The Child to Adult Transition Study

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.

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

What is the Child to Adult Transition Study (CATS)? Check out this brief overview, or for more information visit our website at https://t.co/38A1aZThPi!

[International Adolescent Health Week @IAHW_IAAH]

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

[Lisa Mundy @lisakmundy]

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.

[Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) @CforAH]

🚨 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: https://t.co/aMyMzWIW1Y

[Allyson Todd @allyson_todd_]

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

https://t.co/nruTOmuOhm

[Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) @CforAH]

If you're 16-24 years of age - CLICK HERE 🔗 https://t.co/IFEIFRTQV7 - 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

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

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 - A Melbourne Children's Initiative @LifeCourseAU]

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.
https://t.co/0mvAwRsYD7

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

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!

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

Huge congratulations to our very own Chief Investigator @gcpatton1 - so well deserved!

[Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) @MCRI_for_kids]

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: https://t.co/BzmJYmEoAN

[Emerging Minds AU @EmergingMindsAU]

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. https://t.co/YuNUEDPqx8

[Lisa Mundy @lisakmundy]

Check out our latest snapshot from LSAC looking at the links between playing video games in adolescence with later gambling 👇

[Centre of Research Excellence in Adolescent Health @WellbeingYouth]

Closing tomorrow: Scholarships to attend the @AusAAH Youth Health Conference 7-9 Nov for 12-25 year olds. Apply: https://t.co/kwEl3Lxdht

[Youth Central @youthcentralvic]

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: https://t.co/cqPBmf3G5X

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

Take a break from screens before bed. Try setting an alarm and getting up at the same time each day to build a healthy sleep routine.

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

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 https://t.co/Y8UtkHE4fM for more info!

[The Child to Adult Transition Study @CatsStudy]

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.