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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

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Building mental health capability in the alcohol and other drug workforce

The third edition of the Guidelines on co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions aim to address a critical and longstanding workforce development need.

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Investigating adolescent nutrition, other lifestyle behaviours, and the onset of chronic inflammation

This month we spoke to PhD candidate and research officer, Bridie Osman, about her background and her PhD journey to date at the Matilda Centre.

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Reducing use and harms associated with smoking, e-cigarettes, and mental health across the lifespan

This month we spoke to senior research fellow Dr Emily Stockings who joined the Matilda Centre in 2022 as program lead in smoking, vaping and mental health.

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