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Childhood behavior problems and age at first sexual intercourse: A prospective birth cohort study

Early first sexual intercourse (FSI) is a risk factor for unplanned abstract teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, and adverse social, emotional...

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Back and neck pain are related to mental health problems in adolescence

There is a high prevalence of mental health problems amongst adolescents

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Western Australian Child Development Atlas

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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What’s the difference between anxiety and depression?

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

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NHMRC Fellowships awarded to support child health research

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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Mental health disorders on rise in parents

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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Empowering Aboriginal communities the key to suicide prevention

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

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Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental health

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.

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In utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is needed

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Common mental disorders: missed opportunity for smoking prevention and cessation