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Relationships between depression and anxiety symptoms scores and blood pressure in young adultsThis study aimed to assess the relationships among BP, depression and anxiety symptom scores and self-reported history of depression in young adults.
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Evaluation of a new measure of mood intolerance, the Tolerance of Mood States Scale (TOMS)This research aimed to (i) validate a new measure of mood intolerance, the Tolerance of Mood States (TOMS) scale, and (ii) to examine associations between...
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In utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is neededIn utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is needed
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Non-specific psychological distress, smoking status and smoking cessation: United States National Health Interview Survey 2005It is well established that smoking rates in people with common mental disorders such as anxiety or depressive disorders are much higher than in people...
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Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and risk of depressive symptoms in adolescentsPrevious randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are beneficial in reducing symptoms of depression.
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Young Minds Matter overviewYoung Minds Matter was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. The survey was conducted at The University of Western Australia...
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Rurality as a predictor of perinatal mental health and well-being in an Australian cohortPerinatal emotional well-being is more than the presence or absence of depressive and anxiety disorders; it encompasses a wide range of factors that contribute to emotional well-being.
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevention of internalizing disorders in early childhoodInternalizing problems comprise a significant amount of the mental health difficulties experienced during childhood. Implementing prevention programs during early childhood may prevent internalizing problems. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of both targeted and universal prevention programs in preventing internalizing problems for children aged 3- to 5-years and their parents.
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Substance use among trans and gender diverse young people in Australia: Patterns, correlates and motivationsThere is a dire paucity of research into the burden, correlates and motives of substance use among trans young people in Australia.
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Using acute tryptophan depletion to investigate predictors of treatment response in adolescents with major depressive disorderThe major hypothesis of this study is that acute tryptophan depletion will be negatively associated with mood and cognitive functioning