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Modern societies are challenged by "wicked problems" - by definition, those that are difficult to define, multi-casual and hard to treat.

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To determine whether there was an independent effect of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health

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A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.

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Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research will lead a comprehensive national survey of the mental health of Australia's children.

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This project uses longitudinal population data provided through the Developmental Pathways in WA Children Project (Developmental Pathways Project).

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As a parent of two teenage daughters, I like to think I know what's going on in their lives and how they are feeling.

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"Psychotic-Like Experiences" (PLEs) are common in the general population. While they are usually transient and resolve spontaneously, they can be distressing and signify increased risk for later psychosis or other psychopathology. It is important to investigate factors associated with PLEs which could be targeted to reduce their prevalence and impact. Males and females are known to experience PLEs differently, but any gender differences in the relationships between PLEs and other, potentially targetable, factors are currently unknown.

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Progress in psychiatric genetics has been slow despite evidence of high heritability for most mental disorders

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A prior episode of deliberate self-harm (DSH) is one of the strongest predictors of future completed suicide. Identifying antecedents of DSH may inform strategi

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There is a lack of evidence regarding the effect of dose, pattern and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and behaviour problems in children aged 2 years.