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Using Avoidable Admissions to Measure Quality of Care for Cardiometabolic and other PhysicalThis paper uses population-based, record-linkage to examine access to appropriate primary care in Australian and Canadian...
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Reduced heart rate variability in remitted bipolar disorder and recurrent depressionHeart Rate Variability was found to be lower in the bipolar and depression groups, compared with control subjects
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The Mental Health of Children and Adolescents. Report on the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and WellbeingThis report regards the health & wellbeing of Australian children & adolescents. Based on a survey conducted in the homes of over 6,300 families with...
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Prenatal stress and risk of behavioral morbidity from age 2 to 14 years:The maternal experience of stressful events during pregnancy has been associated with a number of adverse consequences for behavioral development offspring...
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The effectiveness of enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders: An open trialThe aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders in an open trial for adults...
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Maternal death and the onward psychosocial circumstances of Australian Aboriginal children and young peopleThis study sought to determine the social and emotional impact of maternal loss on Aboriginal children and young people using data from the Western...
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Assessing functioning for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: Current clinical practice in AustraliaIn the disability sector globally, and specifically in Australia, assessments of functioning have become key to diagnostic processes, and accessing therapy and funding. Over half of all individuals accessing support through Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme have a neurodevelopmental condition diagnosis.
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The Prevalence of Stimulant and Antidepressant Use by Australian Children and AdolescentsA minority of 4- to 17-year-olds with ADHD and major depressive disorder were being treated with stimulant or antidepressant medication
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Psychosocial characteristics and predictors of health-care use in families of young children with cystic fibrosis in Western AustraliaThis study aimed to identify psychosocial predictors in cystic fibrosis that may inform intervention strategies.
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Intersex adolescents seeking help for their depression: the case study of SPARX in New ZealandSPARX is a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy self-help program for adolescent depression that is freely available in New Zealand. At registration, users identify themselves as either male, female, intersex, or transgender. We aimed to describe the mental health of adolescent intersex users. A secondary analysis of SPARX usage data over 5 years.