Getting the complete picture: Combining parental and child data to identify the barriers to social inclusion for children living in low socioeconomic areas

Childhood mental health problems are prevalent in Australian children (14?20%). Social exclusion is a risk factor for mental health problems, whereas being socially included can have protective effects. This study aims to identify the barriers to social inclusion for children aged 9?12 years living in low socio-economic status (SES) areas, using both child-report and parent-report interviews.