The Matilda Centre
@TheMatilda_USyd
A @Sydney_Uni research centre with a focus on the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental + substance use disorders. #matildacentre
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New opportunity to do a PhD with me on mental health and/or lifestyle risk behaviours among adolescents!
⭐️Annual stipend, starting at $40,109
⭐️Access to outstanding support & training at the
The Matilda Centre Sydney Health
For more info, visit: sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c…
#RESEARCH
NEW DATA ON MOTHERS POSTPARTUM ALCOHOL USE, ANXIETY, COPING & SOCIAL SUPPORT. Led by Dr @KatPrior1 & published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, the study examined the mental health & drinking patterns of 319 mothers who gave birth in the last 12mths.
Full paper: jsad.com/doi/abs/10.152…
‘Huge’ proportion of memtal health conditions caused by childhood maltreatment | Health | The Guardian Lucy Grummitt The Matilda Centre harrowing findings and hope for a better future University of Sydney SMHR Mark Butler MP theguardian.com/australia-news…
Better quality studies are increasingly finding that low alcohol consumption is not health-protective
In our latest blog, Rachel Visontay looks at what these studies find & why it may lead to countries reducing drinking guidelines The Matilda Centre University of Sydney
ias.org.uk/2024/05/09/is-…
Up to 40% of mental health conditions linked to child abuse & neglect, The Matilda Centre study finds, based on #ACMS data & 2 other major surveys. All the more reason for Aust Govt to hold a national summit to prevent child maltreatment abc.net.au/news/2024-05-0… via ABC Australia
Congratulations Dr Ivana Kihas . Very proud supervisors Prof Mills A/Prof Barrett and me The Matilda Centre .. congrats Alex MPH ... graduations a time to thank amazing supportive families #thankyoufamily . Wonderful ceremony University of Sydney ..Mark Scott
WEBINAR RECORDING AVAILABLE
Did you miss our Comorbidity Project webinar with Dr Clara Fritchley? Catch up on addressing the mental health needs of people involved in the criminal justice system in our webinar library bit.ly/CGL-webinars
Erin Madden Dr Christina Marel @Mteesson
So proud of #TeamMatilda who yesterday walked 10kms for #WalkForWAGEC !
We are thrilled to have raised over $3000 who supports women and girls in crisis, and advocates to end gender-based violence.
You can still donate: walkforwagec.org.au/fundraisers/Th…
What a privilege to present research evidence from The Matilda Centre alongside the amazing Emily Stockings in the Senate. Supporting the use of #ecigarettes in harm reduction while upskilling youth Our Futures Institute University of Sydney
#MEDIA
How does mental health, trauma and substance use affect gender-based violence? Can addressing it help prevent violence?
Dr Siobhan O'Dean, PhD., Dr @lucygrummitt and Dr Dr Steph Kershaw share what the research says in the @ConversationEDI.
Full story: theconversation.com/to-tackle-gend…
Our The Matilda Centre team have raised a whopping $2.5K for the Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC) to support women and children escaping violence. To help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,700 and get behind an important cause, donate to walkforwagec.org.au/fundraisers/Th…💜💛
UPCOMING WEBINAR |
Learn more about the impacts of and treatment for alcohol use on older adults at our Comorbidity Project webinar with Louise Mewton, Tue 28 May 1:30-2:30pm AEST.
Register: bit.ly/3xBsGIZ
Erin Madden Dr Christina Marel Prof Maree Teesson AC