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Suicide was the leading cause of death among young Australians aged 15-24 years old in 2023, with 392 lives lost. The continued high numbers of youth suicide demand urgent exploration of alternative approaches to suicide intervention in this population. The United Kingdom-based suicide service Maytree offers an innovative short-term stay for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Grounded by the Maytree model-of-care, the aim of the current study was to co-design a short-stay service responsive to the specific needs of suicidal young people.
A type 1 diabetes (T1D) transition clinic in Sydney, Australia, provides age specific care for young adults (aged 16-25 years) and for adults (aged 21 years and above), and has reported improved clinical outcomes post transition to adult care over a 21-year period. This study investigated the contribution of digital technology to long-term resilient capacity of the clinic.
To investigate the change in prevalence of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH) and severe hypoglycemia (SH) across three cohorts (2002, 2015, and 2024) in youth with type 1 diabetes.
Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention
There is a high prevalence of mental health problems amongst adolescents
The study aimed to examine the influence of gender on relationships between computer use, habitual posture and neck/shoulder pain.
To determine the constellation of lifestyle and demographic factors that are associated with poor mental health in an adolescent population.
To determine whether the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents on court ordered remand in South Australia has changed since 1989
Bacterial colonisation of the airways is associated with increased risk of childhood asthma
To examine the relationship between smoking behaviour, mental disorders and emotional and behavioural problems in a nationally representative sample of young pe