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New research links energy drinks to anxiety in young menA new study from The Kids for Child Health Research has uncovered a link between energy drink consumption in young men and increased anxiety.
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Second Mental Health Survey of Australian Children UnderwayThe second national survey to look at the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and adolescents is underway, with data collectors out and about.
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Life expectancy gap widens between those with mental illness and general populationThe gap between life expectancy in patients with a mental illness and the general population has widened and reduction should focus on improving physical health
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Preventing suicide - what can you do?A new information pack is now available to help anyone who is concerned about a friend or family member who is distressed or suicidal.
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Examining the risk factors for suicidal behaviour of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children...While the majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are travelling on track or exceeding across all developmental domains...
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Targeting intolerance of uncertainty in young children diagnosed with autism: A randomized controlled trial of a parent-mediated group interventionYoung children diagnosed with autism experience high rates of co-occurring anxiety, with uncertainty-related concerns commonly reported. This randomized controlled trial investigated an 8-week parent-mediated group anxiety intervention, “Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations” (CUES-Junior©).
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The potential impact of smoke-free facilities on smoking cessation in people with mental illnessThe aim of this paper was to estimate the degree to which smoke-free facilities may facilitate smoking cessation in smokers with mental illness by estimating...
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Back and neck pain are related to mental health problems in adolescenceThere is a high prevalence of mental health problems amongst adolescents
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Essential fatty acids and mood: A systematic review of observational studiesEssential polyunsaturated (omega-3 and omega-6) fatty acids have been proposed to play a role in the aetiology of mood disorders. However, a systematic...
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Lifestyle and demographic correlates of poor mental health in early adolescenceTo determine the constellation of lifestyle and demographic factors that are associated with poor mental health in an adolescent population.