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Trans and gender diverse young people's attitudes towards game-based digital mental health interventions: A qualitative investigation

This paper reports on trans and gender diverse young people's attitudes towards digital games and game-based digital mental health interventions

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Mental health problems among 4–17-year-olds with hearing problems: results from a nationally representative study

Clinicians caring for children and young people with hearing problems should be alert for heightened risk of specific mental health problems based on age and the nature of hearing problems.

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First Nations Health and Equity

Aboriginal health is everyone's business. The needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and kids is integrated into all relevant areas of our work. Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids and families is an overarching priority for every team at The Kids.

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The effectiveness of a Consumer Centred Tobacco Management (CCTM) approach in enabling mental health consumers to reduce or quit smoking

The aim of this pilot study is to test if the CCTM approach is more effective than business as usual methods at supporting mental health consumers to reduce their tobacco dependence or quit smoking altogether.

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Four The Kids Research Institute Australia finalists in 2021 WA Mental Health Awards

Two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and two significant The Kids-led initiatives aimed at improving the mental health of young people

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Identifying barriers and facilitators for the effective diagnosis and provision of primary health care for otitis media from the perspective of carers of Aboriginal children

To identify the barriers and facilitators for timely detection and optimal management of otitis media in Aboriginal children in a primary care setting from the perspective of carers of Aboriginal children. 

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Finalist for Indigenous leadership award announced

Thomas Betts is a semi-finalist in the National Indigenous Times Indigenous Community Leadership Award.

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A three generation study of the mental health relationships between grandparents, parents and children

It is well known that children of parents with mental illness are at greater risk of mental illness themselves.

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Prominent WA psychiatrist receives AM award at Government House

Prominent WA psychiatrist Professor Helen Milroy receives AM award at Government House

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The Differential Influence of Contextual Risks on Psychosocial Functioning and Participation of Australian Aboriginal Youth

Methodological issues and implications for interventions to support young Aboriginal people's adaptation are discussed.