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Paediatric health-care professionals: Relationships between psychological distress, resilience and coping skills

To investigate the impact of regular exposure to paediatric medical trauma on multidisciplinary teams in a paediatric hospital and the relationships between...

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Does enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders improve quality of life?

Quality of life (QOL) is the degree of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced in life, and embraces emotional well-being, physical health, economic and...

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Associations between aggressive behaviour scores and cardiovascular risk factors in childhood

The objective of this study was to examine the influence of aggressive behaviour scores on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors throughout childhood.

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Landmark youth mental health survey released

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia hope data obtained from the 2nd Australian wide survey of child and adolescent mental health will help government

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Vitamin D levels linked to depression in young men

Research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that symptoms of depression in young men may be associated with low vitamin D levels.

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Important help for people bereaved by suicide

More help will be available for people bereaved by suicide as the result of two initiatives launched in Perth today.

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High stress burden takes toll on Aboriginal children

A landmark new report on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children

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Alcohol-Related Harm in Young People (Oct 2015+)

This project aims to inform harm prevention and minimisation strategies by investigating outcomes and points for early intervention in young people with alcohol-related harm. Researchers will also compare outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth.

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Youth Advisory Group

Are you a young person (14-25 years old) who is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ?

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New collaborations to find better treatments for young people with depression

The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomed Dr Paul Croarkin from the Mayo Clinic in the US to share his work on understanding and treating depression in young people.