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#MEDIA Matilda Centre researcher Scarlett Smout recently joined The Educator to discuss the proposed teen social media ban, and the need for greater nuance and youth consultation. Full story: theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/new-p…

We're looking for a post-doc for our awesome project, led by Prof Maree Teesson AC & Marlee Bower. A chance to work at the exciting intersection of research+policy. Theres a great program of work planned for next year + scope to lead your own research in social determinants of #mentalhealth

A bit exciting! 🎉🥳🙌

So grateful for this honour - thank you so much to my mentors Prof Maree Teesson AC Marlee Bower @K_Champion1 Nickie Newton Lauren Gardner and the incredibly supportive research group at The Matilda Centre. And a massive congratulations to fellow Matilda Lucy Grummitt 👏👏

Dr Scarlett Smout gives results into a study for lifestyle behaviour modifications and its relationship with mental health in Australian adolescents long-term. Data was from >6000 adolescents in the Health4Life study #SMHR2024

Scarlett’s (Scarlett Smout) tops off her award-winning day presenting at #smhr2024 @smhr on her PhD work. The Matilda Centre

Even small lifestyle behaviour changes (🍎 🚬 💤 🏃‍♀️) are associated with improvements in mental health over time among young people. Scarlett Smout presenting her important PhD findings at #SMHR2024 👏 The Matilda Centre

Closing this week on Thursday!

New paper by Australia's Mental Health Think Tank Chair Prof Maree Teesson AC & Member Harvey Whiteford outlines policy implications of the recent Australian Bureau of Statistics NSMHWB. Bold & innovative policy responses are needed to address increasing rates of mental disorder in young Australians. doi.org/10.1177/000486…

"There's still not enough light shone on suicide - not the fact that it's happening, but that there is a way through." Australia's Mental Health Think Tank Member John Brogden discusses new book 'Profiles in Hope' on ABC Sydney here: abc.net.au/listen/program…. All book royalties go to Lifeline.

#LASTCHANCE We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the team! Support a program of work breaking down silos and work collaboratively to improve the mental health of Australians. Hurry - applications close 14 Nov: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_…

NEW | We are proud to share a new report to prioritise social connection in UK and Australian policy. Together, UCL Policy Lab and @TheMatilda_USYD reflected on the best available academic and community evidence. Our findings: bit.ly/40NICop

TWTR is: Placing social connection at the heart of public policy in the United Kingdom and Australia ➡️apo.org.au/node/329025 The Matilda Centre UCL Policy Lab An evidence-based charting of sustainable interventions to strengthen connection at the structural level. #loneliness

Join us as a postdoc (up to 5 years) on this Wellcome funded project to study perinatal intrusive thoughts and anxiety! Find out more & apply here by 18 December 2024: external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/5294… The position will be based UNSW UNSW Science in Sydney.

We're proud to share a new report on the Future of Social Connection in UK & Australian Policy. The report ties together current evidence & outcomes of a Roundtable led by Australia's Mental Health Think Tank Chair Prof Maree Teesson AC, Member Marc Stears & Academic Lead Marlee Bower. doi.org/10.25910/3eb2-….

#SUBMISSION Implement a cross-departmental approach to social connection, says Mentally Healthy Futures Project in recently provided expert submission to the NSW Parliament Inquiry into Prevalence, Causes and Impacts of Loneliness in NSW. Full submission: parliament.nsw.gov.au/lcdocs/submiss…

Can a school-based digital health intervention improve adolescents’ intentions to improve their lifestyle behaviours? New study led by @Siobhanmaeve, Scarlett Smout and @K_Champion1 suggests it can. But more work is needed to see sustained results. doi.org/10.17269/s4199…

Congratulations Lyra!!!!

Australia's Mental Health Think Tank have released an urgent call to action for the upcoming election. The elected government must put mounting evidence into action by addressing the social & economic drivers of youth mental health in Australia. Access the full report here: mentalhealththinktank.org.au/policy-documen…

The report takes stock of progress made over the last two years against original recommendations proposed in 2022, and puts forward new recommendations based on the latest evidence.