2023 has been a big year for the members of Australia's Mental Health Think Tank! Here's a 🧵celebrating a few highlights!
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Think Tank Chair Prof @MTeesson was Snr Author on a rigorous umbrella review on the mental health impacts of #COVID19. When interviewed on the implications, she highlighted the importance of implementing a wraparound "youth recovery" policy response. sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/n…
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Think Tank member Professor Tom Calma was named 2023 Senior Australian of the Year. Hear more about Tom's amazing achievements and motivations for his work here: vimeo.com/793982557. Congratulations Tom, so well deserved! 👏🙌🎉#2023highlights
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Think Tank member @pat_dudgeon’s paper was published in the BMJ last month. The paper discusses why relational self-care is important for everyone’s wellbeing. Read the full article here: bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p249…. Congratulations Pat! 👏🙌🎊 #2023highlights
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2023 marked the 60-year anniversary of @LifelineAust. Congratulations to @AusMHThinkTank member and former chair of @LifelineAust John Brogden! 🎉👏Watch John’s interview with Sky News discussing the history and work of @LifelineAust: skynews.com.au/opinion/paul-… #2023highlights
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Think Tank member Scientia Professor @HM_Christensen received the James Cook Medal at the 2023 @royalsonsw Awards. This prestigious medal recognises outstanding contributions to science and human welfare. Congratulations @HM_Christensen! 🙌👏🎉 #2023highlights
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Think Tank member Prof. Harvey Whiteford published a landmark paper exploring innovative applications of mental health modelling approaches in the ANZ Journal of Psychiatry earlier this year. Congratulations Harvey! 👏🙌🎊journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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Think Tank member Prof @ian_hickie and his team at the @BrainMind_Usyd were recently awarded a $5.4 million @wellcometrust grant to fund their research into youth-onset mood disorders. Congratulations Ian! 🎉👏🙌Read more here: sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/n… #2023highlights
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Think Tank member @ProfFranKayLamb co-developed eCliPSE, launched for public access this year. It's an online portal providing free 24/7 access to evidence-based treatment for those experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use problems 👏🙌 newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/fe…
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The Respect Agenda, authored by @AusMHThinkTank member Professor @mds49, was published in September 2023. Majority of the UK populace felt their concerns are overlooked and are frustrated by the attitudes of those in power. phys.org/news/2023-09-uk-vot… #2023highlights
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In May 2023, @AusMHThinkTank member Professor @PatMcGorry published a paper outlining the sobering state and neglect of youth mental health and wellbeing. Pat suggests priority actions needed to tackle this public health issue. Congratulations Pat! 👏🙌journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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Think Tank member Professor @ACalear and her team were awarded an @ausrotaryhealth Mental Health Research Grant to run a cluster RCT of a mental health education program in ACT primary schools. Congratulations Alison! 🎉👏🙌australianrotaryhealth.org.a… #2023highlights
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Think Tank Professor @pbatterham is leading an innovative study aiming to identify key modifiable risk and protective factors that predict the transition from suicidal ideation to attempt or suicidal ideation remission. Protocol paper:
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A global study led by Think Tank member Prof. @John_J_McGrath was published in @TheLancetPsych. The study highlighted that 1 in 2 people will develop a mental disorder by age 75. Congratulations on this important work John. 👏 Article: thelancet.com/journals/lanps… #2023highlights
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