Child mental health
Report
Adverse childhood experiences and suicide
This report sets out a framework for government to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), reducing the distress and risk of suicide they engender. The findings show the importance of addressing trauma early and consistently throughout a person’s life. The report sets out eight guiding principles and 33 recommendations for governments, policymakers and services.
Report
The state of Australia’s children 2025
A comprehensive look at the wellbeing of children and youth across Australia, the report combines the latest publicly available data with firsthand perspectives. While many Australian children and young people are getting the support they need, many are falling behind. The report is a call to action to address these gaps and make children a...
Survey Report
The Adolescent Man Box
This report shines a light on the realities of what it means to be a teenage boy in Australia today. It highlights both promising signs and critical challenges to address to support boys in leading fulfilling lives – free from violence and other harmful behaviours. It provides recommendations for immediate policy and practice reform, and...
Guide
Trauma-informed practice in family mental health support services
This practice guide summarises research and practice evidence about strategies for trauma-informed practice. It covers what trauma-informed practice is; organisation-level responsibilities for implementing trauma-informed practice and barriers; and trauma-informed practice strategies practitioners can implement.
Journal article
A precautionary approach to social media: protecting young minds in an evolving digital world
This paper argues that the debate over whether social media's impact on mental health is correlational or causal should not delay actions to protect young people's wellbeing. Addressing the impact of social media on young people’s mental health requires a proactive, multifaceted approach. Alongside multifaceted action, the paper provides recommendations for a research agenda.