Rett syndrome is a genetically caused neurodevelopmental disorder associated with severe impairments and complex comorbidities. This study examined predictors of anxiety and depression in Rett syndrome, including genotype. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• April 2023

Young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning, asexual and other diverse genders and sexualities (LGBTQA+) are at greater risk of adverse mental health outcomes and suicide, with additional barriers to accessing safe and affirming physical and mental health services in comparison to the general population. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2024
• April 2024

The Perth Empathy Scale (PES) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire that assesses people's ability to recognize emotions in others (i.e., cognitive empathy) and vicariously experience other's emotions (i.e., affective empathy), across positive and negative emotions. Originally developed in English, the aim of our study was to introduce the first Polish version of the PES and test its psychometric performance. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• November 2023

More than one-third (37%) of the sample was suffering 'minor psychological distress', suggesting the stressful nature of veterinary practice. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2013
• April 2013

The primary objective of this study was to report on the occurrence of mental health difficulties for a large national sample of Australian fathers of children. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2012
• April 2012

There is a high prevalence of mental health problems amongst adolescents ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2011
• May 2011

To determine the constellation of lifestyle and demographic factors that are associated with poor mental health in an adolescent population. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2011
• January 2011

To determine whether the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents on court ordered remand in South Australia has changed since 1989 ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2010
• December 2010

To compare the nature & prevalence of mental health problems, prevalence of suicidal ideation & behaviour, & health-related quality of life of 13-17-year-olds.. ...

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• 2010
• June 2010

The aim of this study was to describe current and daily smoking rates, and smoking cessation rates in adults with anxiety disorders ...

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• 2010
• June 2010

The National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program (the Program) aims to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people, commencing with the early years and going through to adolescence, by providing targeted grants for workforce and education activities that will build capabilities aligned to the Program objectives. ...

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• 2021
• December 2021

There has been concerns about the increasing incidence of youth depression and anxiety, with school teachers seeking out ways to better equip youth with skills to help them deal with daily life. A resilience training programme for youth was implemented in one region of New Zealand. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2021
• October 2021