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Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health: …

WEBThis article provides a new overview of Ten to Men, the first large-scale, nationally representative, longitudinal study to focus exclusively on investigating the health of men …

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Insights #1 report – Overview and key findings

WEBThis report presents data from Waves 1 and 2 of Ten to Men. The four chapters in this report comprise themes purposely aligned with priority areas in the National Men's …

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Depression, suicidality and loneliness: mental health and

WEBThe latest Ten to Men: the Australian Longitudinal Study of Male Health report found mental ill-health remains high among Australian men. Up to 25% experienced a diagnosed …

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Too much time on screens

WEBIn Australia, screen time spent on TV, e-games, digital tablets and smartphones is a regular part of children and young people’s lives. Parents report that excessive screen time is …

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The public health approach to preventing child maltreatment

WEBChild Family Community Australia. A public health approach aims to prevent or reduce a particular illness or social problem in a population by identifying risk indicators. It is an …

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A public health approach to enhancing safe and supportive family …

WEBFamilies are the mainstay of safety and support for children's positive development (Bowes, Watson, & Pearson, 2009). Although families can be the source of harm (e.g., from child …

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Australia’s largest men’s health study shows what's working, and …

WEBThe Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has released the second report from their landmark Ten to Men research series. The report, Mental Health care needs and access …

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Vaping on the rise, linked to anxiety and depression

WEBVaping is on the rise in adolescents, and associated with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and stress, according to a new report by the …

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What is an evidence-informed approach to practice and why is it

WEBThis is the first short article in a series focusing on the use of evidence in practice. This article discusses the role of research in the context of evidence-informed practice and …

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Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to care

WEBAs Australia’s population ages, providing appropriate and effective mental health care for older adults will require an ongoing focus. Despite growing awareness of the harmful …

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Understanding the mental health and help-seeking behaviours of …

WEB1. For example, WentWest assist in paying for services for individuals in Western Sydney. Additionally, some organisations such as ‘Startts’ and the Transcultural Mental Health …

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The influence of peer relationships in the middle years on mental

WEBIntroduction. The middle years (ages 8-14 years) of childhood are an important period of development. During this time, young people experience rapid physical and mental …

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Mental health literacy and interventions for school-aged children

WEBThe need for mental health literacy interventions. Mental health literacy is different to mental health first aid. Mental health first aid is ‘help provided to a person who is …

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Promoting adequate sleep in young people

WEBIntroduction. Young people need adequate sleep for healthy growth, learning and development. 1, 2 However, many do not get sufficient sleep. 3, 4 This can lead to …

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2023 Needs and impact survey insights Australian Institute of …

WEBThis short article provides a summary of the findings from the 2023 needs and impact survey. It also explains how we plan to use the information to understand the sector’s …

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Risky driving among Australian teens Australian Institute of

WEBClose to 80% of P-platers and 55% of learner drivers aged 16–17 had engaged in some form of risky driving on at least one of their 10 most recent trips. More than one in 10 …

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Report shows isolation impacting older people Australian …

WEBReport shows isolation impacting older people 345.56 KB. Researchers from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) are encouraging communities to better support older …

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The impact of vaping on adolescent mental health

WEBVaping is associated with mental health challenges among adolescents, including depressive symptoms, anxiety, perceived stress and suicide-related behaviours. Risk …

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Key organisations for working with culturally and linguistically

WEBIntroduction. Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) is a broad term used to describe communities with diverse languages, ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, traditions, …

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