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

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We know that place, location, and geography can all influence health, wellbeing, and disease, and thus are important factors in policy development and service planning.

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A unique Australian study has found that the prevalence of mental health disorders in parents of infants rose dramatically between 1990 and 2005.

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A comprehensive research report into the high rates of suicide in the Kimberley has called for a major change

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A new study led by The Kids has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

Friendly Schools is the first Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Anti-bullying Initiative for schools developed through extensive research with Australian children and adolescents.

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In keeping with global figures, around one in five Australian children will develop some form of behavioural problem by the time they reach adulthood. Poor mental health in early childhood can also impact negatively on the child's physical health and school achievement.

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While depression and anxiety can have similar signs and symptoms, they also have some distinct features.

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Four leading The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded Fellowships from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

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Depression and anxiety are often first experienced during childhood and adolescence, and interest in the prevention of these disorders is growing. The focus of this review was to assess the effectiveness of psychological prevention programs delivered in schools, and to provide an update to our previous review from five years ago (Werner-Seidler, Perry, Calear, Newby, & Christensen, 2017).