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WA government cites Embrace in new strategy

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia's Co-Directors Professor Ashleigh Lin and Professor Helen Milroy have welcomed the release of a new WA government mental health research strategy.

Prominent WA psychiatrist receives AM award at Government House

Prominent WA psychiatrist Professor Helen Milroy receives AM award at Government House

WA Governor Chris Dawson invites further youth mental health research

WA Governor Chris Dawson invites further youth mental health research

Embrace 2022 Research Award winners announced

The six winners of the Embrace 2022 Research Awards have been announced.

Community identifies priorities for new youth mental health research

Embrace at The Kids Research Institute Australia has identified the top 10 unexplored infant, child and youth mental health research priorities in consultation with the Western Australian community.

Mental health Matters

Saxon Marrell proves one person who cares can make a difference.

Survey results

Download the Young Minds Matter report and overview, watch video snapshots and access survey results and tables.

Prevalence of mental disorders

The prevalence of mental disorders is the proportion of children & adolescents in the population who meet DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of a mental disorder.

Service use

Parents and carers reported on the health, school, telephone counselling and online services used by young people, as well as any medication taken.

Perceived need for services

Parents and carers were asked about the quality of services, need for services and whether their children received the needed service, as well as barriers.