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Email

simone.darling@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Honorary (Senior Fellow)
Department of Paediatrics
Education
PhD
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma
RMIT University
Bachelors Degree
RMIT University
ORCID

0000-0002-0213-1309

Dr Simone Darling

Honorary (Senior Fellow)
Department of Paediatrics

38 Scholarly works
1 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    A dimensional analysis of autism: The role of basic socio-cognitive skills for social competence in children
    DOI: 10.1111/jnp.70027
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Study protocol and framework for the monitoring and evaluation of the state-wide expansion of the mental health in primary schools initiative
    DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003570
  • 2025

    Scholarly Contribution to Database/Website

    Change in language helping to drive reform in child mental health
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Feasibility and Acceptability of Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinators in Australian Primary Schools: A Mixed-Methods Study
    DOI: 10.1007/s12310-025-09763-0
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Pilot evaluation of an innovative school-based mental health literacy program for teachers and students: The Decode Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
    DOI: 10.1007/s13384-024-00774-5
  • 2024

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    A School-Based Program to Build Genetic Literacy in Students and Teachers: A Pilot to Assess Feasibility, Acceptability and Impact.
  • 2021

    Journal article

    Mental health and wellbeing coordinators in primary schools to support student mental health: protocol for a quasi-experimental cluster study
    DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11467-4
Simone Darling

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Development of the children's wellbeing continuum: Fostering conversation in child mental health
    DOI: 10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200385
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Measures of mental health literacy for supporting children and their psychometric properties: A systematic review
    DOI: 10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200357
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Involvement of children and young people in the conduct of health research: A rapid umbrella review
    DOI: 10.1111/hex.14081
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Barriers to supporting children's mental health in Australian primary schools: Perspectives of school staff
    DOI: 10.1016/j.mhp.2024.200323
  • 2024

    Report

    Decoding mental health and wellbeing
    DOI: 10.25374/MCRI.26095519.v2

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