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School kids identify biggest mental health concerns

Word cloud of topics that young people identified as their biggest mental health concerns.

Trans Pathways update to begin following Embrace Big Idea

Dr Penelope Strauss will update the seminal Trans Pathways, after receiving the 2025 Embrace Big Idea award

A lasting legacy: Laying the foundation for a gentle Embrace

Senior researcher Dr Alix Woolard reflects on the legacy she leaves behind with Embrace Co-Director Professor Helen Milroy AM.

Building careers with Embrace Internship Program

Congratulations to the inaugural Embrace intern, Bobby Zheng, who recently wrapped up a 100-hour paid internship with the Healing Kids, Healing Families team.

New research examines dissociation in adolescents

New research has uncovered how adolescents experience high levels of dissociation symptoms.

Healing tree leaves mark on Rio Tinto staff

The foyer of Rio Tinto’s Perth Operations Centre recently hosted the Embrace healing tree in recognition of Mental Health Week.

Mental health researchers present at leading national conference

Researchers from The Kids were a strong contingent at this year's Society for Mental Health Research conference, held in Adelaide.

Show of support for leading Voice campaigner

Professor Helen Milroy speaks about the importance of providing support to leading advocates after meeting with noted campaigner for a Voice to Parliament, Thomas Mayo.

Aboriginal artwork a reminder to 'walk slowly'

An artwork created by Noongar artist Valerie Ah Chee encapsulates the importance of entrenching cultural safety for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into WA’s mental health system.

Researchers present at national mental health conference

The Society for Mental Health Research conference was held in Sydney in early November, 2024.

Embrace 2024 Big Idea winner announced

Associate Professor Yael Perry, lead investigator Dr Blake Cavve (both The Kids Research Institute Australia) and Dr Julie Moore (PCH's Gender Diversity Service and UWA)

Social and emotional wellbeing with Deadly Sista Girlz

A mentally healthy future for all children About Embrace Please direct general enquiries to our reception on (08) 6319 1000. Please direct media

WATCH: Finding our Voice webinar

Presenters for the Finding our Voice webinar held at The Kids Research Institute Australia on Tuesday 21 May.

Embrace backs WA government mental health crisis support

Professor Helen Milroy AM has praised the WA government's additional funding for infant, child and adolescent mental health.

Something to crow about at State Library

Professor Helen Milroy's Crow Baby artwork is on display at the State Library of WA.

2024 Seeding Grant winners announced

Embrace 2024 Seeding Grant winners (clockwise from top left): Dr Penelope Strauss, Dr Renee Teal, Dr Melissa Licari, Dr Vincent Mancini

Building research capacity on parenting program

Project Officer Lisa Kickett will be funded by Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia to complete a placement on a major parenting program research project, paving the way for her to complete her Master of Social Work degree.

Planting the seeds with new project officer Thomas Betts

Project Officer Thomas Betts says it's vital we nurture our young people.