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25.01.2022 Becoming a dad and preparing for #fatherhood can be daunting and for those who have had a baby born very prematurely, there can be extra pressures and responsibilities to navigate. A recent collaborative study, involving the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health takes a look at the mental health of fathers of babies born very prematurely and the impact on their early #parenting behaviours. #developingwell #mentalhealth #newbornmedicine Murdoch Children's Research Institute Centre of Research Excellence in Newborn Medicine https://www.monash.edu//the-mental-health-of-fathers-of-ba

25.01.2022 We're delighted to welcome Associate Professor Yen Ying Lim and Associate Professor Matthew Pase of The Healthy Brain Project to the Turner Institute. The Healthy Brain Project is a community-based initiative to understand optimal brain health and ageing. For more information, visit: https://www.healthybrainproject.org.au/... #ageingwell #dementiaresearch

25.01.2022 Tune in tonight at 8.30pm for SBS's 4-part documentary Addicted Australia. The show follows the journeys of 10 Australians who engage in a unique six-month treatment program led by Prof Dan Lubman and developed by Turning Point in Melbourne. Addiction is one of the most stigmatised health conditions, and we believe that it's time to #RethinkAddiction and make it a national priority. Visit https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au #AddictedSBS BrainPark... https://www.sbs.com.au//ten-australians-confront-their-add

25.01.2022 Visiting Fulbright Scholar Mark Czeisler, who is currently undertaking research with the Turner Institute in collaboration with Austin Health and the Brigham and Women's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, has shown overwhelming public compliance with and support for #COVID19 #StayAtHome policies that have been put in place in both Australia and the USA.

23.01.2022 Could cannabis be a suitable treatment for #ADHD? In this interview with Honahlee, developmental neuroscientist Dr Hannah Kirk explores the research behind this therapeutic approach for managing ADHD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYy-BJ3z19A

23.01.2022 How are you coping during the #covid19 pandemic? BrainPark researchers are looking for participants to share their experiences via an online survey. This data will help the development of lifestyle interventions to support members of the community during times of crisis. #livingwell #mentalhealth

22.01.2022 More than 1 in 10 US adults reported having avoided urgent or emergency medical care, while over 31 per cent avoided routine medical care, because of concerns over COVID-19, according to a report appearing today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report produced by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.monash.edu//110-us-adults-avoiding-urgent-or-e

22.01.2022 A new MMWR report shows Americans are struggling with #mental #health or substance use issues during the #COVID-19 pandemic. bit.ly/MMWR81320. This study was led by Monash student Mark Czeisler as part of his graduate research with the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and Austin Health.

20.01.2022 How's your sleep right now? Dr Melinda Jackson speaks to Michael Mackenzie on ABC's Life Matters about her latest study into sleep patterns during the pandemic lockdown. #sleep #livingwell #covid19 https://www.abc.net.au//lifematters/hows-your-sle/12217636

20.01.2022 A new study by an international research team, involving Turner Institute research fellow Dr Thomas Andrillon, has found that sleepers actively suppress important information each time their eyes move during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. #sleep #livingwell #sleepresearch https://www.heraldsun.com.au//2e51ba93218e9af8e130749d88a8

20.01.2022 A new #CDC MMWR shows that an estimated 41% of U.S. adults reported avoiding medical care because of concerns about #COVID-19, including 12% who avoided urgent or emergency care, and 32% who avoided routine care. These findings represent the fourth report produced through The COVID-19 Outbreak Public Evaluation (COPE) Initiative, a collaboration between researchers atMonash University, Austin Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Australian and US residents. bit.ly/MMWR91020

20.01.2022 HIGHLIGHT | Behind BrainPark - Interview Series | In the third episode, James Morrow sits down with Founding Director Prof Murat Yucel to find out why BrainPark...? Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Uz1aGE_X8qA Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health Monash Biomedical Imaging Monash University

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Professor Murat Yucel and Professor Alex Fornito on their inclusion on the 2020 Highly Cited Researcher list. #HighlyCited2020 Monash University Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing And Health Sciences BrainPark Monash Biomedical Imaging https://www.monash.edu//turner-institute-celebrates-two-re

18.01.2022 The Turner Institute's Deputy Director, Professor Shantha Rajaratnam, speaks to HelloCare about strategies for promoting #sleep in #agedcare settings. https://hellocaremail.com.au/dont-sleep-importance-well-re/

18.01.2022 Led by Professor Kim Cornish, Director of the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, the Thrive@Monash initiative seeks to address student #mentalhealth issues via personalised #digital technologies. Read the full article in The Educator: https://www.theeducatoronline.com//firstofitskind-p/272136

