Impact of Chronic Disease on Mental Health and Education

Investigators: Ashleigh Lin, Donna Cross, Elizabeth Davis, Kevin Runions, Therese Shaw

Children and young people who have chronic health conditions such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and hearing loss, face challenges beyond the obvious physical health-related ones. Research has shown they are also more likely to have mental health problems. There have been a few studies indicating that what happens to these young people at school might either help protect them from mental health problems, or make them worse. This study will gather together all the published research and critically review it.

External collaborators: Grant Wheatley (Department of Education WA), Matt Byrne (Edith Cowan University)

Partners: 

Australia Genetic and Rare Disease Network
Cystic Fibrosis Association of WA
Deafness Council of Western Australia
Ear Sciences Institute
Genetic Services of Western Australia
Department of Health WA