A unique longitudinal study looking at the health and wellbeing of over 1,200 young Victorians as they transition from Grade 3 through adolescence and beyond.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined February 2012
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What is the Child to Adult Transition Study (CATS)? Check out this brief overview, or for more information visit our website at cats.mcri.edu.au!
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We are excited over here! Everyone who will be sad to see #IAHW2023 come to a close, don't be - set your sights on the Global Forum for Adolescents! #1point8 #adolescents2030
This year, the #1point8 billion campaign @PMNCH is organising the Global Forum For Adolescents, the world’s largest-ever gathering for adolescent well-being!
Don't miss it the 11-12 October 2023!
For more info: pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…
#PartnersForChange #IAHW2023
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Really pleased that our paper in @AusSocialIssues is out now. We found over 50% of young people had depressive symptoms during pandemic using data from @CatsStudy @MCRI_for_kids.
The AJSI's latest special issue is out now!
'Children and youth in the age of COVID-19' onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/…
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🚨 job alert
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Project Assistant to join the Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy team at the CAH.
➡️ 12-month contract
➡️ Full time
➡️ Closes March 27
For more information & to apply visit: career10.successfactors.com/…
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It's International Adolescent Health Week 🎉
With #1point8 billion adolescents worldwide, prioritising their health and well-being is imperative.
Read how you get involved in #IAHW23 in the latest @_PHAA_ Intouch blog. @RebeccaRaeside @DrStephaniePart
intouchpublichealth.net.au/p…
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If you're 16-24 years of age - CLICK HERE 🔗 bit.ly/What-Young-People-Wan… - to join the What Young People Want chatbot to share your wants, needs & ambitions to inform an Agenda for Action for Adolescents.
#1point8 billion youth #youngpeopleforchange #adolescents2030
If you’re 16-24, JOIN the What Young People Want chatbot & tell us your wants, needs & ambitions to inform an Agenda for Action for Adolescents.
CLICK HERE: bit.ly/What-Young-People-Wan…
#1point8 #youngpeopleforchange #adolescents2030
Very important @LifeCourseAU research brief synthesising the findings of twelve Melbourne Children's Campus studies, including the @CatsStudy, regarding the mental health impacts of COVID-19.
LifeCourse cohorts @MCRI_for_kids are collaborating to understand the #mentalhealth of children and young people during and in the aftermath of #COVID19. Our research brief summarises unique longitudinal insights to date.
mcri.edu.au/images/research/…
ALT https://www.mcri.edu.au/images/research/strategic-collaborations/Flagships/covid/research-briefs/MCRI_5_ResearchBriefdoc_LifeCourse_v2.pdf
70% of CATS participants have now completed our short 'check-in' questionnaire for this year! We really appreciate all the contributions so far - we couldn't do it without each and every one of them!
Huge congratulations to our very own Chief Investigator @gcpatton1 - so well deserved!
Congrats to #MCRI Profs Mimi Tang & @gcpatton1, who are among the most highly cited #researchers in the world in 2022.
The #HighlyCited2022 list from @Clarivate celebrates researchers ranked in the top 1% in the Web of Science citation index.
Read more: mcri.edu.au/news/awards/murd…
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This practice paper by @Parentingrc discusses bullying in the middle years (ages 8–14 years), findings from the Childhood to Adolescence Transition Study (CATS) and ways that primary health care practitioners can respond to bullying in the middle years. bit.ly/3X6DcAA
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Check out our latest snapshot from LSAC looking at the links between playing video games in adolescence with later gambling 👇
Just released, our latest snapshot from Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children examines the link between playing video games during adolescence and gambling as a young adult. Read the snapshot: tinyurl.com/2p82pk7k
#GHAW2022 #GamblingHarm
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Closing tomorrow: Scholarships to attend the @AusAAH Youth Health Conference 7-9 Nov for 12-25 year olds. Apply: forms.gle/ikZwyL2FG4ScR3MY9
Are you 12-25 & going to the @AusAAH Youth Health Conference this Nov? Apply now for a Conference Professional Development scholarship 👉forms.gle/ikZwyL2FG4ScR3MY9 @CforAH @CHFofAustralia @ARACYAustralia @YoungResilient @TheMatilda_USyd
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Applications are now open for passionate & engaged young Victorians aged between 12-25 to join the Victorian Youth Congress (VYC) next year. No experience required - just a willingness to learn & make a difference in the world! Learn more: bit.ly/3ga3UqR
Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay and as we head towards the end of the year, CATS encourages you to take steps to look after your mental health. Check out some suggestions below and head to headspace.org.au/tips/ for more info!
Try adding some physical activity to your daily commute or routine. If you're not into sport or working out, try other fun activities such as dancing, yoga, walking the dog, cycling or walking to a friend’s house.
