A Lancet-published review of the evidence around the use of gender-affirming hormones and surgery in trans children and adolescents has found such interventions can lead to a marked improvement in mental health outcomes and quality of life. ...

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• 2018
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Transforming Families is providing evidence-based resources to help support the mental wellbeing of young people questioning their gender identity, or who identify as trans or gender diverse. ...

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• 2023
• May

Telethon Kids Institute researchers have been awarded $5.3 million in prestigious Investigator Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council ...

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• 2021
• September

Two Telethon Kids Institute researchers have been named as finalists in the 2020 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards. ...

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• 2020
• August

Congratulations to Head of Youth Mental Health at Telethon Kids Institute, Dr Yael Perry, who has received a Telstra Health 2023 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award in recognition of her innovative use of technology to achieve positive mental health outcomes for marginalised young people. ...

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• 2023
• October