Our research

Improving social outcomes for people with complex mental illness

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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Research streams

With a focus on prevention, early intervention, treatment and epidemiology, our research streams facilitate knowledge exchange and develop strategic partnerships.

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PREMISE

The Matilda Centre hosts the PREMISE NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Prevention and Early Intervention in Mental Illness and Substance Use.

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Our projects

Our research projects are designed to increase the knowledge base around the effective prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.

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Our people

Our talented team of researchers and professional staff undertake world-leading research in the areas of mental health 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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Matilda research news

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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

Translating mental health and substance use prevention research to school communities

We spoke to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dr Emma Devine, about her journey to research translation and application, and two projects she manages at the Matilda Centre.

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06 May 2022

The Matilda Viz competition

The Matilda Centre’s inaugural data visualisation competition is now close, and the winners have been chosen.

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29 March 2022

Introducing Learning with FASD

Researchers at the University of Sydney's Matilda Centre have launched 'Learning with FASD' to assist primary school teaching and support staff to understand and support children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in Australian schools.

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24 March 2022