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What is an evidence-informed approach to practice and why is it

The inclusion of research in decision making helps balance professional and service user opinions, so that decisions are less biased. It can help design more effective programs … See more

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A public health approach to enhancing safe and supportive family …

WEBFamilies are the mainstay of safety and support for children's positive development (Bowes, Watson, & Pearson, 2009). Although families can be the source of harm (e.g., from child …

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The public health approach to preventing child maltreatment

WEBChild Family Community Australia. A public health approach aims to prevent or reduce a particular illness or social problem in a population by identifying risk indicators. It is an …

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The impact of vaping on adolescent mental health

WEBVaping is associated with mental health challenges among adolescents, including depressive symptoms, anxiety, perceived stress and suicide-related behaviours. Risk …

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Defining the public health model for the child welfare services

WEBLimitations of the public health model. The evidence base regarding the efficacy of public health interventions is still relatively limited. However, there have been important gains …

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Too much time on screens

WEBIn Australia, screen time spent on TV, e-games, digital tablets and smartphones is a regular part of children and young people’s lives. Parents report that excessive screen time is …

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Mental health literacy and interventions for school-aged children

WEBThe need for mental health literacy interventions. Mental health literacy is different to mental health first aid. Mental health first aid is ‘help provided to a person who is …

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Depression, suicidality and loneliness: mental health and

WEBThe latest Ten to Men: the Australian Longitudinal Study of Male Health report found mental ill-health remains high among Australian men. Up to 25% experienced a diagnosed …

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Vaping on the rise, linked to anxiety and depression

WEBVaping is on the rise in adolescents, and associated with a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression and stress, according to a new report by the …

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Insights #1 report – Overview and key findings

WEBThis report presents data from Waves 1 and 2 of Ten to Men. The four chapters in this report comprise themes purposely aligned with priority areas in the National Men's …

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Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to care

WEBAs Australia’s population ages, providing appropriate and effective mental health care for older adults will require an ongoing focus. Despite growing awareness of the harmful …

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Australia’s largest men’s health study shows what's working, and …

WEBThe Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has released the second report from their landmark Ten to Men research series. The report, Mental Health care needs and access …

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Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health: …

WEBThis article provides a new overview of Ten to Men, the first large-scale, nationally representative, longitudinal study to focus exclusively on investigating the health of men …

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Promoting adequate sleep in young people

WEBIntroduction. Young people need adequate sleep for healthy growth, learning and development. 1, 2 However, many do not get sufficient sleep. 3, 4 This can lead to …

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Social isolation: Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older

WEBOur desktop review highlighted a problematic tension between maintaining independence (e.g. through undertaking household management and self-care) and the need for …

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What the research evidence tells us about coercive control

WEBExecutive summary Overview. Coercive control is the ongoing and repetitive use of behaviours or strategies (including physical and non-physical violence) to control a …

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Understanding the mental health and help-seeking behaviours of …

WEB1. For example, WentWest assist in paying for services for individuals in Western Sydney. Additionally, some organisations such as ‘Startts’ and the Transcultural Mental Health …

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Healthy & Safe: An Australian Parent Education Kit

WEBA home‐based education resource tailored to the needs of parents with learning difficulties. It is designed to equip parents of young children with the knowledge and skills …

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Key organisations for working with culturally and linguistically

WEBIntroduction. Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) is a broad term used to describe communities with diverse languages, ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, traditions, …

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