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How the pandemic has shaped the mental health of our kidsThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers went into 79 WA primary and secondary schools in 2020.

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School routes swimming in junk food adsPerth children are being exposed to thousands of junk food ads every year on their way to and from school, a study led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found.

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Consumer engagement jewel recognised for changing the conversation on health researchPioneering health consumer advocate Anne McKenzie AM has been awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council’s prestigious Consumer Engagement Award in recognition of an almost 30-year career.

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Youth mental health survey during COVID lockdown supports calls for “blended” servicesA state-wide survey conducted by The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers has found there are significant benefits to offering youth mental health treatment via telehealth services.

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Helping WA kids through the state’s snap lockdownWA’s sudden lockdown has come as a shock to most of us. The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher and psychologist Dr Monique Robinson says parents should keep a close eye on their children who may be feeling anxious or disappointed as a result.
Parents and carers were asked about the quality of services, need for services and whether their children received the needed service, as well as barriers.
A comparison between the first and second national surveys of youth mental health
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ATOMIC Ears Study The ATOMIC Ears Study aims to evaluate a new treatment designed to prevent ongoing ear infections in kids having grommet surgery.

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New healthy skin guide for health sector to identify and treat skin issuesA new National Healthy Skin Guideline has been launched by The Kids Research Institute Australia, to help health care providers identify, diagnose and treat a range of skin conditions experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in urban and remote areas.