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Game aims to alleviate depression for trans youthA digital game adapted by researchers is set to deliver engaging, accessible help to prevent depression for trans and gender diverse young people.
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Understanding children and families' hospital experiences to reduce stress and support wellbeingOur research focuses on identifying practical ways to provide trauma-informed care for children and families visiting the hospital.
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Parental Accounts of Infant Retrieval ProjectOur aim is to improve the emergency transfer of very ill babies by the NETS WA team such that it better supports parents and enhances infants’ recovery and long-term outcomes.
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An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parenting programThe aim of this project is to develop and implement a culturally safe, responsive and trauma-informed parenting program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
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Treatment for Childhood and Adolescent Dissociation: A Systematic ReviewDissociative symptoms are linked to experiences of trauma, often originating in childhood and adolescence. Dissociative disorders are associated with a high burden of illness and a poor quality of life. Despite evidence suggesting that early intervention can improve outcomes, little research exists on the treatment of dissociative disorders in childhood and adolescence.
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The Investigation of Health-Related Topics on TikTok: A Descriptive Study ProtocolThe social media application TikTok allows users to view and upload short-form videos. Recent evidence suggests it has significant potential for both industry and health promoters to influence public health behaviours. This protocol describes a standardised, replicable process for investigations that can be tailored to various areas of research interest, allowing comparison of content and features across public health topics.
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Community and Food Environments studyGina Nicole Trapp Hanna BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD BHlthSc (Hons) Honorary Research Associate Program Manager 08 6319 1033 Gina.Trapp@thekids.org.au
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Wellbeing and Type 1 DiabetesA community-led, trauma-informed psychosocial intervention to improve health outcomes of children and young people with Type-1 diabetes.
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Co-designing a trauma-informed program for parents whose infant has had a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admissionHaving a newborn child admitted into a NICU can be highly traumatic for parents. The compounding effects of the NICU clinical environment, having a seriously ill child, in addition to the inability to care or adequately bond with your child can be extremely distressing.