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Multiple risk exposures for reading achievement in childhood and adolescenceAcross 6 years of school, multiple risk-exposed children lagged behind low risk-exposed children in the order of years of lost gains in reading achievement
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A Qualitative Exploration of Electronic Image Sharing Among Young People: Navigating the Issues of Conformity, Trust, Intention, and ReputationThis research sought to explore the main factors affecting young people's image-sharing behaviors, particularly in the context of peer relationships and norms
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The Diverse Risk Profiles of Persistently Absent Primary Students: Implications for Attendance Policies in AustraliaUnderstanding variations in risk profiles among persistently non-attending children will inform the development of absence interventions.
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Improving equity through school leadership and student wellbeing. 2021. ACEL Monograph #61 - ‘The William Walker Oration 2021Citation: Cross D. Improving equity through school leadership and student wellbeing. 2021. ACEL Monograph #61 - ‘The William Walker Oration 2021.
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Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of motivational interviewing for bullying perpetration in school settingsResults indicated a number factors which influenced the uptake of Motivational Interviewing in schools
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Feasibility of a Consumer Centred Tobacco Management intervention in Community Mental Health Services in AustraliaThis study tested a new program for helping smokers with severe mental illness to reduce their tobacco use, together with determining the feasibility of such research in community mental health settings in Australia.
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DETECT Schools Study Protocol: A Prospective Observational Cohort Surveillance Study Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 in Western Australian SchoolsAmidst the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the transmission dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is key to providing peace of mind for the community and informing policy-making decisions. While available data suggest that school-aged children are not significant spreaders of SARS-CoV-2, the possibility of transmission in schools remains an ongoing concern, especially among an aging teaching workforce. Even in low-prevalence settings, communities must balance the potential risk of transmission with the need for students' ongoing education.
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Online health literacy resources for people with intellectual disability: protocol for a grey literature scoping reviewPeople with intellectual disability are at risk of poor physical and mental health. Risks to health are compounded by poor health literacy, that is, reduced capacity to access health services, respond quickly to changes in health status and navigate care pathways. Building health literacy skills is a strength-based way to increase health and optimise the use of healthcare services. The internet is a primary source of health information for many people, including people with intellectual disability and their families.
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Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12–24 years: A scoping review protocolEvidence indicates that criminal behaviour in youth is linked with a range of negative physical, mental, and social health consequences. Despite a global decrease over the last 30 years, youth crime remains prevalent.
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Internet-based third-wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for reducing stress in parents of children and adolescents with chronic conditions: Systematic review and meta-analysis protocolParents of children and adolescents with chronic conditions have an increased risk of stress-related mental health problems, and reduced quality of life. Third wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions have been shown to reduce stress in this parent population. Studies demonstrate that this efficacy endures when these therapies are delivered online.