Tall Poppy helping people cope with cancer
Effective cancer care needs more than medical treatments and should incorporate evidence-based psycho-social interventions, says 2017 South Australian Tall Poppy of Science Dr Lisa Beatty. With […]
Ciao school bullies – the PEACE Pack is coming
Bullies are everywhere, but international experts are working hard to crack down on schoolyard violence. Flinders University has joined forces with one of Italy’s oldest institutions, […]
Beyondblue program a showcase for Flinders training
NewAccess is an early intervention program designed to provide easily accessible, free and quality services for people with mild to moderate depression.
Dynamin: a new tool to tackle neurological disorders
Neuroscientists at Flinders University have identified a series of chemical tools that can either increase or inhibit the release of neurotransmitters by neurons.
Re-Timer beats winter blues
Grey skies, torrential downpours and bitterly cold nights are enough to make any sun-loving Australian feel a bit gloomy, but for some people the dreary winter months are truly depressing.
Roadshow challenges misconceptions about mental health
It’s a sobering statistic that one in four Australians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime.
High-profile depression duo joins Flinders
Moving to Flinders University has truly been a family affair for Julio Licinio and Ma-Li Wong, two world-renowned obesity and depression experts.
Eating disorders flying under the radar
Eating disorders are increasingly overlooked in Australia because society is too focused on obesity prevention, Professor Tracey Wade says.
Neighbourhood links to health and wellbeing
People who live in safer, cleaner and friendly neighbourhoods experience higher levels of health and wellbeing as they age.