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WA Researchers lead mental health survey of Australia's children

Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research will lead a comprehensive national survey of the mental health of Australia's children.

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The science of prevention for children and youth

The high prevalence of social, emotional and behavioural health problems in children and young people in Australia

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Premature to conclude no genetic basis to the association between smoking and major depressive disorder

We analyzed two large-scale surveys, and found high rates of smoking in people with mood disorders and both with and without substance dependence disorders.

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The long-term effects of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health: A Pregnancy Cohort Study followed for 14 years

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

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Working Together

This exciting new edition includes several new chapters that deliver an even more robust and high quality resource. It examines issues across the life course,..

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Does self-esteem mediate the relationship between interpersonal problems and symptoms of disordered eating?

It has been proposed that interpersonal problems play a role in the maintenance of disordered eating because of an adverse effect on self-esteem, which in...

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Working Together Second Edition

This 2nd edition is intended for staff and students and all health practitioners working in areas that support Indigenous mental health and wellbeing.

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Public Health Approach to Child Abuse and Neglect: Antecedents and Outcomes (Apr 2012 to Jun 2019)

This project uses longitudinal population data provided through the Developmental Pathways in WA Children Project (Developmental Pathways Project).

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Energy drink consumption is associated with anxiety in australian young adult males

Energy drinks are predominantly targeted to young adult consumers; however, there has been limited research into their effects on psychological functioning...

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Low vitamin D levels are associated with symptoms of depression in young adult males

Results from studies examining associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations and depressive symptoms are equivocal.