
Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre
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A Macquarie University research centre focused on improving health and wellbeing across the lifespan. facebook.com/LifespanMQ instagram.com/lifespan_mq
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http://www.linkedin.com/company/lifespan-health-wellbeing/ 13-07-2023 05:54:53
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Congratulations to Prof Mike Jones, whose research on the psychological components of gastrointestinal disorders has been named the 2024 clinical research paper of the year in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility mq.edu.au/faculty-of-med… PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


Are you a teacher, school counsellor, or psychologist supporting students with #academicstress in Years 11-12? #StudyWithoutStress (SWoS) teaches CBT skills to help students manage high stress levels. Become a SWoS facilitator mq.edu.au/research/resea… PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ #StudyStress #Anxiety


Is your child struggling in #preschool? #CoolLittleKids Online is an evidence-based program for parents of shy or anxious children (3–6yrs). Developed by our research team, it helps build confidence & reduce #anxiety ow.ly/LCbV50UPXcW Join now ow.ly/5qpA50UPXcU PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


Is your child feeling anxious about school? #CoolKidsOnline helps children (7–12 years) build confidence & manage #anxiety. Learn more: coolkids.org.au/login. Register: redcap.mq.edu.au/surveys/?s=8K3… PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ #ChildAnxiety #EmotionalHealthClinic


We are taking over MQ parkrun! 🏃♀️ Join us for a fancy dress fun run to raise funds in support of #mentalhealth! This event is in partnership with MQ Sport and supported by the North Ryde Rotary Club. See you on the course! mq.edu.au/research/resea… PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ parkrun Australia


#NSWYouthWeek celebrates every young person’s unique strengths. We're proud to support #YouthMentalHealth with programs like #CoolKids & #StudyWithoutStress. Learn more about our treatment services mq.edu.au/ehc-clinic PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


🎉 What a day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s event – we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout! With the amazing support from parkrun Australia, Macquarie University Sport and the Rotary Club of North Ryde, the event was a huge success PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ.


World Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Day 💙🧠 Are you a parent seeking support for your child? The #EmotionalHealthClinic offers evidence-based programs like #CoolKids, designed to support children & adolescents experiencing #anxiety mq.edu.au/coolkids PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


Check out the highlights from our event with the North Ryde Rotary Club, MQ parkrun and MQ Sport and Aquatic Centre to raise money for #mentalhealthresearch! Thanks to everyone who ran, donated, or cheered from the sidelines — your efforts are making a real difference PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ

We are thrilled to share that Dr Gabrielle Picard has been awarded the 2024 Australian Psychological Society Elsie Harwood Award for outstanding #research in #ageing, completed as part of an APAC-accredited Masters program in Psychology or a doctoral/PhD degree PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


📣 Reminder for #CoolKids Accredited Providers! Our next online Drop-in Peer Supervision Session is tomorrow at 12pm AEST. Join via the link in the reminder email. Interested in becoming a Cool Kids Accredited Provider? Learn more 👉 mq.edu.au/ehc-profession… PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


🎤 Do you have a #fear of #publicspeaking? New #research from the Centre shows that with the right strategies, even the most #anxious speakers can learn to manage their fear and speak with #confidence. Read more in the Lighthouse article 👉 ow.ly/LHme50VT3u7 PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


🌟 #AAGRT Awardee Spotlight: Diana Matovic received a grant via AAG’s partnership with Dementia Australia Research Foundation. Her project tested an intervention to boost social participation & wellbeing in people with dementia ow.ly/8Yuy50VYzYR AAG PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


You are invited to take part in this #research project if you have #livedexperience with #chronicillness. This study aims to understand the relationship between chronic illness, #socialisolation, & #loneliness. Participant Information & Consent form mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9o… PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ


📚 As Year 11 & 12 #exams approach, #stress can rise for students and parents. In this webinar, Dr Jessica Belcher shares why stress happens, what to look for, and how to support your teen. 🎥 Watch here youtube.com/watch?v=O7rsJ8… #YouthMentalHealth #StudyWithoutStress PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ
