To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting their parents
May 19, 2026Long-term data shows children are more likely to develop mental health issues when their parents experience financial stress and housing instability. So what can actually help?
First signs of recovery emerge in Australia’s youth mental health crisis
May 18, 2026A new analysis of 24 years of Australian data found a long-term trend of deteriorating mental health among adolescents and young adults had the steepest decline between 2019 and 2021 – and is only now showing a clear rebound.
How does Medicare’s new Mental Health Check In work? Is this low-intensity CBT likely to help?
April 10, 2026The idea is to catch mental health problems early, before they get worse. Here’s how it works – and the outcomes of those who’ve tried similar programs.
This common antidepressant helps people cut back on methamphetamine – new study
April 2, 2026Methamphetamine – more commonly known as meth, crystal or ice – is a highly addictive, stimulant drug. Now, a cheap, safe and readily available medicine that has been used to treat depression for years is showing promise.
Vaping likely to cause cancer: new findings
March 31, 2026A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW found vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer – even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk. Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, say the authors of a new study, led by UNSW Sydney and published today in Carcinogenesis.
Bright ideas: UNSW secures $20m in health and medical research grants
February 2, 2026UNSW Sydney academics have been awarded more than $20 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research (NHMRC) Ideas and Development Grants funding. The funding will support 12 projects in science, engineering and medicine.
Boosting trust in “real-world” studies of health and medical interventions
September 4, 2025Using real-world data from electronic medical records and registries, the TARGET Guideline was developed in a global initiative by researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney to improve how studies that use observational data are reported across all fields of medicine and health research.
$4.7 million for UNSW researchers to investigate long COVID
January 22, 2026The newly funded projects will support the development of tools and therapies to enhance support for people living with long COVID.
Clues to Alzheimer’s disease may be hiding in our ‘junk’DNA
December 19, 2025UNSW scientists have uncovered the hidden switches in DNA, revealing new insights into Alzheimer’s disease.
NSW Premier opens UNSW’s world-leading Health Translation Hub
November 25, 2025The first-of-its-kind facility built by UNSW Sydney and Plenary will revolutionise patient care, research, education and health innovation.
Dementia care pioneer named NSW Senior Australian of the Year
November 11, 2025UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, Henry Brodaty AO, was honoured for his contributions to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease.
Brainwave study sheds light on cause of ‘hearing voices’
October 22, 2025A study of the way people process inner and outer speech is the first tangible evidence of a key theory about schizophrenia’s drivers.
Low-cost ketamine treatment for depression found to be effective long term
October 7, 2025A new study shows longer-term use of generic ketamine for severe depression is safe and effective, but researchers say access to the low-cost option remains limited by funding gaps.
Black Dog Institute and UNSW win national research excellence award for emergency service worker mental health
September 10, 2025A collaborative research program between Black Dog Institute and UNSW Sydney has been recognised with the prestigious Tom Trauer Evaluation and Research Award at the 2025 Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand (TheMHS Awards).
Ten-year agreement marks new era of collaboration for NeuRA and UNSW
August 29, 2025World class research to improve the brain health of Australians will be driven by a major new affiliation agreement confirmed today by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW.
UNSW Sydney and NeuRA renew commitment to advancing neuroscience research
August 29, 2025The new partnership builds on a shared vision to improve the brain health of Australians through innovation and research excellence in neuroscience.
Invest in brain health to boost productivity, UNSW expert says
July 23, 2025Australia must support prevention-focused dementia research as a national productivity strategy, says UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty.
Neuroscience Drives New Wellbeing App: ReNeuWell
June 16, 2025Researchers from NeuRA and UNSW Sydney have launched a new app aimed at boosting the wellbeing and resilience of adults. This innovative mobile application, called ReNeuWell, shifts the focus from managing distress to actively promoting mental flourishing, offering a neuroscience-backed, personalized approach to mental health.
Mental health system overhaul: we need to focus on lifestyle, experts say
August 13, 2025Lifestyle interventions must be a focus of mental health care, an international group of experts says.
UNSW’S Health Translation Hub reaches major milestone
July 31, 2025The UNSW Health Translation Hub will transform patient care, embed researchers into hospitals and enhance learning for the next generation of health workers.
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