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A new study led by Professor Alex Fornito that examines young people who have just developed psychosis has moved one step closer to understanding how treatment with antipsychotic medications affects the brain.

With almost 75% of all mental health illnesses beginning in adolescence and young adulthood, the University years are a critical period of vulnerability for mental ill-health. The Turner Institute is driving several co-led initiatives aimed at

A new study led by Associate Professor Yen Ying Lim at the Turner Institute will investigate the preventative potential of lifestyle interventions in slowing down cognitive decline associated with dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.

The COVID-19 Outbreak Public Evaluation (COPE) Initiative, led by Fulbright Scholar and Monash student, Mark Czeisler and Professor Shantha Rajaratnam in collaboration with Austin Health, Harvard Medical School, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital

A key message to come out of the Royal Commission is the need for improved community-based support for good mental health and wellbeing. The Turner Clinics sit at the heart of our community strategy, delivering clinical services and innovative

March 2 saw the highly anticipated release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health welcomed the Commission’s clear preventative stance in addressing the

A Monash University study into the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown and mandatory quarantine on athletes found many benefited from improved sleep patterns and mental health, while an increase in screen time and reduced exposure to outdoor light

The Turner Institute is delighted to welcome Professor Judith Gullifer, who recently joined as the new Director of Education within the School of Psychological Sciences.

Understanding, preventing and managing the impact of cybercrime on people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is the focus of a new study by researchers at the Turner Institute, Monash University.