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The Developmental Mental Health Research Group explores a range of topics related to brain development and mental health across the lifespan, with a focus on childhood and adolescence. An area of special interest is the identification, diagnosis, and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in all age groups. We actively engage with professional and community stakeholders to maximise the real-life relevance and impact of our research projects.
Research highlights
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Global Perspectives on ADHD Stigma
Part of the Lancet Psychiatry Series on ADHD, this project investigates experiences of ADHD stigma across different cultures.
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The ABCs of ADHD Clinical Care
This project examines experiences of ADHD clinical services from the perspectives of Australian people with ADHD, parents and caregivers, and health professionals.
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Healthy Beginnings
The Healthy Beginnings study seeks to develop and implement a comprehensive model that integrates enhanced developmental screening within early learning centres.
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Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
This Australian-first, evidence-based clinical practice guideline provides guidance for the identification, assessment, and management of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in children and adolescents aged 0–19 years.
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Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for Anxiety in Children and Young People
With the help of experts from across the Melbourne Children's Campus, we have published a nation-first Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for Anxiety in Children and Young People in 2023.
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ICHOM Neurodevelopmental Disorders Set
The project brought together a global team of clinical experts, researchers, and patient advocates with the ICHOM to develop a Standard Set of outcome measures for neurodevelopmental disorders.