Extra support for mental health
In the face of a projected 42% shortfall in mental health workers by 2030, Flinders University is rolling out an innovative project aimed at expanding the […]
Caring Futures Institute
Instagram’s body image effect
Viewing sexualised Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among […]
Four body image types can ‘shape fitness’
Hitting the gym or running track seems straight forward for some – but what are the barriers many women face in partaking in regular exercise, particularly […]
Sights set on dementia care
More than 50% of Australians living in residential aged care facilities have a dementia diagnosis, with aged care services around the world preparing for the number […]
Caring for the home carers
Most people living with a terminal illness and approaching death need the assistance of a non-professional carer such as a family member, friend, or neighbour to […]
New research lab tackles body image with Australian of the Year
Flinders University is now the home of The Embrace Impact Lab, a new health and wellbeing research initiative to help young Australians and their parents tackle […]
Country cardiac rehab help launches in SA-NT
When specialist care, outpatient departments or even a doctor’s appointment means driving long distances, managing, and recovering from heart disease can be difficult. To address the […]
Self-managed hospital-to-home interventions necessary for frail older adults
Frailty leaves older adults especially vulnerable – and increases their stays in hospital – which underlines the importance of a self-managed exercise and nutrition program that […]
AI to help hospital discharge
A major new $2.9 million digital health project led by Flinders University will target the dosage and failures of prescription drugs used by patients at home […]