Monitoring technologies not trusted by those with mental health illnesses
An estimated 1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness in any given year – yet these people are fearful and distrusting of many mental health monitoring […]
Eating disorder burden weighs on parents
With eating disorders on the rise among young people, a Flinders University expert is calling for an urgent increase in support for parents as new research […]
COVID-19’s impact on Aussie family life
New research exploring COVID-19’s impact on Australian families has demonstrated the importance of developing social networks to provide support in an increasingly unstable world. Dr Sarah […]
COVID border closures and community disconnect
One year on from the re-opening of Australia’s borders to international flights, new research from Flinders University has highlighted how the border closures led people to […]
Questioning mindfulness training for young people
Despite its increasing presence in Australian schools, there is a pressing need to better understand young people’s experiences of mindfulness teaching to ensure it is actually […]
Flinders’ new spotlight on mental health
This October, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Flinders is pleased to announce the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing; a multi-disciplinary research institute improving […]
Providing mental health support for kids
The rollout of a short online course focusing on young people’s mental health and wellbeing in South Australian primary schools is giving trainee teachers and other […]
Mental health services underused in aged care
Fewer than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidised mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders […]
Healthy retirement from sport
An international study led by Flinders University is looking to create targeted support for athletes’ mental health and sleep once they retire or step down from […]