Creative expressive therapy in schools to address childhood trauma: A mixed methods study of a whole school trauma-informed approach
Schools are uniquely placed to support students affected by trauma, but effective support depends on building trauma-informed practices across the whole school community. This article examines the KidsXpress School Partnership
Promoting mental health without pathologising life: A prevention perspective
In Australia and other developed countries, the conversation around mental health has dramatically changed over recent years – more awareness, less stigma, greater help-seeking. However, from this, a question has
A systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms: What effective elements they have in common?
Schools can play a critical role in supporting young people who have experienced trauma, but with a wide range of interventions available, it can be difficult to know which approaches are
Rates and impact of mental disorders among Australian youth: Prevalence, severity, and trends from two national psychiatric surveys
Mental health among young Australians has changed markedly over the past 15 years. New national data show that the proportion of 16–24-year-olds experiencing a mental disorder in the previous 12
Baseline findings from Study 1 of a longitudinal co-evaluation of the Live4Life adolescent mental health promotion model in regional Victoria, Australia
The Live4Life model, developed by Youth Live4Life, is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention program designed for adolescents in rural and regional Australian communities. The program combines delivery of
Social connection as a key target for youth mental health
It is well established that positive social connections play a critical role in supporting mental health and promoting wellbeing. During adolescence, connections with peers and school communities become increasingly influential