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safeTALK training for young people experiencing homelessness: a community-based trialPenelope Yael Jacinta Strauss Perry Freeman BA, MPH, PhD BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BScs, MPH Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention Head,
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SPARX-T: An online game to prevent depression in trans young peopleYael Penelope Helen Holly Perry Strauss Morgan Moss BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BA, MPH, PhD BA (Hons), Doctor of Psychology BEd Head, Youth
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Self-Compassion in the wake of COVID-19 lockdownWith 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.
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The health effects of electronic cigarettesAlexander Larcombe BScEnv (Hons) PhD Honorary Research Fellow Honorary Research Fellow Associate Professor Alexander Larcombe began work at The Kids
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A sport-based mental health intervention for children at risk of mental illnessWe know that sport, when the appropriate environment is provided, can be an enriching experience for children – with many physical and mental health benefits.
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Parent and Child Engagement in Family-oriented Therapies for Childhood ObesityThis project will be conducted in conjunction with the Perth Childrens Hospital Health Weight Service (PCHHWS) and will involve three phases.
By investigating the way that breastmilk guides children’s immune trajectory, we provide evidence-based recommendations for the development of happy healthy kids
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Immunogenicity and clinical effectiveness of the trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in immunocompromised children undergoing treatment for cancerThe trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is safe, immunogenic, provides clinical protection and should be administered annually to immunosuppressed children receiving treatment for cancer
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A validation study of a modified Bouchard activity record that extends the concept of 'uptime' to Rett syndromeThe aim of this study was to investigate the validity of using a Bouchard activity record (BAR) in individuals with Rett syndrome to measure physical...
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Rett syndrome: Establishing a novel outcome measure for walking activity in an era of clinical trials for rare disordersRett syndrome is a pervasive neurological disorder with impaired gait as one criterion.