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Depression and Anxiety Among Young Gender- and Sexuality-Diverse Adolescents

Gender- and sexuality-diverse (GSD) youths are at increased risk of depression and anxiety compared with their cisgender and heterosexual counterparts. Little is known about the risks for younger GSD adolescents (<15 years).

Exploring preferences for interventions to increase active school transportation among children and adolescents in Australia

The observed decline in children's active school transport (AST) across numerous countries over recent decades necessitates targeted, multi-level interventions to reverse this trend. However, data on young people's preferred AST interventions is lacking. This study aimed to explore children's preferences for AST interventions and assess differences between AST users and non-users among primary and secondary school students.

Liquor landscapes: Does access to alcohol outlets influence alcohol consumption in young adults?

Longitudinal analyses showed that for each increase in liquor stores over time, alcohol consumption increased

Do Changes in the Local Food Environment Within New Residential Developments Influence the Diets of Residents? Longitudinal Results from RESIDE

There is limited longitudinal evidence supporting a link between food outlet locations and dietary outcomes to inform policy and urban planning. This study examined how longitudinal changes in the local food environment within new residential developments.

Hospital utilization, costs and mortality rates during the first 5 years of life

Long-term physical and mental health outcomes of ART singletons are generally reassuring. There is a scarcity of information on health service utilization...

Australian first study looks at energy drink harm in young people

Researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute will study the health impacts of energy drinks on young people and develop guidelines for reducing consumption.

Trans Pathways update to begin following Embrace Big Idea

Dr Penelope Strauss will update the seminal Trans Pathways, after receiving the 2025 Embrace Big Idea award

New podcast Embracing the Mind

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia's Dr Alix Woolard is hosting our new podcast, Embracing the Mind

Scrolling for advice? TikTok tips a parent stitch up

Research from The Kids has revealed that approximately half of supposed 'educational' content for parents on TikTok is being uploaded by a creator without any expertise.

Thought-provoking lecture from WA’s 2021 Australian of the Year

A major gap in tackling the mental health crisis in WA is the inability to effectively treat children and adolescents with a history of trauma within the current system.