Journal article Jun 2020
Expressions of masculinity and associations with suicidal ideation among young males
This study examines associations between conformity to masculine norms and suicidal ideation in a sample of adolescents.
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Journal article Jun 2020
This study examines associations between conformity to masculine norms and suicidal ideation in a sample of adolescents.
Media release Sep 2020
Despite making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide in Australia, a quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone for mental health concerns, according to research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Research report Mar 2022
This report highlights the experiences of a sample of expectant and new parents in Australia during COVID-19 in 2020.
Media release Mar 2022
A new report from AIFS, based on a survey conducted at the end of 2020, shows the importance of help, support and connection from family at the time of pregnancy and new parenthood. This includes the family you live with as well as family living elsewhere.
Research report Sep 2020
This report shows how due to the COVID-19 pandemic many dads were available to spend more time with their kids than usual.
Insights Report Sep 2020
This insights report aims to provide a broad overview of the health of males in Australia and highlight specific concerns affecting this group.
Insights Report Nov 2022
This chapter examines health care usage among men in the context of their reported depressive symptoms and in consideration of need.
Insights Report Nov 2022
This chapter investigates Australian men's experiences of natural disasters and focuses on their mental and use of health care services.
Media release Nov 2022
This Ten to Men report highlights the socio-economic, health and demographic characteristics impacting on men’s usage of mental health care in Australia
Journal article Jan 2023
The study provides robust longitudinal evidence supporting the notion that social support and depression are both a cause and consequence of the other. However, the long-term effects of depression reducing social support were longer lasting than the effects of social support reducing depression.