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A qualitative examination of the cognitive and behavioural challenges experienced by children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

The findings suggest consistency between caregivers in their reports of the difficulties experienced by children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Pre-onset risk characteristics for mania among young people at clinical high risk for psychosis

We aimed to identify the rate and predictors of transition to mania in a cohort of youth with clinical or familial risk for psychosis.

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Ventricular volumes across stages of schizophrenia and other psychoses

This study aims to investigate ventricular volumes at different stages of psychosis.

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Online interventions for the mental health needs of trans and gender diverse young people

Members of our research team have done an online survey (Trans Pathways) exploring the mental health and care pathways of gender diverse youth in Australia.

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Effects of Dietary Acute Tryptophan Depletion (ATD) on NPY Serum Levels in Healthy Adult Humans Whilst Controlling for Methionine Supply-A Pilot Study

Acute tryptophan depletion, and therefore, diminished substrate availability for brain 5-HT synthesis did not lead to significant changes in serum neuropeptide Y concentrations over time

Coping with gender dysphoria

Gender dysphoria is experienced differently by everyone. Here are some ideas that could help trans and gender diverse young people cope with dysphoria.

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Evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of autistic disorder diagnoses

This study provides the first clear evidence of a reduction over time in the behavioral severity of individuals diagnosed with Autistic Disorder during a period of stability in diagnostic criteria

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Associations between school absence and academic achievement: Do socioeconomics matter?

School attendance should therefore be a priority for all schools, and not just those with high rates of absence or low average achievement.

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Neuroanatomical Predictors of Functional Outcome in Individuals at Ultra-High Risk for Psychosis

The poorest functional outcomes have the lowest grey matter densities at identification as ultra-high risk for psychosis

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What’s the difference between anxiety and depression?

While depression and anxiety can have similar signs and symptoms, they also have some distinct features.