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Effectiveness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Digital Health Interventions for LGBTIQ+ Young People: Systematic ReviewYoung people (aged 12-25 years) with diverse sexuality, gender, or bodily characteristics, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer (LGBTIQ+), are at substantially greater risk of a range of mental, physical, and sexual health difficulties compared with their peers. Digital health interventions have been identified as a potential way to reduce these health disparities.
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QMAP: Mapping journeys of digital and face-to-face mental health support in LGBTQA+ young people living in AustraliaThis project aims to visually map the journeys and experiences of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia with lived experience of accessing mental health support through formal healthcare, youth and community services, and informal networks of care.
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Introducing ‘Young Minds Matter’This article describes the survey, the response rates achieved and the representativeness of the sample for the Young Minds Matter survey
Findings of a research study examining the characteristics of service use by a cohort of young people born between 1994-1997 who used four government services.
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Chronic health conditions, mental health and the school: A narrative reviewSchool-based social risk processes in the lives of young people with chronic health conditions are likely to contribute to risk of psychological problems
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Understanding Disclosure Decisions in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderParents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often make disclosure decisions about their child's ADHD on their behalf. While disclosure can facilitate access to support, it risks stigma. Despite ADHD being one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, little is known about parent's experiences in relating information about their child's ADHD diagnosis or medication use, to others.
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The Social and Emotional Well-being of Indigenous Peoples Living With Diabetes: A Systematic Review ProtocolGlobally, Indigenous people have a greater incidence and earlier onset of diabetes than the general population and have higher documented rates of emotional distress and mental illness. This systematic review will provide a synthesis and critical appraisal of the evidence focused on the social and emotional well-being of Indigenous peoples living with diabetes, including prevalence, impact, moderators, and the efficacy of interventions.
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Psychosocial resilience and vulnerability in Western Australian Aboriginal youthWe review findings from our previous studies which show the application of a person-based resilience framework of analysis in the context of WA aboriginal youth
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Socioeconomic disparities in physical health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Western AustraliaWe sought to provide insights by examining socio-economic disparities in physical health outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA.
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WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS) Linked Data StudyThis study is a partnership between researchers, the Aboriginal community and government to provide evidence for policy and practice addressing high priority health and wellbeing issues for Aboriginal children and families.