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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

11 December 2024

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Bringing parents and teens together to support mental health

How can we improve the impact of eHealth approaches to support healthy behaviours in young people? Dr Louise Thornton’s Triple E project aims to find out.

11 December 2024

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Transforming brain health research in Australia and the US

Associate Professor Louise Mewton reflects on her Fulbright Scholarship as she returns to Australia from the Medical University of South Carolina.

11 December 2024

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University of Sydney researchers lead annual mental health conference

More than 30 Matilda Centre researchers gathered in Sydney to share the latest research on mental health and substance use.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand and our responsibility to respect and care for country, people and spirit.