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To determine the constellation of lifestyle and demographic factors that are associated with poor mental health in an adolescent population.
To determine whether the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents on court ordered remand in South Australia has changed since 1989
Bacterial colonisation of the airways is associated with increased risk of childhood asthma
To examine the relationship between smoking behaviour, mental disorders and emotional and behavioural problems in a nationally representative sample of young pe
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been vast and are not limited to physical health. Many adolescents have experienced disruptions to daily life, including changes in their school routine and family’s financial or emotional security, potentially impacting their emotional wellbeing.
Living with a long-term medical condition is associated with heightened risk for mental health and psychosocial difficulties, but further research is required on this risk for children and adolescents with a rare disease in the educational setting. The aim of this study is to describe parents’ perceptions of the psychosocial impact of rare diseases on their school-aged children in Western Australia.
The need for a WA Youth Health Policy has been evident for years. Now, with The Kids Research Institute Australia helping to drive the project, it is coming to fruition.
All parents want their children to be happy. But in our rapidly changing modern world what does that actually mean? Prof. Stephen Zubrick provides his top tips.
Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention
A study by The Kids has found children with a parent who has gone to prison are significantly more likely to have poor development outcomes.