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To examine the association of fetal alcohol exposure during pregnancy with child and adolescent behavioural development.
In utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is needed
To compare the nature & prevalence of mental health problems, prevalence of suicidal ideation & behaviour, & health-related quality of life of 13-17-year-olds..
The aim of this study was to describe current and daily smoking rates, and smoking cessation rates in adults with anxiety disorders
To determine whether there was an independent effect of breastfeeding on child and adolescent mental health
Common mental disorders: missed opportunity for smoking prevention and cessation
The Life Course Centre is a national centre funded by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence Scheme and hosted through the University of Queensland with collaborating nodes at the University of Western Australia, Sydney University and University of Melbourne.
It's normal for children and teenagers to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, however childhood depression is more than just feeling sad.
There is a paucity of longitudinal research comparing early-life mental health in rural and metropolitan communities. Living in rural areas is associated with limited access to specialist care, as well as additional stresses such as natural disasters. To address health disparities for rural communities it is critical to understand variance in predictors and outcomes for child mental health.
While parenting self-efficacy and broader autism phenotype (BAP) have been linked to caregiver depression, anxiety and stress at specific points in time, their influence on longer-term mental health trajectories remains unknown, especially for caregivers who participate in support programs for their infants with very-early autistic features.