Trans youth are at high risk of mental health difficulties and negative life events. Strong parental support is highly protective however there is little understanding of what factors facilitate the process of parental understanding and acceptance of a child’s gender identity. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• October 2022

Parental support is strongly associated with protective factors across a range of child health outcomes for trans young people. Commonly, parents report barriers to supporting their child such as lack of understanding and difficulty in accessing information and support regarding gender diversity. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• May 2024

PAHL researchers use their expertise in motivation, behaviour change, resilience, communication, teamwork, confidence, and leadership to develop programs and services that improve people’s physical and mental health. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Brain and Behaviour
• Healthy Behaviours and Environments Program