Griffith University
A new study underlines the annual AU$7 trillion (US$5 trillion) value of nature in mental health benefits, and is calling for urgent government action to expand access to nature as a frontline response to the worsening global mental health crisis.
Edith Cowan University
New ECU research has found people with chronic pain can boost their wellbeing not by giving up old goals, but by finding new meaningful ones.
Griffith University
Medication typically used to manage diabetes or obesity may help reduce the risk of worsening depression, anxiety and self-harm, new Griffith University research has shown.
Charles Darwin University
The popularity of a grassroots boxing program and its evolution in under two years is underscoring the importance and need for clinical trauma recovery programs in the Northern Territory.
Griffith University
A study undertaken by Griffith University researchers explored the intersections of men, suicide and child sexual abuse, revealing the lifelong impacts of adverse childhood experiences on adult survivors’ mental health and suicide risk.
Griffith University
Riskier anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has been linked to poorer mental health symptoms, new Griffith University research has found.
Curtin University
Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a new Curtin University study, that is now behind the redevelopment of a safer, wellbeing chatbot called Monti.
University of the Sunshine Coast
From veterinary medicine to naturopathy, the Mental Health and Neuroscience postgraduate programs have just graduated the 100th student. Graduates are translating mental health and neuroscience knowledge into diverse, real‑world impact.
Australian Catholic University
New national data tracking Australia’s school leaders over 15 years reveals a dramatic decline in principal health and wellbeing with exposure to violence, stress and workload worse than when the landmark study began in 2011.
Edith Cowan University
A new Edith Cowan University study has investigated the positive impact of community music education programs in regional Australia – providing non-medical, cost-effective, and community-based opportunities to reach out to young people who are struggling.
Murdoch University
A little self-compassion can go a long way when you have chronic pain, according to a new study out of Murdoch University.
Charles Darwin University
Unfair or pointless work tasks are driving more employees to mentally check out, turning to the internet to cope with stress, sleepless nights, and next-day burnout, new research shows.