A5026762980- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Hunter New England Local Health District
2009-2020
Hunter Water
2012
Background: Health demographic mortality studies use verbal autopsies to identify suicide as a cause of death. Psychological focus almost exclusively on associated high-risk psychiatric disorders. New approaches considering contextual factors are needed for preventing and promoting mental health. Aims: This study examined explanations reported by surviving family members or close friends with reference social, cultural, environmental conditions well the challenges life in Malavani slum...
Abstract Objective To investigate if an innovative clinical pathway for managing child and adolescent mental health (MH) ED presentations reduces average length of stay (LOS) improves carer satisfaction. Methods An intervention feasibility study at ED. Participants were 5–17 years olds presenting with MH problems their carers. medical officer (MO) led Kids Assessment Liaison Mental Health (KALM) was implemented as it compared to Care Usual which involved MO clinicians. Data collected via the...