Tackling the mental health needs of teens on wait lists
A new Flinders University led project aims to help Australian teenagers who find themselves facing long wait times for mental health treatment. The project, ’Left to […]
Combating ‘climate burnout’
As the occurrence of weather extremes continues to escalate, the climate change movement now grapples with a new challenge, ‘climate burnout’. The troubling trend of despair […]
Warrior, Soldier, Brigand
A new book about institutional abuse within the Australian Defence Force Warrior, Soldier, Brigand, a new book by Flinders University’s, Professor Ben Wadham, explores the fundamental […]
New insights into sleep and mental health of athletes
From experiencing career-ending injuries to facing a barrage of criticism on social media, the 2024 Olympics have highlighted once again the physical and mental toll that […]
Is it time to redefine youth sport participation?
Australia’s youth sport needs a major overhaul if it is to re-engage those who drop out of sport and encourage effective participation and greater inclusion and […]
Veterans transitioning to civilian life deserve better support
Australia is falling short in supporting military veterans once they leave service – with researchers expressing concern about blinkered approaches to their care and wellbeing. Flinders […]
Open Door Research Initiative welcomes new honorary Professor
Flinders’ Open Door Research Initiative is excited to announce the appointment of London based Hugh Milroy as an honorary Professor. Hugh Milroy is Chief Executive Office […]
Can doomscrolling trigger an existential crisis?
In a world first study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, Flinders University researchers warn that habitual checking of disturbing stories on social […]
Sports clubs missing a trick
Physical activity and mental wellbeing go hand in hand, so how can grassroots sports clubs leverage this to cultivate environments that could improve mental health and […]