Black Dog Institute’s AKT Lab win research excellence award at The MHS Awards
October 8, 2024The Arts-based Knowledge Translation (AKT) Lab team at Black Dog Institute has been honoured with the prestigious Tom Trauer Evaluation and Research Award at the annual Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand (TheMHS).
New Study Links Cognitive Function to Fall Risk in Older People
October 8, 2024A recent study has provided compelling insights into the connection between cognitive function and fall risk in older people.
Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research
September 2, 2024We calculated lost productivity due to long COVID. The impacts were greatest among people aged 30 to 49.
New research sheds light on alcohol’s impact on brain activity in social drinkers
September 2, 2024Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Science have conducted a study examining the impact of alcohol on the electrical conductivity of the brain, highlighting its sedative effects.
NeuRA launches world’s largest clinical trial for phantom limb pain
September 2, 2024NeuRA is now recruiting for TITAN, the world’s largest clinical trial to date into potential treatments phantom limb pain.
New UNSW teaching and research facility opens at Prince of Wales Hospital
September 2, 2024UNSW Sydney has unveiled its new $100 million Integrated Acute Services Building (IASB) at Prince of Wales Hospital, marking a significant milestone in healthcare collaboration.
Wellbeing day provides primary health care to mental health consumers
September 2, 2024On 21 June 2024, a wellbeing day was held for mental health consumers at the HealthOne building at The Sutherland Hospital.
Brain Health and Prevention | World Brain Day
August 5, 2024For decades, researchers and the community alike have awaited a 'silver-bullet' style drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, the major cause of dementia which accounts for over 50% of cases. Available medicines reduce symptom progression but do not alter progression of the disease. What the results of multiple trials and the cost of any treatments has highlighted is a more fundamental issue: even if we do find a therapeutic treatment, it won't proactively prevent future genrations from developing the disease.
Mental health organisations collaborate to call for changes to social media platforms
August 5, 2024Mental health organisations ReachOut, Beyond Blue and Black Dog Institute are calling for a range of evidence-based measures to help improve the safety of social media platforms for young people, including verification of mental health information and limiting infinite scroll features.
Joint Statement: Community Mental Health Gaps Continue to Widen in NSW, Says New Report from NSW Health
July 1, 2024NSW Health has released a new report into gaps in the NSW community mental health system, the first of two gap analysis reports, detailing the difference between demand for mental health services in NSW and the level of service currently available.
Black Dog Institute releases free mental health app shown to improve teenage mental health
July 1, 2024Sydney, 10 June 2024: Researchers from Black Dog Institute have successfully developed a new app shown through research to help teens better manage their mental health and improve wellbeing.
Research suggests higher intake of fruit reduces development of depression
July 1, 2024Globally, depression is a major public health concern. According to the World Health Organisation it is the largest contributor to non-fatal burden of disease, with more than 80% of this burden represented across low- and middle-income countries.
Why eating disorder care must be geared to neurodivergent patients
July 1, 2024One-third of people with an eating disorder are neurodivergent, yet traditional eating disorder research and treatments haven’t factored this into the equation.
Teenagers with ADHD more likely to self-harm, research shows
July 1, 2024New research has highlighted the higher risk of self-harm and suicide among teenagers with ADHD and the need for better-tailored intervention strategies.
Ketamine in tablet form shown to reduce symptoms of severe depression
July 1, 2024Recent research by Institute members has highlighted significant gender differences in how cognitive resilience factors influence the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
New Research finds Gender Differences in Cognitive Resilience and Mild Cognitive Impairment
July 1, 2024Recent research by Institute members has highlighted significant gender differences in how cognitive resilience factors influence the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
NeuRA researchers uncover critical, often overlooked factor in mental health research
July 1, 2024Measuring wellbeing alongside measures of psychological distress will paint a more accurate and thorough picture of mental health, found scientists at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney.
Building connected communities for adult survivors
July 1, 2024SESLHD’s Adult Survivor Program (pictured) has hosted its first Community of Practice (CoP) to support adult survivors of child sexual abuse and highlight the theme of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Connected Communities.
Improving health outcomes for our children
July 1, 2024The first SESLHD Paediatric Services Review Workshop was held in April, bringing together clinicians, managers and executives of community health and mental health services, emergency departments, paediatric wards, outpatients and ambulatory services across the District.
Keith’s Closet expanded to support those living with mental illness
July 1, 2024https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/news/keith%E2%80%99s-closet-expanded-to-support-those-living-mental-illness
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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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