Health Benefits of an Occasional Drink Overblown: Study
Rachel Visontay Louise Mewton Matthew Sunderland Prof Tim Slade The Matilda Centre
newsweek.com/health-benefit…

Motherhood & drinking: The relative importance of mental health & psychosocial factors on maternal alcohol misuse during the postpartum period (just accepted @JSADjournal)
The Matilda Centre Prof Maree Teesson AC Dr Louise Thornton Dr Louise Birrell (she/her) Lexine Stapinski Dr Katrina Prior
jsad.com/doi/abs/10.152…

NEW PAPER: Our recent paper revealed that #anxiety severity, coping-with-anxiety drinking motives & low social support were predictive of #alcoholmisuse in postpartum women. Yet, evidence-based support programs for new mums are lacking. We will fix that!
jsad.com/doi/abs/10.152…

Do you know six key behaviours that affect our health?
In this edition of Project Profile, Dr Dr Katrina Champion shares the latest research from Health4Life and what makes the program different.
Full story: sydney.edu.au/matilda-centre…

Early bird registrations for the TheMHS Learning Network
Conference 2024 are closing next month! Held in Canberra on 27-30 August, the conference will examine how we can come together to create a better, mentally healthy future. Register today: themhs.eventsair.com/conference2024

All donations made to Walk for WAGEC will be doubled until 5pm Wednesday 24 April! Get in today 👇

#MEDIA
What’s the deal with #socialmedia and #youth #mentalhealth ? In a piece for 360info.global, researchers Scarlett Smout, Dr Dr Louise Thornton and Jillian Halladay (she/her) share what the latest research says.
Full story: 360info.org/whats-the-deal…

University of Sydney's The Matilda Centre is leading a new approach to reduce the number of young people vaping and smoking in a trial in schools across the country.

The Our Futures vaping program showcase was attended by federal ministers Mark Butler MP and Jason Clare MP.

Check out these new NSW Health resources, developed with Aboriginal young people and researchers at The Matilda Centre, to learn about the health harms of #vaping & #smoking , reasons to quit + practical tips for you and your mob: ow.ly/rl5Z50QYCFu

#HIRING

We’re looking for a new Research Administration Officer! As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an up-and-coming person to help us provide excellent administrative experience for staff at the Matilda Centre.

Apply by 21 April: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_…

UPCOMING WEBINAR | How can mental health needs be incorporated into case formulation for people involved in the criminal justice system? Learn more at our Comorbidity Project webinar, Tue 30 April 1:30-2:30pm AEST. Register: bit.ly/3ToItn2

Erin Madden Dr Christina Marel

#OPPORTUNITY
Looking to support teens with their #mentalhealth ?
New sessions are available for the Preventure Facilitator training, an evidence-based prevention program that supports young people with their mental health.
Registrations close 3 May: pay.sydney.edu.au/PREVENTURE12

Just back from a wonderful trip connecting and building new collaborations at Lake Cargellico with the Culturally Nourishing Schooling team. What a welcoming town! The Matilda Centre Greg Vass

Had the pleasure of presenting on some of my PhD #research examining the relationship between #MDMA use and later life #anxiety and #depression this week at Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) The Matilda Centre

Are you 18+, a mother of a child under 3, experiencing anxiety and consuming alcohol?
Join a new, confidential online group discussion with other mums to help develop a program supporting mums who drink alcohol to cope with anxiety.
See if you qualify: sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3j…