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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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25 March 2024

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Breaking barriers into research on youth mental health and substance use

The Matilda Centre was proud to accept funding from several research streams to start new projects in 2024 in the areas of mental health and substance use. We sat down with some of the researchers starting new projects and heard what they’re most excited about with their new projects.

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25 March 2024

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Six key ways to help young people engage in better, healthier lives

In this edition of our Project Spotlight, we chat with Dr Katrina Champion from the Health4Life project. We discuss the six modifiable risk factors that affect young people’s health, how Health4Life utilises digital wellbeing approaches, and what they want to see from the project long-term.

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25 March 2024

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PREMISE

Our projects

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Matilda research news

Breaking barriers into research on youth mental health and substance use

Six key ways to help young people engage in better, healthier lives

Breaking the wheel on intimate partner violence

Giving rural communities a voice in suicide prevention strategies

Meet the 2023 Matilda data visualisation competition winners

PREMISE 2023: Innovations and achievements in prevention research

Connecting research to the community

Researching a better, healthier future for Australians

Mentors, conferences, and a community

Access mental health and substance use support anywhere with new digital hub