2019 news
An archive of news articles from 2019 on how the Brain and Mind Centre engaged communities, worked with government and industry, and improved the lives of those living with conditions of the brain and mind through high-impact research.
News articles
04 November 2019
Youth mental health: right level of care needed, first time
Sydney researchers detail a youth mental health model - the result of years of work from the Brain and Mind Centre - based on their findings that the common 'stepped care' approach may be too little, too late.
23 September 2019
How we are tackling dementia and stigma
A language app to improve diagnosis and peer-support dementia coaching are some of the Sydney projects aiming to tackle the obstacles and stigma surrounding dementia.
17 September 2019
Solving the mystery of a Motor Neuron Disease mimic
Mudgee residents Richard and Lynda Rouse are donating $1 million to the University of Sydney to help solve the mystery of a little-known condition commonly misdiagnosed as Motor Neuron Disease.
12 September 2019
Seeing is revealing: new insights into brains and black holes
We brought together an engineer, neurologist, astrophysicist and philosopher to answer the big questions about life and the universe.
15 August 2019
Sally Gainsbury wins NSW Young Tall Poppy of the Year
University of Sydney researcher in the psychology of addictive gambling and gaming recognised for her innovative harm-minimisation strategies.
12 August 2019
Online options for youth mental health
The statistic is distressing but it suggests an effective place to start treatment: 75 percent of mental health problems begin before age 25, and 50 percent before age 15. Now a common point of contact has suggested a radical approach to service delivery.
30 July 2019
$1.5 million awarded for dementia prevention study
Researchers have secured funding from the National Health Medical Research Council for a first-ever trial of both screening and intervention for obstructive sleep apnoea in older people at risk for dementia.
27 June 2019
Brain disease found in former league players
For the first time, a brain disease linked with repetitive head injury in American sport has been identified in the brains of two former Australian rugby league players.
01 April 2019
Redevelop the Better Access program say mental health experts
Mental health experts from the Brain and Mind Centre call for the Better Access program to be redeveloped to maximise its benefit.