Child mental health
Report
Psychological distress in young people in Australia
This report, by researchers from Mission Australia and the Black Dog Institute, reveals that substantially more young people in Australia are experiencing psychological distress than in 2012. The report also reveals that young people had higher odds of experiencing psychological distress if they identified as female, non-binary, living with disability, or as Aboriginal or Torres...
Report
Exploring the decline in wellbeing for Australian girls
This report examines the research and data across a range of young females' wellbeing measures, including physical health, mental health, education, social media and safety.
Report
Racism, racial discrimination and child and youth health: a rapid evidence synthesis
This report, commissioned by VicHealth, presents a rapid evidence synthesis on racism and child and youth health to inform policy, practice and research.
Strategy
National mental health and suicide prevention plan
This strategy document recognises that Australians need a system that acts early to help people before mental health conditions and suicidal distress worsen. It also suggests that whole-of-government and whole-of-community changes are needed to deliver preventative, compassionate, and effective care.
Research Summary
What is the impact of early childhood maltreatment on mental health outcomes in middle childhood?
This summary outlines the key findings from the research paper entitled, 'Mental disorders in children known to child protection services during early childhood.' It also discusses the implications of this research for policy and practice.