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The latest news and events from the Matilda Centre

We share news of our latest research, projects and activities at the Matilda Centre. Browse some of our stories here.

04 October 2022

MDMA and mood: starting the PhD journey

We sat down with PhD student, Zachary Bryant, to chat about his research in understanding the relationship between MDMA (ecstasy), mental health, and addiction; and the implications for novel psychedelic treatments. Zac also shares some of the items in his 'mental health and well being toolkit' and his love of football.

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04 October 2022

Digital intervention engagement: reducing chronic disease risk and improving mental health

We spoke to research fellow Dr Louise Thornton, program lead in digital interventions and engagement at the Matilda Centre about her switch from opera singing to research, generating ideas, and addressing the low adoption and adherence of digital health interventions.

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23 September 2022

Positive Action: Science and psychology to support young Australians with climate distress

The Matilda Centre and Net Zero Initiative bring you "Positive Action: Science and psychology to support young Australians with climate distress" to discuss the mental health impacts of climate change, arm young people with practical coping strategies, and discover Net Zero solutions that industry can implement to bring about change.

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09 August 2022

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Call for targeted measures to address pandemic's impact on young people

25 July 2022

A high-powered taskforce led by the Sydney Policy Lab has called for the the federal government to introduce active measures to drive a 'generational catch-up' for young people, who have been disproportionately disadvantaged from the COVID-19 pandemic response.

'Long COVID' presents a major health challenge - how can Australia be prepared?

30 June 2022

Triple vaccination seems to reduce the chance of long COVID - but we still need to prepare for a jump in cases, write researchers at the University of Sydney.

1,037 Australians share priority policy issues for mental health

07 June 2022

University of Sydney researchers surveyed Australians on their mental health experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights into what needs to change for an effective mental health system.

Screen time, alcohol & poor sleep for girls: how the pandemic impacts teens

02 June 2022

The first study to comprehensively examine how young people's health behaviours changed over a two-year period encompassing the COVID-19 pandemic finds both pros and cons.

Sydney researchers secure over 12 million clinical trial funding

24 May 2022

Six University of Sydney researchers have been awarded $12.36 million in funding for new health and medical research projects through the NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohorts Scheme.

Maree Teesson to chair national mental health expert panel

05 April 2022

Director of the Matilda Centre, Professor Maree Teesson AC will chair an expert advisory panel that will guide Australia's future roadmap in mental health research.

26 books you should read this summer

20 December 2021

What will you be reading this summer break? Our experts share their favourite reads from 2021. These are the books they couldn't put down, the unexpected comforts during the pandemic, the deep fascinating reads late at night and the much-loved books they reread.

MDMA and mood: starting the PhD journey

Digital intervention engagement: reducing chronic disease risk and improving mental health

Positive Action: Science and psychology to support young Australians with climate distress

Opportunity for young LGBTQ+ people to join a Youth Advisory Committee

Winners announced for the Matilda Viz competition

Call for targeted measures to address pandemic's impact on young people

'Long COVID' presents a major health challenge - how can Australia be prepared?

1,037 Australians share priority policy issues for mental health

Screen time, alcohol & poor sleep for girls: how the pandemic impacts teens

Sydney researchers secure over 12 million clinical trial funding

Maree Teesson to chair national mental health expert panel

26 books you should read this summer

Lift in restrictions: Sydney experts on what we can expect

Review of COVID and mental health finds hope but growing inequalities

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