Globally, Indigenous populations have higher rates of suicidal behavior and psychological distress compared to non-Indigenous populations. also report high exposure discrimination, which could potentially contribute poor mental health outcomes. The objectives this paper were estimate the prevalence discrimination among Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander males in Australia examine role association between status thoughts depressive symptoms.We used cross-sectional data on 13,697 aged 18-55...

Background Hospital-treated self-harm is common, costly and associated with repeated suicide. Providing a comprehensive psychosocial assessment following recommended by professional bodies may improve outcomes. Aims To review the provision of assessments after hospital-presenting extent to which macro-level factors indicative service explain variability in these estimates. Method We searched five electronic databases 3 January 2023 for studies reporting data on proportion patients and/or...

To investigate trends in hospital admissions involving suicidal behaviour the Northern Territory (NT) resident population over period 2001-2013.Estimates of age-standardised rates and average changes annual rate were calculated by socio-demographic characteristics types behaviour.Overall for Indigenous 2.7 times higher than non-Indigenous had increased almost twice as much. While male female admission similar both residents, change was greater females (13.4%) compared to males (8.8%) (7.7%)...

To develop guidelines for the culturally responsive psychosocial assessment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people presenting to hospital with self-harm suicidal thoughts.

Boarding schools can provide quality secondary education for Aboriginal students from remote Australian communities. However, transition into boarding school is commonly challenging as they need to negotiate unfamiliar cultural, social and learning environments whilst being separated family community support. Accordingly, it critical programs that enhance the emotional skills needed meet challenges. This study evaluated a 10-session (SEL) program boarders identified contextual factors...

Purpose We aimed to test the reliability and validity of two brief measures resilience adopted for evaluation a preventative social-emotional curriculum implemented Aboriginal middle school students from socially disadvantaged remote communities in Australia’s Northern Territory. The questionnaires chosen were intended measure psychological socio-cultural as complementary dimensions capacity cope circumstances significant life stress risk self-harm. Methods Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)...

Objective: This pilot study sought to better understand what can be achieved by an evidence-based classroom social and emotional education programme. Design Methods: A 10-lesson, classroom-based programme that taught about literacy, personal strengths, coping problem-solving strategies, stress management, regulation support seeking was provided 56 students in Years 7 (13 years) 8 (14 Australian middle school. Teachers were trained deliver the programme, with participatory modelling of each...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the process development and pilot implementation a preventive life skills curriculum for Indigenous middle school students in very remote community college West Arnhem region North Australia. integrates proven educational psychological techniques with culturally informed notions relatedness was developed as contribution efforts prevent alarming rates suicide among youth. In paper, term, refers Australians Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander...

A history of child maltreatment is known to elevate the risk self-harm in adolescence. However, this link has not been investigated for Aboriginal children who experience a greater burden both. Identify patterns involvement with protection services by associated higher cohort study was established using linked administrative records born Northern Territory (NT) Australia. Survival analysis techniques were used determine adolescence different levels and timing throughout childhood. The...

Purpose. Skills for Life (SFL) is a social-emotional curriculum Indigenous middle school students that was co-developed with educators and community members in remote of northern Australia. This preliminary study aimed to test the feasibility processes methods data-gathering, reliability youth self-report measures identify direction effects an evaluation longer-term pilot curriculum. Design/Methodology/Approach. Students years 7-9 participated SFL over two years. The Strengths Difficulties...

Abstract We conducted probabilistic data linkage of three population datasets for the Northern Territory (NT), Australia, to describe incidence preterm births, stillbirths, low birthweight and small gestational age (SGA) per 1000 NT births; influenza pertussis hospitalisations 1 00 000 births in infants <7 months age, a pre-maternal vaccination era. The Perinatal Trends dataset (1994–2014) formed cohort 78 382 births. Aboriginal mother–infant pairs (37%) had disproportionately higher...

Background: Rates of hospital admission for suicide-related thoughts and behaviors (SRTBs) are elevated in the Northern Territory (NT) Australia, especially by Aboriginal people, but very little is known about emergency department (ED) presentations. Aim: We aimed to profile ED presentations NT involving SRTBs Indigenous status compare discharge arrangements. Method: Logistic regression analyses were performed on data from electronic patient records consecutive SRTBs. Results: During study...

Abstract Background Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong link between child maltreatment and subsequent youth offending, leading to calls for early intervention initiatives. However, there been few whole-population into the dimensions of statutory responses that can inform these programs. The aim this study was investigate sex-specific association level timing protection system (CPS) contact offending. Methods This retrospective cohort used linked individual-level records from...

Abstract Background Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong link between child maltreatment and subsequent youth offending, leading to calls for early intervention initiatives. However, there been few whole-population into the dimensions of statutory responses that can inform these programs. The aim this study was investigate sex-specific association level timing protection system (CPS) contact offending. Methods This retrospective cohort used linked individual-level records from...

This study aimed to explore risk factors for suicide in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people following hospital admission suicidal ideation self-harm the Northern Territory, Australia help clarify opportunities improved care intervention these population groups.Individuals with at least one involving and/or between 1 July 2001 31 December 2013 were retrospectively recruited followed up using linked mortality records 2014. Survival analyses stratified by Indigenous status identified...