The period of infancy and early childhood is a critical time for interventions to prevent future mental health problems. The first signs of mental health difficulties can be manifest in infancy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and identifying both protective and risk factors in pregnancy and the early postnatal period. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• September 2021

Although there are many benefits associated with working in academia, this career path often involves structural and organisational stressors that can be detrimental to wellbeing and increase susceptibility to psychological distress and mental ill health. This exploratory study examines experiences of work-related psychosocial stressors, psychological distress, and mental health diagnoses among mental health researchers. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• February 2022

Members of our research team have done an online survey (Trans Pathways) exploring the mental health and care pathways of gender diverse youth in Australia. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• February 2018

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

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 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
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• April 2012

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

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 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
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 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
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2010
• December 2010

Emerging evidence supports the physical health and social benefits of dog ownership. This study examined the longitudinal effect of dog ownership and dog walking on mental health. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• June 2021

The incidence of mental illness is greatest among young adults, and those enrolled in higher education may be particularly vulnerable compared to the general young adult population. Many higher education institutions employ student support staff tasked with implementing strategies to improve student wellbeing and mental illness. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• April 2023

The concept of cultural safety is particularly relevant to mental health professionals as it aims to promote cultural integrity and social justice and equality. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• February 2017

Growing evidence from preclinical studies, epidemiology, and randomized controlled trials supports a causal role for diet quality in mental disorder risk, and clinical psychiatric guidelines now place diet, along with other life-style behaviors, as foundational treatment targets for mood disorders. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• February 2022