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CATS: The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study

3 weeks ago

A survey led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has found two in five young people experienced mental health problems and one in five had suicidal thoughts during the COVID-19 pandemic last year. School closures also saw four in five teenagers report an increase in school-related stress, three in four feeling overwhelmed and needing more support from teachers and four in five thinking the pandemic had a negative impact on their academic results.MCRI Dr Ali Fogarty said more accessible, affordable, and flexible mental health care options for young people were urgently needed as two in three who experienced symptoms had not spoken to a health professional during the second lockdown in Victoria.*Disclaimer* If you or someone you know needs additional support, please don't hesitate to reach out to:Headspace Kids Helpline Official Beyond Blue Read more: www.mcri.edu.au/news/poor-mental-health-suicidal-thoughts-and-school-closure-stress-felt-among-te...#COVID19 #pandemic #teenhealth #mentalhealth #stress #students ... See MoreSee Less

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CATS: The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study

2 months ago

Mobile UploadsMay 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.We commemorate and support activism and advocacy regarding rights and protection of the LGBTQ adolescent and young adult community worldwide. ... See MoreSee Less

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CATS: The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study updated their cover photo.

3 months ago

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CATS: The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study

4 months ago

Settling into high school can be challenging, even before COVID-19 disruptions and online learning was introduced.Data from CATS confirms that the most common concerns of students starting high school were losing old friends, homework and getting lost.These videos developed by CATS feature year 8 students sharing their experiences and advice about getting used to a new routine at high school.We encourage schools and parents to view these videos with their students (and child) and start a conversation to help ease any concerns and to support students wellbeing.Watch all 5 videos here 🖱️ link.mcri.edu.au/cats/starting-high-school/#studentwellbeing #education #schooltransition #year7 #highschool ... See MoreSee Less

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CATS: The Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study

4 months ago

A pilot mental health program that was successfully trialled in 10 Victorian primary schools will now be expanded to 26 schools in 2021.The program, developed by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) in collaboration with The University of Melbourne and the Department of Education & Training, Victoria, embeds a child mental health and wellbeing co-ordinator within schools to help identify and manage emerging mental health issues in students and provide connections between education, social and health services. MCRI Professor Frank Oberklaid said feedback from the principals in the first wave of 10 schools had been overwhelmingly positive, and they have seen improved care pathways for students who may otherwise may have slipped through the cracks.Professor Oberklaid said schools were the perfect platform to pick up any mental health problems early before they become entrenched. Following the expanded trial, the program’s outcomes will be assessed before a potential state-wide roll out in 2022.Read more: www.mcri.edu.au/news/mental-health-pilot-program-expands-more-primary-schools-0#mentalhealth #schools #childhealth #mentalhealthprogram ... See MoreSee Less

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