Resources for health professionals

Read research and information summaries about the prevalence, onset, risk factors, assessment and treatment for common mental health issues in young people, as well as finding clinical practice guidelines. Access printable fact sheets to share with young people and family and friends supporting young people.

 

Clinical research database

Find published studies (controlled trials and systematic reviews) of treatment and prevention strategies for mental health and substance use problems in young people. The database includes research published from 1980 with new research added annually.

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Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families
Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families
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Alcohol & other drugs
Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
BPD
Bullying
Communication & engagement
Depression
Eating disorders
Family inclusive practice
Psychosis
PTSD & trauma
Relationships & sex
Self harm
Sexuality & gender
Sleep
Suicide

depression

Diagnosis of major depressive disorder and persistent depressive is based on clinical judgement, informed by the severity of depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and diagnostic criteria.

Depression assessment and treatment

People with depressive disorders have persistently depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, often accompanied by changes in thinking, behaviour and/or physical health.

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Using the HEADSS assessment
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SSRI and SNRI Antidepressants in the Treatment of Depression in Young People

A review of the latest evidence for antidepressant medication, primarily selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
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Clinical Tips: Context for Depressive Symptoms in Young People

When young people are experiencing distress or depressive symptoms, there may be explanations other than depression, such as grief and loss, trauma or distressing life events, or difficulties in expressing…
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Clinical Tips: Differential Diagnoses and Comorbidities of Depression
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Clinical Tips: Modified PHQ-9 for use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People