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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 scoping review in Health Education & Behavior looks at strengths-based programs for young people aged 12–24 at risk of toxic stress which target mental health or substance use through improved family functioning and parenting skills. Reviewing 33 programs, the authors found positive impacts on youth mental health and emotional regulation. However, the study also identified key gaps including a lack of culturally responsive approaches and insufficient evaluation methods. The findings support the promise of family-centred, relational interventions and call for more rigorous, inclusive research.
Through the qualitative lens of interviews with children, young people, and parents, the study highlights the ways in which survivors and their families experience and navigate the initial response system and identify areas where improvements can be made.
A toolkit designed for anyone involved in designing or implementing programs tackling violence, particularly at the crucial intersections of Violence Against Women (VAW) and Violence Against Children (VAC).
Irritability and aggression are among the most common reasons that children are referred to outpatient mental health services and represent symptoms of several child psychiatric disorders. Over the past 40 years, several types of psychosocial interventions have been developed to treat these problems. This review examines well-established interventions for childhood irritability and aggression as well as newer interventions with a growing evidence base.
This study of Victorian university students finds that those experiencing both sexual violence and fear of a partner face poorer mental and sexual health, higher risk-taking, and increased rates of STIs and unplanned pregnancies. It emphasises the need for integrated prevention strategies in higher education.
This study of international women students in Australia finds high rates of sexual and intimate partner violence, with risks heightened by limited social support, housing stress, and financial insecurity. It calls for targeted, culturally appropriate services and policy reforms to better meet the needs of international students.
Findings indicate that, for both children and parents, participation involves emotionally engaging in and negotiating their place within the relationship, extending beyond a traditional rights-based view.
Published in BMJ Open, the Improving Outcomes in Mental Health (IOMH) cohort study tracks 1,084 Australian families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Using clinical assessments and caregiver reports, researchers found high rates of co-occurring child depression (31 per cent) and anxiety (28 per cent), with 39 per cent of caregivers showing mental health concerns. Future analyses will investigate how environmental variables (e.g. family structure, income, school achievements and leisure activities) and genetic factors contribute to the persistence and severity of mental health issues in children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
