Key research and references – mental health and young people

Key research and evidence to support management of young people experiencing mental health issues

General guidelines and research

Andrews G, Bell C, Boyce P, et al. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2018;52:1109-72.

Australian Psychological Society. Evidence-based psychological interventions in the treatment of mental disorders: A review of the literature 2018.

Brennan N, Beames J, Kos A, et al. Psychological distress in young people in Australia. Fifth Biennial Youth Mental Health Report: 2012–2020. Sydney: Mission Australia, 2021.

Busingye D, Pollack A, Mina R, et al. MedicineInsight Report: Epidemiology of mental health conditions and antidepressant utilisation in people aged less than 25 years attending general practice. Sydney: NPS MedicineWise, 2021.

General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration. Mental health training standards 2020–22: A guide for general practitioners. East Melbourne, Vic: RACGP, 2019. 

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Psychosocial assessment for young people. Melbourne: headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, 2013. 

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. SSRI and SNRI antidepressants in the treatment of depression in young people. Melbourne: Orygen, 2020.

Malhi GS, Bell E, Bassett D, et al. The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2021;55:7-117. 

Mental health and young people survey results.

National Institute for Clinical Excellence. Depression in children and young people: identification and management. London: NICE, June 2019.  

Orygen: The National Centre for Excellence in Mental Health. Treating depression in young people: guidance, resources and tools for assessment and management. Melbourne: Orygen, 2021. 

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient. Parkville, Victoria: The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 2019. 

     

    Suicide and safety planning

    AFP Risk assessment and initial management of suicidal adolescents 

    General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration. Now what? Suicide safety planning in general practice.

    General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration. Suicide prevention and first aid: A resource for GPs. East Melbourne: RACGP, 2016.