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The social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide...Consideration of suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples must be situated within a context that recognises the impact of racism...
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Early mental health morbidity and later smoking at age 17 yearsWe examined the relationship between the onset and pattern of childhood mental health disorders and subsequent current smoking status at age 17 years.
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Severity and persistence of asthma and mental health: a birth cohort studyThe goal of the current study was to investigate asthma and mental health among youth in the community.
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Identification and genetic determination of an early life risk disposition for depressive disorder:Progress in psychiatric genetics has been slow despite evidence of high heritability for most mental disorders
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Antecedents of hospital admission for deliberate self-harm from a 14-year follow-up study using data-linkageA prior episode of deliberate self-harm (DSH) is one of the strongest predictors of future completed suicide. Identifying antecedents of DSH may inform strategi
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Evidence of a complex association between dose, pattern and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and child behaviour problemsThere is a lack of evidence regarding the effect of dose, pattern and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and behaviour problems in children aged 2 years.

The Human Development and Community Wellbeing Team conducts research across the lifespan from conception, childhood, and youth to adulthood and the social determinants that impact and influence outcomes. The team’s focus is on the broader life course of individuals and communities within the family, school, and online environments, and includes economic evaluation of programs and outcomes.

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Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionallyAs a parent of two teenage daughters, I like to think I know what's going on in their lives and how they are feeling.
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Preventing suicide - what can you do?A new information pack is now available to help anyone who is concerned about a friend or family member who is distressed or suicidal.

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Trans Pathways breaks down barriers for Trans YouthWhen Trans Pathways ambassador Drew, 17, came out as trans three years ago, the biggest hurdle for him was the availability of services and the time it took to access support.