Lisa Olive

Senior Research Fellow & Clinical Psychologist. Areas: Mental Health, Physical Activity & CVD; Elite Athlete Mental Health; Surf Therapy

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Our latest study on surf therapy discussed in the Conversation today. I hope everyone gets some party waves this weekend. https://t.co/jGKctszKp2
@AlynaTurner @mazzacat1 @IMPACTDeakin @DeakinSeed
@intlsurftherap1
#surftherapy #mentalhealth

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

No big deal; just a guy playing fetch with a beluga whale... 😮

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

@CC_Walton @DennisTirchPhD @JamesNKirby Great work Courtney and co, can’t wait to read.

[Vita Pilkington @Vita_Pilkington]

We know elite sport retirement risks mental ill-health. But what about entry INTO elite sport? We emphasise transitions into elite sport as a critical period for mental health. Here's how to support athletes during this transition: https://t.co/XxGv1CRzbj @SportsMedicineJ

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

@Vita_Pilkington @SportsMedicineJ Great job leading this Vita. Nice to see it published.

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Come and join me in Boston for what will no doubt be another fabulous gathering around women in sport @WISCongress @FemaleAthConf

[Women In Sport Congress 2025 @WISCongress]

Congratulations to @_LisaOlive who was awarded best Interdisciplinary Research and the Overall Prize at #WISC24 and is off to the @FemaleAthConf in Boston next year! ✈️

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

@WISCongress @FemaleAthConf What an opportunity! Thanks to all involved in organising such an amazing @WISCongress, esp @DrRachelHarris & @clareMINAHAN. I was blown away by all the presenters and practitioners leading the way and unlocking the doors for women in sport. Yeww! 💪👏👏

[Dr David Hughes AM @DrDavid_Hughes]

This study of the health of RETIRED ELITE AUSTRALIAN FEMALE ATHLETES will close recruitment at the end of January. If you haven't had a chance to let us know how sport has impacted your health and well-being, please consider taking up the opportunity before the end of January.

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

@MarkStevens2411 Second place is pretty good. 😉 We’ll done 👏👏

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Are we collectively unwell right now?! Heartbroken for the Tilleys.

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

@susanamet Great article Susan. Thanks for sharing again. I love Easkey’s comment “When you get in the water and catch a wave, you own your life again”. 🙏

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Reductions in depression, anxiety, hyperactivity/inattention, & peer problems at end of program but not sustained in longer term. More to do to determine best dose (session frequency, duration, and program length) and how to maintain positive changes in mental health (2/2)

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Our pilot evaluation of the Ocean Mind surf therapy program for supporting youth mental health @AlynaTurner @mazzacat1 Children viewed as youth-friendly way to manage symptoms of mental ill-health with high completion rates (87%) https://t.co/7l14rNFu2G…
#mentalhealth #surfing

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Fatal heart attacks have surged in Australia. Here’s why https://t.co/NqHd6rM3yL Mental illness following a similar pattern, with delays in diagnosis, treatment and prevention efforts during pandemic. Not to mention the link/shared pathways between the two disorders..

[Katherine Tamminen @KA_Tamminen]

Now recruiting! Have you experienced a concussion with persistent post-concussion symptoms (i.e., symptoms lasting more than 3 months)? Participate in an undergraduate research study aimed at learning about the effects of education on concussion recovery. (DM me for information)

[Dr Darren Saunders @whereisdaz]

Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf
@_LisaOlive
https://t.co/e0Tv4hS3V4

[Anna Evangeli @a_evangeli]

A new year and a new you? Now might be a great time to try #surfing. It has mental #healthbenefits too, says #psychologist @_LisaOlive @Deakin #PsychologyMatters

https://t.co/jSjPX4hRd1 via @ConversationEDU

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

@CC_Walton Thanks Courtney. We need to catch up soon.

[Lisa Olive @_LisaOlive]

Our latest study on surf therapy discussed in the Conversation today. I hope everyone gets some party waves this weekend. https://t.co/jGKctszKp2
@AlynaTurner @mazzacat1 @IMPACTDeakin @DeakinSeed
@intlsurftherap1
#surftherapy #mentalhealth

[Dr. Zac Seidler @zacseidler]

New paper 📜| Suicidal ideation in men during COVID‑19: An examination of protective factors
Read free here: https://t.co/SmhSwPx7xu
@michaeljwilson_ @ClinPsyc @suicideresearch @unimelbMSPGH 1/5 🧵

[Dr Caitlin Liddelow @caitlinliddelow]

Thanks to the team for all their support thus far with this project! Take a look below 👇🏼👇🏼 @stewartvella @mattschweickle @JordanSutcliff3 @SportPsychAus @cswannpsych @ClinPsyc @tonyokely