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Gender-affirming hormones and surgery in transgender children and adolescentsThis Review explores the available published evidence on gender-affirming cross-sex hormone and surgical interventions in transgender children
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Longitudinal Cognitive Performance in Individuals at Ultrahigh Risk for Psychosis: A 10-year Follow-upThe onset of psychosis was not associated with deterioration in cognitive ability
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Parents’ experience and psychoeducation needs when supporting a young person who self-harmsThe study highlights the need for support for parents and carers of young people who engage in self-harm
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Using clinical information to make individualized prognostic predictions in people at ultra high risk for psychosisRecent studies have shown an association between psychopathology and subsequent clinical and functional outcomes in people at UHR for psychosis.
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Further examination of the reducing transition rate in ultra high risk for psychosis samples: The possible role of earlier interventionThe rate of transition to psychotic disorder in ultra high risk (UHR) patients has declined in recent cohorts. The reasons for this are unclear, but may...
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Discrete alterations of brain network structural covariance in individuals at ultra-high risk for psychosis.The aim of the present study was to investigate whole-brain structural covariance patterns of eight large-scale networks in young people identified as...
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Family structure and childhood mental disorders: new findings from AustraliaThis report provides new evidence of the relationships between family structure and childhood mental disorders in an under-researched context, Australia
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A rural ecosystem of recovery: Lessons from substance users' experiences of accessing services in Western Australia's South WestSubstance use is a public health issue with a greater burden in rural areas. Barriers to accessing services are exacerbated for rural substance users, with confidentiality concerns, longer travel distances, workforce issues and limited availability of services. This paper presents results from a study exploring substance users' experiences of accessing services in Western Australia's South West.
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The psychological impact of paediatric burn injuries: a systematic reviewTo review and synthesise qualitative literature regarding the psychological outcomes following paediatric burn injuries, and to determine if children and adolescents who experience a burn injury have elevated risk of psychopathology following the injury.
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Early childhood caries, primary caregiver oral health knowledge and behaviours and associated sociological factors in Australia: a systematic scoping reviewEarly childhood caries disproportionately affects vulnerable groups and remains a leading cause of preventable hospital admissions for Western Australian children. The Western Australia State Oral Health Plan seeks to improve child oral health through universal and targeted health promotion initiatives with primary caregivers.