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Mindful Self-Compassion for LGBTQ youth: a multi-site randomized controlled trial

Amy Penelope Yael Finlay-Jones Strauss Perry BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MHealthEcon, PhD (Clin Psych) BA, MPH, PhD BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin)

New project to train homeless young people as suicide-alert helpers

Up to 50 homeless young people will be provided with training to help them recognise suicidal behaviour and make referrals to potentially life-saving resources, thanks to a grant from Suicide Prevention Australia.

Lancet paper finds hormone therapy for trans young people can improve mental health - but authors say more research is desperately needed

A Lancet-published review of the evidence around the use of gender-affirming hormones and surgery in trans children and adolescents has found such interventions can lead to a marked improvement in mental health outcomes and quality of life.

Trans Pathways researcher recognised as one of Australia’s Tomorrow Makers

Youth mental health researcher Penelope Strauss has been named an AMP Tomorrow Maker – the first researcher from The Kids Research Institute Australia to win one of the annual AMP Foundation grants.

The Kids statement on Marriage Equality

Telethon Kids Institute believes that everyone has the right to be treated with equal respect, to feel included and not be subjected to discrimination.

Trans young people at high risk of depression and suicide

Trans Pathways is the largest ever survey conducted into the mental health of trans young people in Australia.

Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience

The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2023 Premier’s Science Awards

Five The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers working across diverse and highly impactful areas of child health research have been named as finalists for the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards.

Anaesthesia, suicide prevention and rare disease research supported by Telethon 2022

The generous support of West Australians through Channel 7’s Telethon Trust will help support vital child health research at The Kids Research Institute Australia in 2023.