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The psychological impact of paediatric burn injuries: a systematic reviewTo review and synthesise qualitative literature regarding the psychological outcomes following paediatric burn injuries, and to determine if children and adolescents who experience a burn injury have elevated risk of psychopathology following the injury.
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Early childhood caries, primary caregiver oral health knowledge and behaviours and associated sociological factors in Australia: a systematic scoping reviewEarly childhood caries disproportionately affects vulnerable groups and remains a leading cause of preventable hospital admissions for Western Australian children. The Western Australia State Oral Health Plan seeks to improve child oral health through universal and targeted health promotion initiatives with primary caregivers.
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Rurality as a predictor of perinatal mental health and well-being in an Australian cohortPerinatal emotional well-being is more than the presence or absence of depressive and anxiety disorders; it encompasses a wide range of factors that contribute to emotional well-being.
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Parents’ experience and psychoeducation needs when supporting a young person who self-harmsThe study highlights the need for support for parents and carers of young people who engage in self-harm
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Women Migrants in Western Australia: Case Studies of Resilience and EmpowermentWe propose that women migrants, through alliances and collaboration, cross borders of learning and work towards generating change and transformation
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Associations between negative life experiences and the mental health of trans and gender diverse young people in Australia: Findings from Trans PathwaysThe current results highlight the urgent need for better mental health care and provide insight into areas for targeted mental health interventions
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Longitudinal Cognitive Performance in Individuals at Ultrahigh Risk for Psychosis: A 10-year Follow-upThe onset of psychosis was not associated with deterioration in cognitive ability
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Gender-affirming hormones and surgery in transgender children and adolescentsThis Review explores the available published evidence on gender-affirming cross-sex hormone and surgical interventions in transgender children
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A cross-sectional examination of the clinical significance of autistic traits in individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosisResults suggest that autism traits are associated with poorer clinical presentation in first-episode psychosis populations
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Mind the distance: experiences of non-face-to-face child and youth mental health services during COVID-19 social distancing restrictions in Western AustraliaFollowing the outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing restrictions limited access to face-to-face mental health services in Western Australia (WA), necessitating a rapid transition to non-face-to-face alternatives, including telehealth. The current study investigated barriers and facilitators to telehealth access and engagement, and preferences for child and youth mental health service delivery during and beyond COVID-19.