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.

Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families

Treatment guidelines Printable fact sheets for young people and families

Alcohol & other drugs

Bipolar disorder

Communication & engagement

Eating disorders

Family inclusive practice

Relationships & sex

Sexuality & gender

Evidence to practice: Defining integrated care in youth mental health

Defining integrated care in youth mental health, and implications for implementation at the service and clinical level.

Universal, community-based approaches to enhance young people’s wellbeing (part 2)

Evidence to Practice Part 2: Community engagement.

Universal, community-based approaches to enhance young people’s wellbeing (part 1)

Evidence to Practice Part 1: What is wellbeing and what works to improve wellbeing?

Safety planning when a young person is reluctant to engage

Taking a history when trauma is suspected

Understanding transference and countertransference

The impact of receiving a mental health diagnosis

Assessing and responding to safety concerns

What risks need to be considered?

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