#MEDIA
What’s the deal with #socialmedia and #youth #mentalhealth ? In a piece for 360info.global, researchers Scarlett Smout, Dr Dr Louise Thornton and Jillian Halladay (she/her) share what the latest research says.
Full story: 360info.org/whats-the-deal…

University of Sydney's The Matilda Centre is leading a new approach to reduce the number of young people vaping and smoking in a trial in schools across the country.

The Our Futures vaping program showcase was attended by federal ministers Mark Butler MP and Jason Clare MP.

Check out these new NSW Health resources, developed with Aboriginal young people and researchers at The Matilda Centre, to learn about the health harms of #vaping & #smoking , reasons to quit + practical tips for you and your mob: ow.ly/rl5Z50QYCFu

#HIRING

We’re looking for a new Research Administration Officer! As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an up-and-coming person to help us provide excellent administrative experience for staff at the Matilda Centre.

Apply by 21 April: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_…

UPCOMING WEBINAR | How can mental health needs be incorporated into case formulation for people involved in the criminal justice system? Learn more at our Comorbidity Project webinar, Tue 30 April 1:30-2:30pm AEST. Register: bit.ly/3ToItn2

Erin Madden Dr Christina Marel

#OPPORTUNITY
Looking to support teens with their #mentalhealth ?
New sessions are available for the Preventure Facilitator training, an evidence-based prevention program that supports young people with their mental health.
Registrations close 3 May: pay.sydney.edu.au/PREVENTURE12

Just back from a wonderful trip connecting and building new collaborations at Lake Cargellico with the Culturally Nourishing Schooling team. What a welcoming town! The Matilda Centre Greg Vass

Had the pleasure of presenting on some of my PhD #research examining the relationship between #MDMA use and later life #anxiety and #depression this week at Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) The Matilda Centre

Are you 18+, a mother of a child under 3, experiencing anxiety and consuming alcohol?
Join a new, confidential online group discussion with other mums to help develop a program supporting mums who drink alcohol to cope with anxiety.
See if you qualify: sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3j…

Heading to the DANA Forum today? Stop by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care funded Guidelines on co-occurring conditions table, where our team are sharing evidence-based resources for managing co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions bit.ly/comorbidity-gu…

Aussie States/Territories have banned #smartphones in schools. Globally we're seeing attempts to ban social media for young teens. Myself, Jillian Halladay (she/her) & Dr Louise Thornton argue this isn't a panacea for the youth #mentalhealth crisis.

#CreativeCommons : 360info.org/whats-the-deal…

Media release: Demand for new youth anti-vaping program surges as Parliament considers world leading vaping reforms.

Mark Butler MP⁩ #auspol ministers.education.gov.au/butler/demand-…

Vaping is a menace in our schools and vape companies are targeting our kids.

Thank you to Mental Health Coordinating Council and NADA for hosting Collaborative Connections 2024. Tanaya Narbey-Rolph & SDECC’s Belinda Volkov presented on implementing Australian Department of Health and Aged Care funded Guidelines on co-occurring conditions, an evidence-based resource available at bit.ly/comorbidity-gu…