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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.
Substance use has been associated with child-to-parent violence (CPV), yet little is known about the contributing factors. This study by Deakin University investigated the association between parental substance use and substance involved child to parent violence (SU-CPV; i.e., the young person is influenced by a substance), and whether this association was unique to SU-CPV compared to other co-occurring functions of CPV (proactive/instrumental, reactive/response to threat, affective/emotion-related).
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has published a literature review examining the effectiveness of three evidence-based teaching practices (formative assessment, explicit instruction, and mastery learning) across different contexts. One key finding suggests that while these practices generally have a positive impact, their effectiveness can vary depending on specific contextual factors.
In 2023, the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia undertook nationwide consultations with multicultural communities to inform the development of an anti-racism framework. The findings highlight the presence of racism in daily interactions and the need for systemic action, including government leadership, education reform and improved workplace policies.
This report from Swinburne University and YWCA explores the housing experiences of young women and gender diverse individuals in Australia. The study employed a generation, gendered, and intersectional approach to examine housing insecurity, homelessness risk, and actual homelessness among young people aged 18 to 30. The research identifies housing challenges and possible solutions.
