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Effects of dietary omega-3 intake on vigilant attention and resting-state functional connectivity in neurotypical children and adolescentsVigilant Attention (VA) is a critical cognitive function allowing to maintain our attention, particularly in redundant or intellectually unchallenging situations. Evidence has shown that, as the brain develops, VA abilities rapidly improve throughout childhood and adolescence.
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Western Australia remote aeromedical substance use disorders outcomesSubstance use disorders (SUDs) cause significant harm to regional Australians, who are more likely to misuse alcohol and other drugs (AODs) and encounter difficulty in accessing treatment services. The primary aims of this study were to describe the demographics of patients aeromedically retrieved from regional locations and compare hospital outcomes with a metropolitan-based cohort.
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The school experiences of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Western AustraliaElevated levels of emotional difficulties among school students with T1D and variable levels of support from school staff to assist these students to manage their diabetes at school
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Feasibility of a commercial smartphone application for dietary assessment in epidemiological research and comparison with 24-h dietary recallsOur study tested the relative validity of a smart phone app for uses as an epidemiological dietary assessment tool, compared with a standard assessment method.
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The impact of psychotic experiences in the early stages of mental health problems in young peoplePsychotic experiences appear to be particularly associated with depressive symptoms and psychological distress, impaired role functioning and quality of life in help-seeking young people in the medium-term
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A trauma-focused program for childhood and adolescent dissociationDissociation is the act of separating oneself from reality and is often used by children and young people to disconnect from traumatic experiences.
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Conceptualising Wellbeing for Australian Aboriginal LGBTQA+ Young PeopleIt is likely that young people who are both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTQA+ would be at increased risk for poor mental health outcomes due to the layered impacts of discrimination they experience; however, there is very little empirical evidence focused on the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people. The current study represents a qualitative exploration of wellbeing among Aboriginal LGBTQA+ young people.
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QMAP: Mapping journeys of digital and face-to-face mental health support in LGBTQA+ young people living in AustraliaThis project aims to visually map the journeys and experiences of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia with lived experience of accessing mental health support through formal healthcare, youth and community services, and informal networks of care.
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Retrospective Examination of Peripubertal Return for Patients of Western Australia's Gender Diversity ServiceChildren far in advance of pubertal development may be deferred from further assessment for gender-affirming medical treatment until nearer puberty. It is vital that returning peripubertal patients are seen promptly to ensure time-sensitive assessment and provision of puberty suppression treatment where appropriate.
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New project to train homeless young people as suicide-alert helpersUp to 50 homeless young people will be provided with training to help them recognise suicidal behaviour and make referrals to potentially life-saving resources, thanks to a grant from Suicide Prevention Australia.