Mindgardens FND Clinic named a NSW Premier’s Awards finalist
The Mindgardens Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Clinic has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 NSW Premier’s Awards, which celebrate outstanding work in the NSW public sector.
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Telling the Story of Keeping the Body in Mind (KBIM)
December 2, 2024The Keeping the Body in Mind (KBIM) Program is recognised internationally as the gold standard for integrating physical health care with mental health treatment and support. Now, the history of the ground-breaking program is finally being told in Keeping the Body in Mind: The evolution of a lifestyle program for mental health consumers.
Mindgardens FND Clinic named a NSW Premier’s Awards finalist
September 27, 2024The Mindgardens Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Clinic has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 NSW Premier’s Awards, which celebrate outstanding work in the NSW public sector.
New Study Validates Psychosis Metabolic Risk Calculator for Australian Youth
August 21, 2024Researchers have found preliminary evidence of effectiveness of a new way of calculating the Metabolic Syndrome risk of young Australians with first-episode psychosis, with important implications for preventive treatment.
Integrated care emerging as promising solution to global burden of youth mental health
July 23, 2024A new conceptual model for integrated care has emerged as a promising solution to address the global burden of youth mental health disorders.
Enhancing Access to Evidence-Based Care for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Patients
July 17, 2024People living with Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) differ widely in their access to, and the forms of care they receive depending on where in Australia and New Zealand they live, a bi-national survey of FND clinics has found.
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Professor Matthew Kiernan AM awarded the 2024 GSK Award for Research Excellence
November 19, 2024Professor Matthew Kiernan AM, CEO and Institute Director at NeuRA and Scientia Professor of Neuroscience at UNSW, has won the prestigious 2024 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his work in neurodegenerative diseases.
Lived experience is the beating heart of mental health and suicide prevention
November 19, 2024Mental ill health and suicidal distress are deeply human experiences – which is why keeping people safe during these challenging times requires a human touch.
Stroke associated with long-term cognitive decline
November 19, 2024New evidence from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) indicates that older adults who experience a stroke for the first time will have substantial immediate and accelerated long-term cognitive decline.
Rise in suicidal behaviours among young people linked to hotter temperatures
November 19, 2024Hot weather has been linked to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviours among young Australians, new research shows, prompting calls for an overhaul of public health approaches to higher temperatures.
Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
November 19, 2024While the benefits of fitness for children are clear, physical activities should be done in a safe and fun way.
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Keeping the Co in Co-Design: Employees of UNSW, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Black Dog Institute and NeuRA – Discount Tickets $40
26 November 2024 – 27 November 2024This workshop is for people who are interested in developing individual and/or organisational capability to engage in co-design projects relating to mental health, drug & alcohol and neurological disorders, and is open to people in a lived experience, clinical and/or research role.
Introduction to Implementation Science: Employees of UNSW, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Black Dog Institute and NeuRA – Discount Tickets $20
19 November 2024This workshop will provide an overview of Implementation Science principles and introduce key concepts, definitions, and most common implementation frameworks.
Ethics in Lived Experience Research: Employees of UNSW, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Black Dog Institute and NeuRA – Discount Tickets $20
14 November 2024This workshop will provide a series of ‘ethical challenges’ to identify the strengths, challenges and potential options researchers may explore and explain that there are no ‘black and white’ answers to ethical challenges.
SYMPOSIUM Insight to Impact: translating psychosis research into practice and policy
16 October 2024Psychosis Australia, in collaboration with Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, proudly presents an enlightening day dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge psychosis research and real-world application.
Mindgardens Neuroscience Network acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.
We acknowledge the voices of people with lived experience, their carers, families and kinship groups. We recognise the expertise acquired through living with a mental health, drug and alcohol or neurological disorder and acknowledge those who care for people on their recovery journey. We place lived experience at the heart of all that we do.
Brings together the strengths of four founding organisations
