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.
Policy and practice paper Nov 2012
This paper reviews the research on whether some family structures expose children to a higher risk of child maltreatment than others
Short article Mar 2017
This article explores the links between gender equality and violence against women, using the situation in Nordic countries as an example.
Short article Feb 2018
Recent research suggests that more young adults engage in sexting than teenagers and those who sext regard it more positively than those who don't.
Media release Mar 2016
Counselling for individuals, couples and families works for a significant majority of those seeking help with relationships and life’s problems, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release May 2016
New guidelines released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies will strengthen clinical support for survivors of sexual assault who may drink or use drugs to cope with their experience.
Media release Oct 2016
Two in five Australian children live in households with more complex family relationships at some stage during their childhood, according to long-term research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Media release Dec 2017
Just under half of all Australian children aged 9-16 years old have viewed pornography, with potentially negative impacts on their attitudes to sex, sexuality and relationships, according to a discussion paper released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
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.
Policy and practice paper Jun 2011
Discussion of the factors affecting relationship satisfaction for new parents and the types of programs that can support the transition to parenthood.