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Do affective or dissociative symptoms mediate the association between childhood sexual trauma and transition to psychosis in an ultra-high risk cohort?At the point of transition, the mechanistic pathway from sexual trauma to psychosis does not appear to operate through affective symptoms
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Asbestos exposure: Challenges for Australian cliniciansAnxiety and the inability to reduce MM risk following exposure or to halt progression of established asbestosis result in significant health care problems
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Prevalence and risk factors for parent-reported recurrent otitis media during early childhoodThe objective was to describe the prevalence and risk factors of recurrent otitis media (rOM) in an urban Australian population at 3 years of age.
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Day occupation is associated with psychopathology for adolescents and young adults with Down syndromeIn comparison to those young adults attending open employment from 2009 to 2011, those attending day recreation programs were reported to experience...
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Mental HealthAccording to the Young Minds Matter study, mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are experienced by approximately one in seven or 560,000 young people in Australia. These disorders can often have a significant impact on children’s learning and development and on family life.
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Early Childhood DevelopmentEvery child deserves the best possible start in life. Evidence demonstrates the period from pre-birth to three years is a vital period of development. It lays the foundations for a child’s future and has life-long impacts on health, education, job opportunities, social inclusion and wellbeing.
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BullyingBullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health.
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