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Nature vs nurture: shedding light on heritable brain activity

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A twin study has revealed the complex interplay between genetics and environment in how our brains navigate emotional and cognitive tasks. The way our brain processes different emotional and cognitive tasks may be underpinned by common factors, find scientists from UNSW and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). In this latest study, recently published in the journal … Continued

The Florey recognises the passing of Harold Mitchell AC

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  We were deeply saddened to hear this weekend of the passing of Harold Mitchell AC at the age of 81. Harold was The Florey’s valued and deeply committed Board Chair from 2012 to 2020 and has served as a Governor since. When Harold was first appointed, he wrote in Brain Matters that he was … Continued

atWork Australia supports young people facing mental health challenges to secure meaningful employment

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Navigating the employment landscape can be challenging for many people, particularly young people. atWork Australia is now shedding light on the pressing issue of youth unemployment, specifically among those who are experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing, which can add another layer of difficulty to their job search.   A recent report from … Continued

Counselling key as loneliness increases in Australia

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COUNSELLING KEY AS LONELINESS INCREASES IN AUSTRALIA   Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) has welcomed new research which has highlighted the need for greater support with loneliness on the rise in younger people and more Australians saying ‘I don’t’ to marriage.   RANSW CEO Elisabeth Shaw said the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) … Continued

Study examines Maori response during COVID-19

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A study into the social response of Māori during the COVID-19 pandemic has found the interconnectedness of Indigenous communities could be key to developing greater and more effective public health policies.  The study by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Auckland University of Technology focused on how members of a remote hapū (sub-tribe) from Ngāti Kahungunu, … Continued

Youth mental health expert available for interview about romantic relationships in the lead up to Valentine’s Day

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This month, youth mental health service ReachOut has released brand new support for young people navigating romantic relationship issues and for parents supporting their teens.    ReachOut’s Clinical Lead, Linda Williams, is available for interview about: How young people may be feeling in the lead up to Valentine’s Day.  The new support ReachOut has created … Continued

Prevent A Suicide: What to Say

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  Media Release Friday 2nd February Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation About 250 Australians Attempt Suicide Each Day – Mainly healthy young Females .. Of those that die from suicide 75% are male and 25% are Female   Clinical Associate Professor David Horgan Clinical Associate Professor David Horgan, the founder of the Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation … Continued