17.01.2022 Although we may think of our memories as a data bank that we can retrieve and play back, the reality is more slippery and complex. Psychologists Laura Jobson (Turner Institute) and Kimberley Wade (University of Warwick, UK) together are exploring how false memories can be made and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. #livingwell #ptsd #ptsdresearch #trauma

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Leonardo Gollo, who was one of 16 Monash researchers to receive a prestigious ARC Future Fellowship. Dr Gollo's project will seek to advance the understanding of brain #ageing, and develop techniques to predict the personalised effects of brain stimulation on the ageing brain. #ageingwell #brainresearch https://www.monash.edu//monash-tops-the-field-with-over-$1

16.01.2022 Researchers from the Turner Institute have conducted the first in-game study on head impacts in elite footy. Read more about this research in #MonashLens. https://lens.monash.edu//coming-to-a-head-over-concussion-... #livingwell #afl #concussionawareness Monash University Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

15.01.2022 This week is Sleep Awareness Week. You may be experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of the #pandemic, which may be impacting your sleep. The Sleep Health Foundation has developed some excellent resources to help get you a better night's sleep. Check out: https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au//covid19-resource ... #sleep #sleepbetter #sleepandstress #sleepinCOVID19 #sleepawarenessweek #sleepandmentalhealth #livingwell

15.01.2022 Are you interested in helping to shape the future of heart attack patient care? Researchers at the Turner Institute are looking to transform heart attack care with the development of a new #digital health solution. If you have suffered a heart attack, or if you are involved in the care of heart attack patients, the Mi SmartHeart study wants to hear from you. For more information, visit https://tiny.cc/smartheart #livingwell #behaviourchange #healthcare Monash University Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing And Health Sciences Mi SmartHeart

15.01.2022 Now that were deep within the #covid19 pandemic, are you slipping back into old habits? Have you started drinking more often, or over-eating, as a way to make yourself feel better? Addiction and mental health researchers Dr Lucy Albertella, Professor Leo Fontenelle and Professor Murat Yucel explore ways to improve our resilience to stress. #livingwell #addictionresearch #habitchange https://lens.monash.edu//covid-19-understanding-habits-and

15.01.2022 EDIT: this survey is now closed. Thank you for participating. We need your help! Our brain controls everything we do and we can use our lifestyle to keep them ...healthy but do - or would you? Click below to tell us what you think about using physical activity, a healthy diet, sleep, social connection, and meditation to improve the health of your brain. SURVEY LINK: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahKsbGoRvbgfSM5

12.01.2022 If you or someone you know is struggling with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Turner Clinics are continuing to support the mental health needs of our community by providing tele-mental health services. For more information, or to make an appointment, visit: https://www.monash.edu/turner-institute/turner-clinics

12.01.2022 Tune in at 9.30am this morning to listen to Associate Professor Marie Yap speaking on ABC RN Life Matters.

12.01.2022 Join Professor Antonio Verdejo-Garcia of the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health for this webinar as he shares his research on the role of #brain mechanisms in #obesity. This event is hosted by Monash Biomedical Imaging.

12.01.2022 This week, during Men's Health Week, Monash Lens shines a spotlight on men's #mentalhealth. This article features the Turner Institute's Dr Kylie King, who talks about #masculinity and the risk factors leading to suicide. #menshealth #menshealthweek https://lens.monash.edu//mate-we-need-to-talk-about-mental

11.01.2022 Do you play sport? How is your sleep? Monash University researchers are looking for participants (age 18+) to do a short 15-minute online survey on the impact of #COVID-19 on sleep, training and health in #athletes. This important research will provide insight into the health of athletes and guidance to keep us physically and mentally healthy moving forward. If you would like to participate, please complete the survey by using this link: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePOcXk2VgzS66qN

11.01.2022 A new research study, coauthored by the Turner Institute's Associate Professor Matthew Pase and published in Neurology Journal, provides evidence that the incidence of #dementia is steadily declining by 13% per decade across the US and Europe. Read more about the study in The Age: https://www.theage.com.au//dementia-on-the-retreat-in-the- #ageingwell #dementiaresearch #aging #brainhealth

10.01.2022 #MonashStaff, we want to hear how COVID-19 is affecting your wellbeing so we can develop resources to best support you during this time. Take part in our Thrive@Home survey open until 11.59pm 13 September: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1n7H4JPhCYh8Ud

