Key findings from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Lawrence, David; Hafekost, Jennifer; Johnson, Sarah E.; Saw, Suzy; Buckingham, William R.; Sawyer, Michael; Ainley, John; Zubrick, Stephen R.

doi:10.1177/0004867415617836

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“…This study used Young Minds Matter (YMM) data, a nationally representative survey of 6,310 Australians parent/carers of children and young people aged 4-17 years conducted between May 2013 and April 2014 [15,28]. The survey was designed to estimate national prevalence rates and associated burden of mental health disorders among children and young people.…”

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Mental health problems among 4–17-year-olds with hearing problems

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Hearing Balance and Communication

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Objective: This study aimed to characterise the risk of mental health problems among a representative sample of 6,310 4-17 year olds, 147 of whom had parent-reported hearing problems. Methods:The study used data from the Young Minds Matter survey. The Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC-IV) assessed prevalence of mood, anxiety and behavioural disorders. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) assessed social and emotional problems. Logistic regression models were used to estimate odds of having mental health problems adjusting for child factors (speech and language problems, global health, age and gender), family factors (family structure, parent income, education, financial strain and psychological distress) and school-related factors (bullying, school liking, school absence). Results:In unadjusted analyses children and young people with hearing problems had substantially higher odds of most mental health problems. Hearing problems were not associated with any mental health problem among 4-11 year olds after adjusting for other child factors. After adjustments for child, family and school-related factors, 12-17 year olds with a hearing problem remained at greater risk of social phobia and generalised anxiety (DISC-IV), and of peer and emotional problems (SDQ). Conclusions:Clinicians caring for children and young people with hearing problems should be alert for heightened risk of specific mental health problems based on age and the nature of hearing problems. Understanding a wider range of correlates associated with the higher prevalence of mental health problems may allow health professionals to be more informed about the nature of mental health problems that are comorbid to hearing problems.

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Mental health problems among 4–17-year-olds with hearing problems

Hancock

Brenann-Jones

Vithiatharan

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Hearing Balance and Communication

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“…The most recent large-scale epidemiological survey to be conducted in the UK found that one-in-ten (10 per cent) young people aged 5-16 years had been diagnosed with a mental disorder, one in five of whom experienced more than one disorder (Green et al, 2005). In Australia, one in seven (14 per cent) of those aged 4-17 years have been found to experience a 12-month mental disorder, 30 per cent of whom experience two or more disorders (Lawrence et al, 2015). Although neither the UK survey nor the Australian survey assessed for the presence of a substance use disorder, they did find higher rates of substance use among those with mental disorders.…”

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“…The importance of identifying, managing, and appropriately treating comorbidity in young people High rates of mental and substance use disorders have consistently been reported in national youth surveys conducted around the world (Ravens-Sieberer et al, 2008;Lawrence et al, 2015;Green et al, 2005;Kessler et al, 2012). Adolescence and young adulthood can be a difficult, turbulent time for many people, with an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour affected by issues of change, development, identity formation, experimentation, rebellion, and uncertainty (Marsh et al, 2013).…”

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The importance of identifying, managing, and appropriately treating comorbidity in young people

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“…The draft ICD-11 also lists 'hazardous' gaming, referring to a pattern of use that increases the risk of harmful physical or mental health consequences, typically related to high frequency of use. There is a growing evidence base that links excessive gaming and Internet use to anxiety and depression (King, Delfabbro, Zwaans, & Kaptsis, 2013), physical health problems (Kelley & Gruber, 2012), school disconnection (Lawrence et al, 2015), decreased job productivity and unemployment (Young, 2010), and social isolation (Ceyhan & Ceyhan, 2008). Although the definitions of disordered and hazardous use vary across studies and regions, due to the use of different tools and guidelines for screen time, epidemiological studies to date have reported that young populations are particularly at risk of gaming and Internet-related problems, with prevalence rates of 'addictive' use at around 3% of users (Ferguson, Coulson, & Barnett, 2011) and rates of problem use as high as 8% (see King, Delfabbro, & Delfabbro, 2012).…”

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Policy and Prevention Approaches for Disordered and Hazardous Gaming and Internet Use: an International Perspective

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Problems related to high levels of gaming and Internet usage are increasingly recognized as a potential public health burden across the developed world. The aim of this review was to present an international perspective on prevention strategies for Internet gaming disorder and related health conditions (e.g., Internet addiction), as well as hazardous gaming and Internet use. A systematic review of quantitative research evidence was conducted, followed by a search of governmental reports, policy and position statements, and health guidelines in the last decade.The regional scope included the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, China, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. Prevention studies have mainly involved school-based programs to train healthier Internet use habits in adolescents. The efficacy of selective prevention is promising but warrants further empirical attention. On an international scale, the formal recognition of gaming or Internet use as a disorder or as having quantifiable harms at certain levels of usage has been foundational to developing structured prevention responses. The South Korean model, in particular, is an exemplar of a coordinated response to a public health threat, with extensive government initiatives and long-term strategic plans at all three levels of prevention (i.e., universal, selective, and indicated). Western regions, by comparison, are dominated by prevention approaches led by non-profit organizations and private enterprise. The future of prevention of gaming and Internet problems ultimately relies upon all stakeholders working collaboratively in the public interest, confronting the reality of the evidence base and developing practical, ethical, and sustainable countermeasures.

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Key findings from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Cited by 500 publications

References 33 publications

Mental health problems among 4–17-year-olds with hearing problems

Mental health problems among 4–17-year-olds with hearing problems

The importance of identifying, managing, and appropriately treating comorbidity in young people

Policy and Prevention Approaches for Disordered and Hazardous Gaming and Internet Use: an International Perspective

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