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Trans young people can benefit from puberty suppression

A major review by WA researchers has found medication used to suppress puberty can improve the mental health of young people who are trans or gender diverse.

Parent of a year 7 student? NOW is the best time to talk to your child about drinking alcohol

Senior Research Officer from The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Human Development and Community Wellbeing team, Robyn Johnston, says now is actually a good time to start talking to them about alcohol - before they transition to the teenage years.

Award for Sun Safe app developed with teens

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers who worked with young people to develop an app designed to help teenagers stay safe in the sun have been named joint winners of a new award for ‘Best Practice in Children’s Consultation’.

The mental health and wellbeing of adolescents on remand in Australia

To compare the nature & prevalence of mental health problems, prevalence of suicidal ideation & behaviour, & health-related quality of life of 13-17-year-olds..

Dietary patterns and markers for the metabolic syndrome in Australian adolescents

Overweight and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as their clustering, are increasingly prevalent among adolescents.

Improving the wellbeing of Australian children and youth: the importance of bridging the know-do gap

Improving the wellbeing of Australian children and youth: the importance of bridging the know-do gap

Vaccinating young adults against HPV: the importance of understanding health decision-making and behaviour

Vaccination of young teenage females against human papillomavirus (HPV) with a newly licenced quadrivalent vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer and...

Neck/shoulder pain, habitual spinal posture and computer use in adolescents: The importance of gender

The study aimed to examine the influence of gender on relationships between computer use, habitual posture and neck/shoulder pain.

Lifestyle and demographic correlates of poor mental health in early adolescence

To determine the constellation of lifestyle and demographic factors that are associated with poor mental health in an adolescent population.

Mental health problems among young people on remand: has anything changed since 1989?

To determine whether the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents on court ordered remand in South Australia has changed since 1989