When it comes to attention difficulties in childhood, early intervention is critical. A new study based at the Turner Institute and Murdoch Children's Research Institute is interested in whether a game-based attention training program improves attention skills in children who’ve experienced an acquired brain injury (ABI). We’re looking for children aged 4 - 9 years who have experienced an ABI to take part. Please get in touch with the research team for more information tali.train2@monash.edu. https://www.mcri.edu.au/research/projects/training-attention-after-brain-injury-in-children

It's official! The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health officially launched on the 2nd July 2019. Thank to the support and generosity of the David W. Turner Endowment Fund, the Turner Institute will not only transform how we understand and treat brain and mental health conditions across the lifespan, but will help to create mentally healthy communities globally. #ChangeItForGood

A study led by the Turner Institutes Dr Elise Facer-Childs, shows it's possible to shift the circadian rhythm of 'night owls' leading to significant physical and mental health improvements.

A recent study by the Turner Institute's Associate Professor Sean Cain and team has revealed that humans are 3-4 more times sensitive to evening light than we previously thought. It was also found that the level of sensitivity varies greatly between individuals and causes melatonin suppression, disrupting our circadian rhythm. (The Age, 1 June 2019)