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It's normal for children and teenagers to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, however childhood depression is more than just feeling sad.
Loneliness, a negative emotion stemming from the perception of unmet social needs, is a major public health concern. Current interventions often target social domains but produce small effects and are not as effective as established emotion regulation (ER)-based interventions for general psychological distress (i.e., depression/anxiety).
This project uses longitudinal population data provided through the Developmental Pathways in WA Children Project (Developmental Pathways Project).
Embrace – a new research collaboration based at The Kids – will bring a new focus to understanding and improving the mental health of children and young people.
While depression and anxiety can have similar signs and symptoms, they also have some distinct features.
The gap between life expectancy in patients with a mental illness and the general population has widened and reduction should focus on improving physical health
A unique Australian study has found that the prevalence of mental health disorders in parents of infants rose dramatically between 1990 and 2005.
The second national survey to look at the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and adolescents is underway, with data collectors out and about.
A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.
Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research will lead a comprehensive national survey of the mental health of Australia's children.