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“I don't really exist here”: A reflexive thematic analysis of dissociative symptoms described by adolescents and their parents and clinicians

Dissociative symptoms are associated with a range of negative outcomes, yet little is understood about how adolescents experience dissociation in their daily lives. This study aimed to describe adolescents’ dissociative symptoms from the perspective of adolescents, their parents, and their treating clinicians.

Megan Ansell

Megan is a training specialist on the Healing Kids, Healing Families Team.

Amelia Freeman

Amelia Freeman's staff profile at The Kids Research Institute Australia

Ines Pandzic

Ines is a Senior Research Officer on the Healing Kids, Healing Families team.

Amanda Zaffino

Amanda is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education.

A trauma-focused program for childhood and adolescent dissociation

Dissociation is the act of separating oneself from reality and is often used by children and young people to disconnect from traumatic experiences.

Building a culturally safe mental health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

The impact of colonisation, genocide, and continuing discriminatory policies have created a context for ongoing disadvantage, trauma, and high rates of mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

The Perspectives and Experiences of Trauma-Informed Practice Education and Training: From Early Career Teachers

This study aims to investigate early career teachers’ education, knowledge, perceptions and experiences of trauma-informed practice in Western Australia.