This project uses longitudinal population data provided through the Developmental Pathways in WA Children Project (Developmental Pathways Project). ...

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The University of Western Australia The University of Western Australia The University of Western Australia Helen Milroy Pat Dudgeon Roz Walker The ...

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Experiencing stigma is associated with a range of negative outcomes for people with mental health disorders. However, little is understood about the contemporary stigma experiences of young people with anxiety and depression. This study aimed to describe these experiences using semi-structured qualitative interviews. ...

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• 2024
• July 2024

Epidemiological studies indicate that children of parents with mental health problems are at an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders. Few studies have investigated this relationship in young adults. Participants were from the Raine Study, which is a multi-generational birth cohort study in Australia. Maternal anxiety and depression in late childhood were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42), and paternal lifetime mental health problems were assessed using a self-reported questionnaire. ...

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• 2021
• February 2021

General practitioners (GPs) have a key role in supporting young people who present with suicidal behaviour/self-harm. However, little is known about young people's opinions and experiences related to GPs' practices for such presentations, and their decisions to disclose suicidal behaviour/self-harm to GPs. Additionally, existing guidelines for the management of suicide risk and/or self-harm have not incorporated young people's perspectives. This study aimed to explore young people's views and experiences related to the identification, assessment and care of suicidal behaviour and self-harm in primary care settings with GPs. ...

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• 2020
• October 2020

Overlap between non-suicidal self-harm and suicidal ideation and behavior in young people with both symptom continuity and symptom duration implicated in this association ...

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• 2017
• October 2017

Older maternal age is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in young adult females ...

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• 2016
• January 2016

In 2009 over 40 leading researchers and academics from across Australia signed the Boatshed Racism Roundtable Declaration that proposed four areas of action... ...

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• 2015
• January 2015

Results from studies examining associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations and depressive symptoms are equivocal. ...

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• 2013
• November 2013

Energy drinks are predominantly targeted to young adult consumers; however, there has been limited research into their effects on psychological functioning... ...

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• 2013
• September 2013