Mindgardens FND Clinic named a NSW Premier’s Awards finalist
The Mindgardens Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Clinic has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 NSW Premier’s Awards, which celebrate outstanding work in the NSW public sector.
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Psychosis Australia and Mindgardens Neuroscience Network Urge National Action on Underfunded Mental Health Crisis
April 7, 2025Groundbreaking position paper delivered to nearly 60 Federal MPs and Senators
Spotlight Interview: Perinatal Peer Support Project Continues Post-Grant
February 27, 2025Ashleigh Allan, the first perinatal mental health peer worker appointed in NSW, is committed to expanding the role to help more women in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and beyond as they adjust to pregnancy and new motherhood.
Telling the Story of Keeping the Body in Mind (KBIM)
December 2, 2024The Keeping the Body in Mind (KBIM) Program is recognised internationally as the gold standard for integrating physical health care with mental health treatment and support. Now, the history of the ground-breaking program is finally being told in Keeping the Body in Mind: The evolution of a lifestyle program for mental health consumers.
Mindgardens FND Clinic named a NSW Premier’s Awards finalist
September 27, 2024The Mindgardens Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Clinic has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 NSW Premier’s Awards, which celebrate outstanding work in the NSW public sector.
New Study Validates Psychosis Metabolic Risk Calculator for Australian Youth
August 21, 2024Researchers have found preliminary evidence of effectiveness of a new way of calculating the Metabolic Syndrome risk of young Australians with first-episode psychosis, with important implications for preventive treatment.
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Young detainees often have poor mental health. The earlier they’re incarcerated, the worse it gets
May 15, 2025New research shows increased mental health support would help break the cycle of incarceration – and drive down recidivism.
New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions
May 7, 2025NeuRA and UNSW researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional regulation.
Black Dog Institute welcomes substantial $1 billion election commitment for mental health
April 29, 2025Black Dog Institute has today welcomed the Albanese Labor Government’s $1 billion election commitment to expand access to free, public mental health care backed by Medicare if elected.
Meaningful conversations during Advance Care Planning Week
April 14, 2025During National Advance Care Planning Week (17–23 March), South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) residents came together to participate in a series of thought-provoking community workshops focused on what matters most at the end of life.
‘In the midst of a crisis’: teens wait months for critical mental health help
March 28, 2025Researchers are calling for urgent changes to mental health services in Australia after they found many teenagers were waiting more than three months for treatment.
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Ethics in Lived Experience Research
2 July 2025A series of ‘ethical challenges’ will be presented which will identify the strengths, challenges and potential options researchers may explore.
Psychosis: Ethanol, THC, Mushrooms and Ice
16 July 2025Mindgardens is pleased to present the fifth edition of the MindLabs Psychosis webinar series for 2025, presented by Professor David Castle.
Working with Lived Experience in Practice
16 July 2025The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with practical tips for working with people with lived experience in the design and delivery of research.
Mindgardens Neuroscience Network acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the voices of people with lived experience, their carers, families and kinship groups. We recognise the expertise acquired through living with a mental health, drug and alcohol or neurological disorder and acknowledge those who care for people on their recovery journey. We place lived experience at the heart of all that we do.
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