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Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

Evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of autistic disorder diagnoses

This study provides the first clear evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of individuals diagnosed with Autistic Disorder during a period of stability in diagnostic criteria

A qualitative examination of the cognitive and behavioural challenges experienced by children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

The findings suggest consistency between caregivers in their reports of the difficulties experienced by children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Parents’ experience and psychoeducation needs when supporting a young person who self-harms

The study highlights the need for support for parents and carers of young people who engage in self-harm

Self-Compassion in the wake of COVID-19 lockdown

With COVID-19 restrictions starting to lift and families resuming some level of ‘normal life’, it is natural to have mixed feeling during this time, says The Kids mental health researcher.

Gender-affirming hormones and surgery in transgender children and adolescents

This Review explores the available published evidence on gender-affirming cross-sex hormone and surgical interventions in transgender children

Qualitative investigation of perceived barriers to and enablers of sport participation for young people with first episode psychosis

The participants responded favourably to the idea of using sport to promote recovery post-first episode of psychosis

Women Migrants in Western Australia: Case Studies of Resilience and Empowerment

We propose that women migrants, through alliances and collaboration, cross borders of learning and work towards generating change and transformation

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

“If you don't speak from the heart, the young mob aren't going to listen at all”: An invitation for youth mental health services to engage in new ways of working

Building Bridges demonstrates the centrality of trusting relationships for systemic change and the way in which meaningful engagement is at the core of both the process and the outcome