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Enhancing functional recovery for young people recovering from first episode psychosis via sport-based life skills training: outcomes of a feasibility and pilot study

Early intervention within First Episode Psychosis (FEP) recovery efforts support functional recovery in several ways, including increasing levels of (1) physical activity (2) life skills, and (3) social connectivity. Sport has been proposed as an ideal platform to target these three goals simultaneously.

“Shame, Doubt and Sadness”: A Qualitative Investigation of the Experience of Self-Stigma in Adolescents with Diverse Sexual Orientations

Many adolescents with diverse sexual orientations lead happy and fulfilled lives. However, evidence consistently suggests elevated rates of mental health difficulties in this population relative to heterosexual peers, and internalization of stigma (i.e., self-stigma) is implicated in these elevated rates. This study aimed to understand and describe the lived experience of self-stigma with respect to participants’ sexual orientations.

An evaluation of junior doctors’ experience in smoking cessation training in a rural mental health setting

The extent of lung hypoplasia impacts the survival and severity of Smoking prevalence remains high amongst people with mental illness, however, they are less likely to be screened for tobacco dependence and offered treatment to quit.

Development of a universal aftercare model for people who have presented to the emergency department for a suicidal crisis in WA

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) of Western Australia has provided funding to The Kids Research Institute Australia to undertake exploratory research to inform a WA approach to aftercare.

GENTLE: The GENder identiTy Longitudinal Experience

Penelope Strauss BA, MPH, PhD Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention 08 6319 1297 Penelope.strauss@thekids.org.au Research Fellow in Youth

GPS Parenting Program. Navigating parenting trans and gender diverse young people with a group-based program: A single-blind randomised controlled trial of efficacy and acceptability.

Many families of trans young people tell us they feel unsure, stressed, or alone as they try to support their child.

LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Training for Medical and Psychology Students

This research aims to improve the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals through enhanced inclusive practice training for trainee health professionals.

Stigma and mental health in teenagers who are attracted to the same gender

Yael Perry BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD Head, Youth Mental Health 08 6319 1298 yael.perry@thekids.org.au Head, Youth Mental Health @yaelperry she/

Suicide prevention in LGBTQA+ young people: Best practice guidelines for clinical and community service providers

These guidelines outline a set of best practices for suicide prevention in LGBTQA+ young people, targeting both clinical and community service providers.

The effectiveness of education and lived experience resources in reducing stigma towards young people at-risk of psychosis

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two brief written anti-stigma resources.