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Prevalence and treatment of psychiatric disorders other than psychosis in children and adolescents with 22q11DS: Examining associations with social and role functioningThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and treatment of non-psychotic psychiatric disorders
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Puberty suppression in transgender children and adolescentsWe review the available empirical evidence on the cognitive, physical, and surgical implications of puberty suppression in gender-incongruent children and adolescents
The Youth Mental Health team is looking for a diverse group of young people to help inform research into mental health in LGBTIQ+ young people.
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Maggie Dent visits The Kids Research Institute Australia as part of research for new bookWe were delighted to have Australia’s best-known parenting author, Maggie Dent, back at The Kids Research Institute Australia this week, to talk about the mental health of our teenagers.
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Mental health champion a ‘brilliant woman’Congratulations to Head of Youth Mental Health at The Kids Research Institute Australia, Dr Yael Perry, who has received a Telstra Health 2023 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award in recognition of her innovative use of technology to achieve positive mental health outcomes for marginalised young people.
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Leading mental health champion recognised on 2023 Australia Day Honours ListProminent consultant psychiatrist and Western Australia’s 2021 Australian of the Year, Professor Helen Milroy AM, has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (General Division).
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Giorgetta Family FellowshipWith mental health issues an escalating problem among young people, looking after the mental health of future generations has never been more
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Self-Compassion in the wake of COVID-19 lockdownWith COVID-19 restrictions starting to lift and families resuming some level of ‘normal life’, it is natural to have mixed feeling during this time, says The Kids mental health researcher.
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Optimise+Optimise+ is a research project designed to build on the best parts of LGBTQ+ community-controlled mental health and AOD services across Australia, with the aim of further enhancing service options.
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safeTALK training for young people experiencing homelessness: a community-based trialPenelope Yael Jacinta Strauss Perry Freeman BA, MPH, PhD BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BScs, MPH Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention Head,