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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

11 December 2024

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Bringing parents and teens together to support mental health

How can we improve the impact of eHealth approaches to support healthy behaviours in young people? Dr Louise Thornton’s Triple E project aims to find out.

11 December 2024

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Transforming brain health research in Australia and the US

Associate Professor Louise Mewton reflects on her Fulbright Scholarship as she returns to Australia from the Medical University of South Carolina.

11 December 2024

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University of Sydney researchers lead annual mental health conference

More than 30 Matilda Centre researchers gathered in Sydney to share the latest research on mental health and substance use.

11 December 2024

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Drawing research links between anxiety and alcohol use

As she is about to begin her final year, we chat with PhD candidate Tara Guckel to learn more about her research in early interventions for anxiety and alcohol use.

11 December 2024

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Empowering Youth Voices: Highlights from the 2024 Youth Advisory Board

Through the Matilda Centre Youth Advisory Board, the expertise and experiences of young people with lived experience have been central to the success of our work.

26 September 2024

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Adapting digital alcohol prevention strategies overseas

Meet Lyra Egan, a PhD Candidate who led an international study focused on informing the adaptation of the effective OurFutures Alcohol Module originally developed in Australia, to a Colombian context.

26 September 2024

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Empowering young voices for the future of youth health

This year, researchers at the Matilda Centre have been travelling across NSW to consult with young people and other stakeholders to develop the NSW Health Strategy for Young People’s Health and Wellbeing 2025+ on behalf of NSW Health.

26 September 2024

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How do gender and mental health interact?

Professor Cath Chapman shares how gender impacts mental health and substance use risk and protective factors.

26 September 2024

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Creating a strong and deadly future for the next generation

Project Manager Dr Kriscia Tapia shares the journey for Strong & Deadly Futures and how the program supports culturally inclusive alcohol and other drug education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

26 September 2024

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Prioritising the voices of young people in research

We asked our Youth Advisory Board about the most important mental health and substance use issues affecting young people in our community.