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Expression of Interest (EOI) for Youth Advisory Group

Are you a young person (14-25 years old) who is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ?

Human Development and Community Wellbeing

The Human Development and Community Wellbeing (HDCW) Team focuses on improving outcomes for children, family, and the community.

News & Events

High stress burden takes toll on Aboriginal children

A landmark new report on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children

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Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionally

As a parent of two teenage daughters, I like to think I know what's going on in their lives and how they are feeling.

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Young Minds Matter overview

Young Minds Matter was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. The survey was conducted at The University of Western Australia...

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Important help for people bereaved by suicide

More help will be available for people bereaved by suicide as the result of two initiatives launched in Perth today.

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Researchers investigate childhood diet and teen anxiety and depression link

A study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.

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Perth researchers receive national suicide prevention awards

Suicide prevention researcher Kate Miller has been recognised for her innovative work in developing safe, effective online resources for young people.

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Young minds really do matter

The Young Minds Matter survey has shown mental health services should be overhauled to ensure they are tailor-made to meet the needs of a new generation.

Research

Maternal diet, depression and antidepressant treatment in pregnancy and across the first 12 months postpartum in the MPEWS pregnancy cohort study

There is increasing interest in the association between perinatal depression and diet including whether diet may have an impact on depressive symptoms and equally whether depression influences diet. Furthermore, whether pharmacological treatment of depression with antidepressant medication also may influence diet.