Having a positive relationship with parents and peers was also found to be protective of suicidal risk in later years for teens.
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Parents in Positive Relationships With Their Partner Have Children With Stronger Friendships
We need to give parents and caregivers who are partnered the skills and support to manage stressful situations and nurture healthy relationships.
We need to give parents and caregivers who are partnered the skills and support to manage stressful situations and nurture healthy relationships.
One-Third of Teens Experience Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours
The findings reveal gender differences in how suicidal thoughts and behaviours are experienced with females (38%) more likely than males (31%) to report having these experiences.
The findings reveal gender differences in how suicidal thoughts and behaviours are experienced with females (38%) more likely than males (31%) to report having these experiences.
Financial Stress Detrimental to Men’s Mental and Physical Health – And Vice Versa
The study also found a strong association between earlier mental health conditions and the development of socio-economic disadvantage.
The study also found a strong association between earlier mental health conditions and the development of socio-economic disadvantage.
Only One in Three Wagerers Aware of Key Harm Reduction Measure
BetStop is one of the Australian Government’s key policy responses to mitigate online gambling harms.
BetStop is one of the Australian Government’s key policy responses to mitigate online gambling harms.
National Gambling Study Finds More Australians Harmed Amid Rising Participation
New research reveals gambling participation and harm is rising in Australia and is linked to other serious issues including suicidal thoughts, intimate partner violence and financial stress.
New research reveals gambling participation and harm is rising in Australia and is linked to other serious issues including suicidal thoughts, intimate partner violence and financial stress.
Research Highlights Mental Health Risks for New Fathers
Health outcomes such as sleep and weight were similar between fathers and non-fathers.
Health outcomes such as sleep and weight were similar between fathers and non-fathers.
One-Third of Teens Experience Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours
The findings reveal gender differences in how suicidal thoughts and behaviours are experienced with females (38%) more likely than males (31%) to report having these experiences.
The findings reveal gender differences in how suicidal thoughts and behaviours are experienced with females (38%) more likely than males (31%) to report having these experiences.
Parents in Positive Relationships With Their Partner Have Children With Stronger Friendships
Parenting is tough, particularly at the moment, when many households are grappling with issues like cost-of-living, housing and mental health.
Parenting is tough, particularly at the moment, when many households are grappling with issues like cost-of-living, housing and mental health.
Young Carers More Likely to Experience Financial Hardship and Fall Behind at School
The research is based on data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has been following 10,000 children since 2004.
The research is based on data from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), which has been following 10,000 children since 2004.
Study Reveals Long-Term ‘Occupational Downgrade’ of Refugee Workers in Australia
Before arriving in Australia, 30% of employed women and 19% of employed men had been working in managerial or professional roles – dropping to 17% and 10% respectively after 10 years of residency.
Before arriving in Australia, 30% of employed women and 19% of employed men had been working in managerial or professional roles – dropping to 17% and 10% respectively after 10 years of residency.
One in Three Australian Men Report Using Intimate Partner Violence
The data from Ten to Men – the Australian Institute of Family Studies’ (AIFS) longitudinal study of boys and men – is the first national estimate of male intimate partner violence perpetration in Australia.
The data from Ten to Men – the Australian Institute of Family Studies’ (AIFS) longitudinal study of boys and men – is the first national estimate of male intimate partner violence perpetration in Australia.
New Research Shows Stronger Interventions for Pokies Gamblers Needed
Pubs and clubs in Victoria, NSW and the Northern Territory are required to shut their gambling areas daily from 4am to 10am.
Pubs and clubs in Victoria, NSW and the Northern Territory are required to shut their gambling areas daily from 4am to 10am.
More Than Two Thirds of Regular Online Bettors Experiencing Harm
The 18-34-year-old age group had the largest proportion of moderate or high-risk gamblers, compared to older age groups.
The 18-34-year-old age group had the largest proportion of moderate or high-risk gamblers, compared to older age groups.
Divorce Rates in Australia at Lowest Level in 50 Years
The age at divorce has also risen for both men and women. In 2023 the median age at divorce was 47 years for men and 44 years for women – up from early 30s across both genders in 1980.
The age at divorce has also risen for both men and women. In 2023 the median age at divorce was 47 years for men and 44 years for women – up from early 30s across both genders in 1980.
Over Half of Young Australians Have Experienced Sexual Harassment
Young females were more likely to have experienced sexual harassment than young males, at 65% and 43% respectively.
Young females were more likely to have experienced sexual harassment than young males, at 65% and 43% respectively.