From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
This article examines how different forms of childhood exposure to domestic violence—such as physical harm, threats, property damage, and coercive control—are linked to mental disorders and health risk behaviours in adulthood. Using data from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study, the research found strong associations between coercive control and PTSD, anxiety, and between property damage and severe alcohol use disorder. The findings highlight the urgent need for trauma-informed interventions and stronger protections for children.
Examine associations between four different forms of childhood EDV (physical violence, threats of harm, property damage and intimidation or control) and four mental disorders and six health risk behaviours.
This independent evaluation assessed the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of Refuge Victoria's Play Therapy Program.
Findings from this study add to the growing body of evidence that highlights the vulnerability of individuals with FASD to suicidality compared with the general population, underscoring the need for targeted, culturally safe suicide intervention/prevention efforts.
This Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health article by researchers from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, University of Melbourne and University of NSW identified service, research and policy priorities to address the impact of family adversity on child mental health through a staged process, involving professionals and individuals with lived experience. Key service priorities include creating intersectoral hubs and home-visiting programs.
Curtin University's scoping review explores factors affecting the link between mental health issues and literacy difficulties in children, identifying individual, family, and community influences, and suggesting intervention opportunities to address these challenges.
In this webinar, we heard from Dr Michelle Kehoe, Evaluation and Research Development Officer with Alfred Health (headspace and the Child and Youth Mental Health Service). Michelle spoke about the complexities of AVITH within the context of mental health, and outlined some of the services and supports that practitioners can access.
This UNICEF report analyses the high rates of mental disorders among children and adolescents worldwide. The report identifies gaps for early intervention which can provide insights for service providers.
This Australian Educational Researcher journal article provides insights into the experience of primary school educators' capability in supporting their student's mental health in schools. The research indicates an integrated approach across schools and healthcare providers when supporting children's mental health.
