Child and adolescent psychosocial well-being and mental health is one of the five research themes of INVEST Research Flagship Centre.
The psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents is examined from the perspective of risk and protective factors, exploring, for example, the influences of family, peer relations, and the broader society. Mental health research focuses on both epidemiological and intervention studies. These studies investigate the prevalence of psychological disorders in children and adolescents, the factors influencing them, and the effectiveness of programs designed to prevent or mitigate symptoms.