Short article Feb 2019
Normalising mental illness in older adults is a barrier to care
This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.
Short article Feb 2019
This short article explores whether the normalisation of mental illness in older adults may prevent their access to mental health services.
Media release Sep 2016
A majority of Australian children are spending large amounts of time on screen activities in excess of the recommended 2-hour daily limit for screen entertainment, according to research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Oct 2017
Nearly one million Australians regularly gamble on horse and dog racing with a high proportion of them experiencing one or more gambling-related problems, according to new analysis by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS). AGRC researcher, Dr Andrew Armstrong said the analysis found an estimated 41 per cent of Australians who regularly bet on the races experienced gambling-related problems such as financial pressures, relationship issues and health problems.
Media release Oct 2018
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Media release Nov 2018
The vast majority of Australian adolescents seek help for their personal and emotional problems from their parents and friends rather than health professionals, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Research report Dec 2000
Describes a new study that aims to fill gaps in the research literature concerning the influence of home-child care discontinuities on children.
Research report Nov 1983
The paper suggests there has always been a proportion of people who remain single.
Webinar Dec 2018
This webinar discussed practices that can contribute to practitioners creating genuine partnerships with children and their families.
Webinar Oct 2015
This webinar described the role of technologies in young people’s lives, and how they might be used to support young people’s mental health.
Webinar Mar 2016
This webinar focused on the evidence for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy, and the factors that contribute to its success.