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Evaluation of a new measure of mood intolerance, the Tolerance of Mood States Scale (TOMS)This research aimed to (i) validate a new measure of mood intolerance, the Tolerance of Mood States (TOMS) scale, and (ii) to examine associations between...
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A three generation study of the mental health relationships between grandparents, parents and childrenIt is well known that children of parents with mental illness are at greater risk of mental illness themselves.
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The relationship between school climate and mental and emotional wellbeing over the transition from primary to secondary schoolThe current study examined the relationship between students’ mental and emotional wellbeing and factors pertaining to school climate, focusing on the...
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What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesThis fact sheet addresses what we currently know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Non-specific psychological distress, smoking status and smoking cessation: United States National Health Interview Survey 2005It is well established that smoking rates in people with common mental disorders such as anxiety or depressive disorders are much higher than in people...
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Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and risk of depressive symptoms in adolescentsPrevious randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are beneficial in reducing symptoms of depression.
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In utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is neededIn utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is needed
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School-based depression and anxiety prevention programs: An updated systematic review and meta-analysisDepression and anxiety are often first experienced during childhood and adolescence, and interest in the prevention of these disorders is growing. The focus of this review was to assess the effectiveness of psychological prevention programs delivered in schools, and to provide an update to our previous review from five years ago (Werner-Seidler, Perry, Calear, Newby, & Christensen, 2017).
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Longitudinal evidence of the impact of dog ownership and dog walking on mental healthEmerging evidence supports the physical health and social benefits of dog ownership. This study examined the longitudinal effect of dog ownership and dog walking on mental health.
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Resilience and mental health among care leavers: Role of social inclusion, self-determination, and independent living skillsYoung people transitioning from out-of-home care (OHC) frequently experience poor mental health and resilience due to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, there is limited understanding of the factors that mediate and moderate these outcomes. This is the first study to integrate linked administrative and longitudinal data to examine the mediation and moderation effects of placement stability, independent living skills (ILS), social inclusion, and self-determination when examining the association between ACEs and care status on mental health and resilience.