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The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use

Promoting excellence, innovation and collaboration

We bring together world-leading researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience and community to share skills, synergise data, harness new technologies and trial innovative programs to prevent and treat mental and substance use disorders.

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About the centre

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use is a multidisciplinary research centre committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people affected by co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.

Our research

Our research aims to increase the knowledge base around the effective prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.

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Study and training

We support and nurture students and researchers of all levels with opportunities, training and mentorship from our internationally recognised researchers.

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Resources

We offer a range of training programs and resources for clinicians, schools and the general public, designed to facilitate knowledge exchange around mental health and substance use.

News and events

Our world-class researchers regularly contribute to academic debate on important issues, participate in community events and share their expertise on topical issues. Learn the latest here.

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COVID-19: Managing mental health and substance use in challenging times

We are working actively with state and federal governments, foundations and other groups to identify a strong and effective response to the mental health impacts of coronavirus.

Latest news

14 February 2023

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Investigating attitudes towards psychedelic-assisted therapy

Researchers at the University of Sydney invite mental health and AOD clinicians and people with lived experience of a mental illness or mental disorder to take part in a 20 minute online survey about attitudes towards psychedelic-assisted therapy.

15 December 2022

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2022: another successful year for PREMISE

2022 has been another successful year for PREMISE, with support schemes awarded and valuable opportunities for collaboration across institutions. Our Youth Advisory Board, Consumer Research Group, early- and mid-career researchers, and PhD students all had outstanding achievements.

15 December 2022

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PREMISE awards another two Lived Experience Partnership Grants

The Matilda Centre and PREMISE recently announced the recipients of the second round of 'Lived Experience Partnerships Grants'. The two recipients will receive funding of up to $10,000 each in 2023 to support collaboration and co-design with people with lived experience.

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