No evidence to suggest medicinal cannabis is effective for depression, anxiety or PTSD
In the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of medicinal cannabis across a range of mental health conditions, researchers have found no evidence that it is effective in treating anxiety, depression or PTSD.
New Community of Practice bringing together best practice for AOD and mental health worker community
The Guidelines Community of Practice is for Australian Professionals working with people experiencing co-occurring alcohol and other drug use and mental health conditions.
Collaborate, consult, culturally safe: working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to prevent health-related harms
Meet Dr Kriscia Tapia, a researcher committed to ensuring culturally appropriate health programs through consultation and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Addressing childhood trauma using creative expressive therapy in schools: The value of collaboration and connection
Young people deserve evidence-backed and evaluated programs to ensure they’re getting the best from mental health interventions. That’s where the Matilda Centre comes in.
The Matilda Centre and PREMISE Next Generation Centre of Research Excellence are pleased to announce the ten recipients of the 2025 capacity building schemes to support Early and Mid-Career Researchers and Higher Degree Students.
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Co-production in action: Youth Advisory Board making an impact through the Youth Priorities Project
The Matilda Centre Youth Advisory Board is helping to improve the quality of mental health and substance use research through co-design.
Mental health worst among girls and gender diverse teens, study finds
Almost one in four high school students report mental health problems by Year 10, with gender diverse teens and girls living with disadvantage hit the hardest.
One in three crisis support workers experiences psychological distress, but there are ways to cope
Wellbeing was highest among phone-based crisis workers and those in helpline offices, compared to those providing support while working from home or via online chat, a new University of Sydney finds.
Social venture improves risk taking and mental health in 1400 schools across Australia
A powerful partnership between researchers and the University helped turn evidence-based mental health programs into a national social venture reaching over 1400 schools.
Depressed adolescents twice as likely to vape
A Matilda Centre Study found high school students struggling with mental ill-health, stress and low levels of wellbeing were more likely to have tried e-cigarettes.
Almost half of Aussie teens live with a chronic disease or developmental condition
Research from the Matilda Centre’s Dr Bridie Osman found that 42% of Australian teens have one of ten chronic diseases or developmental conditions, and a correlation between these conditions and an increase in screen time, ultra-processed food, sugar-sweetened drinks and mental ill-health.
