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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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
Assessing and responding to safety concerns
What risks need to be considered?
Understanding suicide – for health professionals
Includes the latest information and statistics on suicide from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
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Safety planning when a young person is reluctant to engage
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Asking about self-harm and suicidal thinking
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Assessing risk with a young person
PDF factsheet
Clinical Tip: Assessing Risk in Borderline Personality Disorder
PDF factsheet
Clinical Tips: Assessing Risk of Suicide and Self-Harm
Assessment of risk of self-harm and suicidality involves making enquiry into the extent of the young person’s thinking, intent and behaviour around self-harm or suicide.
PDF factsheet
Clinical Tips: What to do with High Acute Risk of Suicide
If a risk assessment reveals that a young person has a high acute risk of suicide