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‘Invisible’ children of imprisoned parents at risk of falling through the cracksA study by The Kids has found children with a parent who has gone to prison are significantly more likely to have poor development outcomes.
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Can a social media intervention improve online communication about suicide? A feasibility study examining the acceptability and potential impact of the #chatsafe campaignThere is a need for effective and youth-friendly approaches to suicide prevention, and social media presents a unique opportunity to reach young people. Although there is some evidence to support the delivery of population-wide suicide prevention campaigns, little is known about their capacity to change behaviour, particularly among young people and in the context of social media. Even less is known about the safety and feasibility of using social media for the purpose of suicide prevention.
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Sole-parent work schedules and adolescent wellbeing: Evidence from AustraliaExplores the effects of parental work schedules on the mental and physical health of adolescents aged 15-20 in sole-parent families
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Measuring Severity of Mental Disorders with the Young Minds Matter: Parent/Carer-Reported Impact ItemsThis document describes the calibration of the parent/carer reported impact items developed for use in the Second Australian Child & Adolescent Survey of...