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Family structure and childhood mental disorders: new findings from AustraliaThis report provides new evidence of the relationships between family structure and childhood mental disorders in an under-researched context, Australia
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Parent Pathways: Understanding the mental health and wellbeing of parents of trans children and young people.Yael Penelope Helen Perry Strauss Morgan BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BA, MPH, PhD BA (Hons), Doctor of Psychology Head, Youth Mental Health
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Developmental queer and trans actualizations: A clear pathway to promoting health and well-being for sexually and gender diverse youthMinority stress models and trauma-focused approaches have predominated our understanding and responses to health disparities among sexually and gender diverse (SGD) young people for more than 30 years. While the impacts and root causes of adversities are undoubtedly critical for promoting SGD health and well-being, it is important to highlight strengths-based narratives of the lives of SGD youth.
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Working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm: A qualitative study of australian general practitioners’ perspectivesGeneral Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the identification and support of young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm; however, no studies have explored GPs’ perspectives, approaches, challenges, and resource needs when working with this cohort in an Australian setting.
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Sport in First-episode PsychosisYael Perry BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD Head, Youth Mental Health 08 6319 1298 yael.perry@thekids.org.au Head, Youth Mental Health @yaelperry she/
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What factors contribute to positive early childhood health and development in Australian Aboriginal children? Protocol for a population-based cohort studyEmpirical evidence identifying the key drivers of positive early childhood development in Aboriginal children, and supportive features of local communities...
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Associate Professor Glenn PearsonDirector of First Nations Strategy and Leadership; Head, First Nations Health and Equity Research
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Suicidal behaviours: Prevalence estimates from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and WellbeingMental disorders should be a leading intervention point for suicide prevention both in the primary health sector and in the mental health sector specifically
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Spike in Aboriginal child removals sparks call for urgent action to end cycle of traumaA study confirming Aboriginal children are now 10 times more likely than non-Aboriginal children to be placed in out-of-home care has prompted researchers to call for urgent action to prevent further intergenerational trauma.
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“Shame, Doubt and Sadness”: A Qualitative Investigation of the Experience of Self-Stigma in Adolescents with Diverse Sexual OrientationsMany adolescents with diverse sexual orientations lead happy and fulfilled lives. However, evidence consistently suggests elevated rates of mental health difficulties in this population relative to heterosexual peers, and internalization of stigma (i.e., self-stigma) is implicated in these elevated rates. This study aimed to understand and describe the lived experience of self-stigma with respect to participants’ sexual orientations.