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To investigate the burden of excess mortality among people with mental illness in developed countries, how it is distributed, and whether it has changed over...

To examine the association of fetal alcohol exposure during pregnancy with child and adolescent behavioural development.

In utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is needed

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

The aim of this study was to describe current and daily smoking rates, and smoking cessation rates in adults with anxiety disorders

To determine whether there was an independent effect of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health

Common mental disorders: missed opportunity for smoking prevention and cessation

Alcohol use and depression are known correlates of one another, especially in men, and are influenced by a range of demographic and psychosocial factors. This study examined the association between alcohol use and depressive symptoms in a large representative cohort of Australian men. We also tested whether this association differed by men's age, household income, social support, illicit drug use and help-seeking.

Mental ill-health and substance use bear significant public health burden on young people. Prevention is key. Trauma-informed approaches to prevention of mental ill-health and substance use demonstrate significant promise, yet it is unclear how well existing approaches work for young people targeting mental ill-health and substance use. This review aimed to assess the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of trauma-informed mental ill-health and/or substance use prevention programs for young people.  

Experiencing stigma is associated with a range of negative outcomes for people with mental health disorders. However, little is understood about the contemporary stigma experiences of young people with anxiety and depression. This study aimed to describe these experiences using semi-structured qualitative interviews.