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Sally Richmond from the Turner Institute who has made it to the semi-finals of #FameLabAus for her research on the use of voice technology in parenting. The judges have chosen their finalists, now it's your turn to vote. Voting closes in 2 days, so VOTE NOW. To see Sally's video and vote, visit: https://www.fwam.com.au/victoria-semi-final/ ... #parentingstrategies #digitalmentalhealth #developingwell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBFxzV-eC6s

10.01.2022 We're keen to hear more from Monash students about how COVID-19 has affected your day-to-day life. Take part in our next Thrive@Home survey open until 19 July: http://mona.sh/nx6x30qYIx9

09.01.2022 Could #sleep be the secret to winning the AFL Premiership this year? St Kilda fans will be hoping so, as the Melbourne-based football club partners with the SIEF Ross Metcalf STEM+ Business Fellow Dr Elise Facer-Childs to explore off-field ways to enhance player recovery and performance through various sleep techniques and programs. https://www.monash.edu//could-sleep-be-the-secret-to-sport #livingwell #footy #athletes #performance

08.01.2022 Could robots be our next line of #healthcare? Research fellow Dr Nicole Robinson discusses her research using social robots to support #health and #wellbeing. #livingwell #technology Monash University https://lens.monash.edu//machine-learning-using-social-rob

06.01.2022 The Turner Institute's Dr Melinda Jackson is leading a study on how #COVID-19 and self-isolation are impacting #sleep, stress levels, and #mood. The study is particularly interested in understanding the effects of working from home, and changes in job and financial security. Listen to Dr Jackson's interview with ABC Life Matters. https://www.abc.net.au//lifematters/hows-your-sle/12217636

05.01.2022 Could #lockdown be messing with your #bodyclock? Associate Professor Sean Cain explains why you might be feeling a little tired and sluggish. https://www.theage.com.au//lockdown-could-be-messing-with- #livingwell #covid19 #circadianscience #sleepresearch

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04.01.2022 The ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function has just released its 2019 Annual Report. Check it out for our latest brain research, scientific an...d public events, and to learn how we're working with students of all ages to encourage their curiosity about the brain. https://www.brainfunction.edu.au/about/annual-reports/ Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health Monash University Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute The University of Queensland Queensland Brain Institute University of Sydney The University of Melbourne Australian Brain Alliance Australian Academy of Science Australian Science Media Centre Australasian Neuroscience Society #BrainDialogue #BrainFunction

02.01.2022 You've heard of 'switching off' before bedtime. Newly published #Monash research by Associate Professor Sean Cain suggests that you should also switch off your lights, with brighter-than-average light in the hours before bedtime associated with poorer #sleep. #circadianrhythm #livingwell Monash University Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing And Health Sciences https://www.theage.com.au//a-gloomy-conclusion-home-lighti

02.01.2022 Following the global response to George Floyds tragic death, the Black Lives Matter call is resonating in Australia too. The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health acknowledges that #Indigenous Australians experience serious health inequities. The ongoing #discrimination and #racism experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people contributes to these inequities, poorer #mental health and increased psychological distress. The Turner Institute is committed to promoting and embracing #inclusion and #diversity and stands against all forms of injustice and racism. We must work together to confront racism at the individual, societal and structural levels. To learn more visit: https://lens.monash.edu//rhetoric-reality-and-reconciliati

02.01.2022 Join Professor Kim Cornish, Director of the Turner Institute, and other leading Monash academics on Wednesday 25th November for a live one hour panel Q&A session about how Monash University is driving innovations to build a stronger and more resilient community. The Australian Bushfires, COVID-19 and the economic downturn have led to high unemployment rates and reduced social connectedness. Clinicians are reporting a spike in demand for mental health services in private pract...ice, hospitals and helplines. Monash is committed to building resilient minds and creating a genuine improvement to mental health treatment and care. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rethinking-mental-health-tr

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Professor Alex Fornito, Dr Adeel Razi and Dr Rico Lee, who received 3 of the #NHMRC Investigator grants announced by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt MP this morning. Monash Biomedical Imaging Brainpark https://www.monash.edu//investigator-grants-for-turner-res

01.01.2022 Are you a snorer, or do you live with one? A new study by researchers at the Turner Institute has found that obstructive #sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of #dementia. Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences https://www.monash.edu//new-study-finds-a-link-between-sle

01.01.2022 To better understand the experience of our students being at home in isolation, and the daily challenges that come with this such as getting enough sleep and staying connected with friends and family we are inviting all Monash students to take part in the Universitys Thrive@Home survey. The survey, which has been developed by the Turner Institute, is open until 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May. It's entirely voluntary and anonymous and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.