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Support for mothers with severe mental illnesses and a greater understanding of young autistic LGBTQA+ people will receive funding, after Embrace’s PhD scholarship recipients were announced this month.

Youth mental health researchers present at ABC science talk

Professor Helen Milroy AM

The world can be a scary place for children. Wars, terrorist atrocities, natural disasters, bushfires, famine and shocking crimes are all regular features in the news we consume – not to mention the almost blanket coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Whether you're looking to join our Community Groups, or participate in upcoming research projects, this is the place for you.

Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.

Crisis and mental health support organisations and contact details Emergency Assistance 000 Lifeline Phone and online counselling support available

We want to ensure parents and carers have textbook tips for how to help their children deal with the pressures associated with studying for stressful assessments and for dealing with the results, whatever they may be.

Anxiety is extreme and persistent worry that interferes with daily living and symptoms can include panic attacks, physical fear reactions and attempts to avoid the situation.

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