Research findings spur US mental health action during pandemic
A program of research seeking to assess the public impact of the coronavirus pandemic is making a significant impact in the US, with findings prompting government officials and policymakers to expand access to mental and behavioural health
Turner Institute 19 October, 2020
Dr Kylie King wins suicide prevention fellowship
Turner Impact Fellow Dr Kylie King has been awarded a suicide prevention fellowship to evaluate the impact of suicide awareness training and peer support interventions on construction workers.
15 October, 2020
$610K research grant to support parents of teens through pandemic
A project aimed at reducing longer-term risk of adolescent mental health problems by enhancing parents’ ability to support them through the pandemic is the recipient of a $610K MRFF-funded research grant, announced by the Australian
Turner Institute 8 October, 2020
How students have fared through the pandemic, and what it means for universities beyond 2020
There's a global spotlight shining brightly on the wellbeing of young people as we navigate the uncharted territory of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the United States, Turner Institute 7 October, 2020
Professor Jennie Ponsford AO recognised for research contribution
Professor Jennie Ponsford AO has been recognised by The Australian’s Research 2020
Turner Institute 1 October, 2020
Learning deficits may predate memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
The reduced ability to learn new information may be one of the earliest signs of the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new research study published in the journal Neurology earlier this month.
Turner Institute 29 September, 2020
Haemoglobin levels affect the results of brain connectivity studies
Monash researchers have discovered that natural variations in haemoglobin levels should be considered when using functional MRI to study brain connectivity.
Turner Institute 14 September, 2020
1:10 US adults avoiding urgent or emergency medical care because of Covid concerns
More than 1 in 10 US adults reported having avoided urgent or emergency medical care, while over 31 per cent avoided routine medical care, because of concerns over COVID-19, according to
Tall Poppy Award for sleep researcher
Congratulations to Dr Bei Bei who is a recipient of a 2020 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Science Award.
31 August, 2020