Australian Child Maltreatment Study finds strong links between maltreatment and mental health disorders in young people - January 2024 - FACSIAR Evidence to Action Note

This paper presents findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) on the impact of abuse and neglect on youth mental health. It includes a checklist for caseworkers on how to best support a child or young person in out-of-home care who is at risk of mental disorders or self-harm.