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Working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm: A qualitative study of australian general practitioners’ perspectivesGeneral Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the identification and support of young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm; however, no studies have explored GPs’ perspectives, approaches, challenges, and resource needs when working with this cohort in an Australian setting.
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Associate Professor Glenn PearsonDirector of First Nations Strategy and Leadership; Head, First Nations Health and Equity Research
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Substance use among trans and gender diverse young people in Australia: Patterns, correlates and motivationsThere is a dire paucity of research into the burden, correlates and motives of substance use among trans young people in Australia.
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What factors contribute to positive early childhood health and development in Australian Aboriginal children? Protocol for a population-based cohort studyEmpirical evidence identifying the key drivers of positive early childhood development in Aboriginal children, and supportive features of local communities...
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practice Training for Medical and Psychology StudentsThis research aims to improve the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals through enhanced inclusive practice training for trainee health professionals.
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The Role of the Avatar in Gaming for Trans and Gender Diverse Young PeopleA significant proportion of trans and gender diverse (TGD) young people report membership of the gaming community and resultant benefits to wellbeing. To date their experiences and needs regarding a key feature of games, the avatar, are largely unexplored, despite increasing interest in the therapeutic role of avatars in the general population. The aim of this study was to better understand the role of the avatar in gaming, its impact on TGD young people's mental health, and their unique needs regarding avatar design.
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WATCH: Finding our Voice webinarPresenters for the Finding our Voice webinar held at The Kids Research Institute Australia on Tuesday 21 May.
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New project aims to improve cultural safety in mental health servicesThe project will focus on improving cultural safety in mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
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Methodology of Young Minds Matter: The second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and WellbeingAims, sample design, development of survey content, field procedures and final questionnaires of the Young Minds Matter study
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Environmental health challenges in remote Aboriginal Australian communities: clean air, clean water and safe housingA considerable health disparity exists between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, including a higher incidence and severity of cardiovascular and...