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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 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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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

Launch: Building a healthier future for all Australians through PREMISE Next Generation

Recently the Matilda Centre was proud to launch the latest NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence, PREMISE Next Generation.

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Examining approaches to treating traumatic stress and substance use among young people

In this Project Profile, Professor Katherine Mills shares how substance use and PTSD perpetuate each other and how to support young people managing these conditions.

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What does combining 40 different measurement styles mean for Australia?

Meet Associate Professor Matthew Sunderland, Program Lead in measurement and methodology at the Matilda Centre. He joins us to talk about his new project combining different measurement styles to get a better picture of mental health and substance use in Australia.

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Behind the scenes keeping Matilda Centre thriving

Meet Jasmin Bartlett, Senior Research Program Administrator and Executive Assistant at the Matilda Centre.

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YAB: Meet the new 2025 Youth Advisory Board Members

The Matilda Centre is excited to welcome six new Youth Advisory Board members from across Australia, who will help shape the future of youth mental health and substance use research. 

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.