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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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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 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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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

19 October 2021

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2021 PREMISE Seed Funding and Career Development Grants Awarded

The Matilda Centre has awarded six grants to support HDR students and early-mid career to enhance their research programs and undertake career development activities.

19 October 2021

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Using technology to curb anxiety and alcohol use problems among youth

Results from the Inroads trial show that the online program can reduce anxiety symptoms and hazardous alcohol use among youth. Researchers at the Matilda Centre have added new content to help young people manage stress and anxiety related to COVID-19 and have optimised the platform for national roll-out across Australia.

19 October 2021

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To drink or not to drink: Does a little bit of alcohol cause good health?

We sat down and spoke to PhD student Rachel Visontay who is using a range of sophisticated statistical methods to better understand the relationship between alcohol and our health.

19 October 2021

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Translating research into practice

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Steph Kershaw is passionate about translating research into real world outcomes and benefits. She’s currently evaluating a program which provides support to the families and friends of people who use alcohol and/or other drugs.

15 October 2021

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Together we will get there, a message from #youthgotthis

The Matilda Centre once again partnered with #youthgotthis to hold a virtual public forum on Youth Mental Health. This year we heard more personal stories and the panel discussed many of the challenges that young people are facing today.

06 September 2021

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#youthgotthis returns for 2021

#youthgotthis is back for 2021! The Matilda Centre once again partners with #youthgotthis to hold this virtual public forum on Youth Mental Health.

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Empowering young people to improve their health and wellbeing

We spoke to Dr Lauren Gardner about her research career and exciting work on two on two large scale preventive eHealth programs.

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Can personality factors predict mental disorders?

PhD student Samantha Lynch is researching ways to optimise mental health interventions by using innovative ways to classify and predict mental disorders.

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Discover a new website about 'ice' developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Cracks in the Ice has launched the first national website providing resources about crystal methamphetamine ('ice') for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The development of the website was led by an expert advisory group including Aboriginal elders, researchers, and health workers together with input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members from across Australia.

Media mentions

We are regularly engaged in wider public discussion around mental health, substance use and other related topics.