Insights Report Sep 2020
Mental health of Australian males: depression, suicidality and loneliness
This chapter explores the significant burden of poor mental health among men and the gaps in men's help-seeking behaviour.
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Insights Report Sep 2020
This chapter explores the significant burden of poor mental health among men and the gaps in men's help-seeking behaviour.
Research report Feb 2024
This report sets out the findings of the Factors, Dynamics and Effects of Isolation for Older People: An Exploratory Study with the aim to investigate and understand the experiences and needs of isolated older people in New South Wales.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2024
This paper synthesises the findings of a rapid literature review to describe what we know about how common coercive control victimisation is, as well as risk factors and impacts of coercive control victimisation.
Media release Feb 2024
AIFS researchers are encouraging communities to better support older people, as a new report reveals the experiences and impacts of social and geographical isolation.
Webinar Jun 2020
This webinar discussed the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on young people, looking at both the immediate and long term.
Media release Feb 2024
Having positive and supportive friendships in the middle years of childhood reduces stress, enhances self-esteem and helps with negotiating relationships later in life, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Short article Sep 2023
This short article summarises key findings from a systematic review by Mitic and colleagues (2021) that looked at the determinants of supportive peer relationships in early adolescence.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2024
This paper summarises the research evidence on the influence of positive peer relationships on the social and emotional development of young people in the middle years (8-14 years).
Webinar Feb 2024
This webinar will explore ways to support young people to develop positive peer relationships in online spaces to promote wellbeing.