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Misgendering and experiences of stigma within health care settings for transgender individuals

Misgendering within the health care system can significantly affect the mental and physical health of transgender individuals

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Cannabidiol for at risk for psychosis youth: A randomized controlled trial

No biological treatment has been firmly established for the at-risk stage of psychotic disorder. In this study we aim to test if subthreshold psychotic symptoms can be effectively treated with cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound of the plant Cannabis sativa.

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Toxoplasma gondii, Herpesviridae and long-term risk of transition to first-episode psychosis in an ultra high-risk sample

Ultra high-risk (UHR) criteria were introduced to identify people at imminent risk of developing psychosis. To improve prognostic accuracy, additional clinical and biological risk factors have been researched.

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Options and realities for trans and gender diverse young people receiving care in Australia's mental health system: findings from Trans Pathways

Trans and gender diverse young people experience mental health difficulties self-harm and suicidality at markedly higher rates than the general population, yet they often feel isolated from mental health services. There is little qualitative research on the experiences of trans and gender diverse young people accessing mental health support in Australia.

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The role of coping in the association between subclinical psychotic experiences and functioning: A within study replication in two independent adolescent samples

The within study replication consistently found that coping style mediates subclinical psychotic experiences and psychosocial functioning

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The Ultra-High-Risk for psychosis groups: Evidence to maintain the status quo

Our findings demonstrate that Ultra-High-Risk groups evidence a similar clinical risk profile when we expand this beyond transition to psychosis

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Bullying and mental health amongst Australian children and young people with cystic fibrosis

This study describes the peer bullying experiences of young people with CF, and examines associations between school bullying and the psychological well-being of these young people

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Autism and psychosis: Clinical implications for depression and suicide

This study examines the association of autism spectrum traits, depressive symptoms and suicidal behaviour in individuals with psychotic experiences

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Response to Comment on Lin et al. Risk Factors for Decline in IQ in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Over the 12 Years From Diagnosis/Illness Onset

This editorial response addresses each of the concerns raised by Lin et al. RE: Risk Factors for Decline in IQ in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Over the 12...

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Psychotic experiences and their significance

Clinical perspective from the ultra high risk (UHR) paradigm, that aims to identify people at high risk of psychotic disorder