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Vitamin D link to depression in mothersResearch by The Kids Research Institute Australia shows a link between low vitamin D during pregnancy and post-natal depression.
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Anxiety and DepressionAccording to the Young Minds Matter study, mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are experienced by approximately one in seven or 560,000 young people in Australia. These disorders can often have a significant impact on children’s learning and development and on family life.
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Predictors of Change in Wellbeing and Mental Health of Parents of Autistic Pre-SchoolersParenting is a rewarding experience but is not without its challenges. Parents of Autistic children face additional challenges, and as a result can experience lower levels of wellbeing and more mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress). Previous studies have identified concurrent correlates of wellbeing and mental health.
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Low dietary intake of magnesium is associated with increased externalising behaviours in adolescentsAdequate Zn and Mg intakes may be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and attention-deficit...
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Shame amplifies the association between stressful life events and paranoia amongst young adults using mental health servicesShame is associated with a range of psychological disorders, and is a trans-diagnostic moderator of the association between stressors and symptoms of disorder.
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The relationship between personality traits and psychotic like experiences in a large non-clinical adolescent sampleOur findings suggest that the chance of having psychotic like experiences is more likely for adolescents with certain personality traits.
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Factors associated with trajectories of psychological distress for Australian fathers across the early parenting periodEarly postnatal factors associated with fathers' persistent distress were identified, providing opportunities for early identification and targeted early...
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Suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people: Fact Sheet 3This is the third fact sheet regarding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project.
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Inequalities in healthcare provision for people with severe mental illnessThere are many factors that contribute to the poor physical health of people with severe mental illness (SMI), including lifestyle factors and medication side e
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Rates and types of hospitalisations for children who have subsequent contact with the child protection systemTo determine whether children who have child maltreatment allegation or substantiation have a higher rate of general hospital admissions and injury related admi