Mental health Matters

Saxon Marrell proves one person who cares can make a difference.

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Saxon Marrell proves one person who cares can make a difference.

Concerned about the anxiety that the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered in a lot of children “who are not used to being scared and feeling like this”, this 11-year-old fundraising champion raised $2,530 online after calling for donations to youth mental health research. Saxon’s whole family have now joined CONNECT to continue their passionate involvement.

First published Friday 26 March 2021.

About Embrace

A mentally healthy future for all children

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia is Western Australia’s first research collaboration devoted to the mental health of infants, children and young people ages 0-25.

Our strategy sets out the three research priorities that guide our work. They are based on the findings of our project to identify priorities for infant, child and youth mental health research in Western Australia according to young people, families and mental health professionals.

We work with researchers, the community, service providers and partner organisations to support mental health research across The Kids Research Institute Australia that aligns with our community-led priorities: the research that the community wants to see happen.