🚨New paper🚨 Centering authors' responsibility to engage w/ people who use drugs & respect their preferences, we argue using people-first strengths-based & inclusive language with care breaks down #DrugStigma & builds equitable values policies & practices bit.ly/3T7snh2

We are excited to announce that we are bringing back the Matilda Viz data visualisation competition for 2024! After the incredible submissions we received last year, we couldn't resist running the competition again. 🌐 Website: For all details, visit tinyurl.com/matildaviz2024 1/2

#NEW #BOOKCHAPTER Researchers from Inroads Program have published a new book chapter on trials into CBT integrated and dual-focused treatment for co-occurring alcohol use disorder and social anxiety disorder. Full chapter: link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…

Thank you to the NSW PHAA is on Bluesky Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) & AustralasianEpi for putting on the Careers night for students and recent graduates! A warm welcome to the event from Dr Kerry Chant New South Wales Chief Health Officer

#MEDIA As the NSW Drug Summit approaches, Dr Dr Steph Kershaw and Dr Jack Wilson share five key measures to be considered at the Summit. Full story: croakey.org/ahead-of-the-n…

Great to hear Ellie Gordon’s exciting PhD plans at the annual Sustainability, Climate and Health Collaboration Forum yesterday. Keep your eyes peeled for her important work on experiences of climate anxiety and distress among young people 🧠 🌱

Day 1 of the The Matilda Centre PhD Writing Retreat on beautiful Dharug Country. Grateful to be working alongside this incredible bunch of people and our new paddock buddies 🐮 ✍️

What a wonderful 3 days with the best group I could ask for to be doing a PhD with! The Matilda Centre

Congratulations to PhD candidate @Bridie_Osman for submitting her PhD! Her PhD is titled Food for thought: Investigating adolescent nutrition health behaviours and mental health and their association with the onset of chronic inflammation. Join us in congratulating Bridie!

#HIRING The Mentally Healthy Futures Project is 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. Applications close 3 Oct: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_…

We have previously analysed materials provided by Smashed & other alcohol industry-funded programmes, demonstrating that they contain industry-favourable framings that focus on peer pressure and responsible drinking, & misinformation about alcohol harms journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Presenting on the effectiveness of our Inroads Program web-based program for young adults with anxiety and harmful alcohol use. Our results highlight the importance of supplementing web-based with support from a human! The Matilda Centre #isbra #apsaar

#POSITIONSTATEMENT As the NSW Drug Summit approaches, it is vital that action on substance use in NSW prioritises the health, wellbeing and safety of people who use substances and their communities. Full position statement: sydney.edu.au/matilda-centre…

Laura Wade shares results from the Inroads Program early intervention for alcohol use and anxiety over a series of trials #SMHR2024

A/Prof Lexine Stapinski shares results from a new Inroads Program study looking at supporting young adults managing anxiety through alcohol use #SMHR2024

New data suggests ketamine use in Australia is at an all-time high. This commentary, by our researchers Brendan & Kathryn, explains: 🔷What ketamine is 🔷Why its use is rising 🔷Tips for staying safe theconversation.com/ketamine-use-i…

An incredible day at USD meeting new friends and research collaborators across the mental health and substance use space. Grateful to be in sunny California as part of the USYD-UCSD Priority Partnership! The Matilda Centre 🧠

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Happy international Day for Women and Girls in Science! To celebrate, we asked five Matildas what they love most about working in science. Check them out below ⬇️ What do you enjoy most about working in science?

#MEDIA Should we put cancer warnings on alcohol? Dr Rachel Visontay and A/Prof Louise Mewton share with The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand the latest evidence, what countries are doing about alcohol and cancer, and whether Australia should follow suit. Full story: theconversation.com/should-austral…