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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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Differences in stroke risk and cardiovascular mortality for Aboriginal and other Australian patients with atrial fibrillationStroke risk and cardiovascular mortality are markedly higher for Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly for patients under 60
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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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Report finds most programs ineffective for Aboriginal childrenThe largest survey ever undertaken of Aboriginal children and families has thrown new light on why most existing intervention programs are failing.
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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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Prevalence and treatment of psychiatric disorders other than psychosis in children and adolescents with 22q11DS: Examining associations with social and role functioningThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and treatment of non-psychotic psychiatric disorders
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High stress burden takes toll on Aboriginal childrenA landmark new report on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children
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New Study Focuses on Teen Sex IssuesWestern Australian researchers are surveying secondary school students to find out what factors put young people at risk of unintended pregnancy.
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Aboriginal researcher receives Fiona Stanley MedalAboriginal researcher Annette Stokes has been awarded the Fiona Stanley Medal for her commitment to improving child health and wellbeing.
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Dietary intake in population-based adolescents: Support for a relationship between eating disorder symptoms, low fatty acid intake and depressive symptomsIn the eating disorder sample but not the control sample, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid correlated significantly and negatively with eating disorder...
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Trans Pathways breaks down barriers for Trans YouthWhen Trans Pathways ambassador Drew, 17, came out as trans three years ago, the biggest hurdle for him was the availability of services and the time it took to access support.
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Gastro gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children shrinkingThe world's largest study of gastroenteritis trends in children has shown the disparity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health may be improving.
A first of its kind research program at The Kids Research Institute Australia aims to develop new strategies to better treat Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with cancer.
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Giorgetta Family FellowshipWith mental health issues an escalating problem among young people, looking after the mental health of future generations has never been more
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Prenatal stress and risk of behavioral morbidity from age 2 to 14 years:The maternal experience of stressful events during pregnancy has been associated with a number of adverse consequences for behavioral development offspring...
Are you a young person (14-25 years old) who is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ?
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Large-scale study of epigenetic landscape to understand and overcome diabetes in Indigenous AustraliansA large-scale study of the epigenetic landscape of Indigenous Australians could help tackle chronic diseases faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Co-ordinated approach urgently required to slow progression of antibiotic resistanceAboriginal mum and child