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What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesThis fact sheet addresses what we currently know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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The relationship between school climate and mental and emotional wellbeing over the transition from primary to secondary schoolThe current study examined the relationship between students’ mental and emotional wellbeing and factors pertaining to school climate, focusing on the...
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What bridges the gap between self-harm and suicidality? The role of forgiveness, resilience and attachmentThere is a lack of understanding of why some people who self-harm escalate to suicidal behaviour when others do not. Psychological factors such as attachment...
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Effectiveness of a school-based mindfulness program for transdiagnostic prevention in young adolescentsInvestigated mindfulness as a prevention program for anxiety, depression and eating disorders in early secondary school
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Relationships between depression and anxiety symptoms scores and blood pressure in young adultsThis study aimed to assess the relationships among BP, depression and anxiety symptom scores and self-reported history of depression in young adults.
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Researchers investigate childhood diet and teen anxiety and depression linkA study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.
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Perth researchers receive national suicide prevention awardsSuicide prevention researcher Kate Miller has been recognised for her innovative work in developing safe, effective online resources for young people.
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Young Minds Matter overviewYoung Minds Matter was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. The survey was conducted at The University of Western Australia...
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Friendship, loneliness and depression in adolescents with Asperger's SyndromeThis study investigated the relation between friendship, loneliness and depressive symptoms in adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome (AS).
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Comorbidities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Pregnancy Risk Factors and Parent Mental HealthOur study examined the risk of maternal smoking and alcohol consumption in pregnancy associated with child comorbidity in a community sample of children...