PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ

The official account of the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Posts by Staff.

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IN THE MEDIA | See MQ Lighthouse's feature of Dr @AmeliaJScott's Sleep Course. In a recent trial this #online self-paced #CBT course w/ optional #psychologist support led to improved #sleep, #depression, & #anxiety.

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SLEEP COURSE | Dr @AmeliaJScott's #Sleep Course has been launched at #MindSpot. At #nocost to #Australian adults, this #online course provides #evidencebased info & skills for managing sleep difficulties & their impacts w/ #therapist support.

👉https://t.co/QIenfdSkt8

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IN THE MEDIA I Eyewitness memories: Can you miss what's happening right in front of you?

Dr Hayley Cullen from @PsyMQ joined 2ser to share her research insights on what can shape & even alter our memories.

Listen here: https://t.co/RGCeUky62r

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🚨IN PRESS | Congrats to Dr @jodudeney whose #metaanalysis found ~40% of adults w chronic #pain also have #anxiety or #depression. These rates point to a critical need to treat #mentalhealth alongside chronic pain.

https://t.co/gIpSVwiyyu

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[Dr. Fran Doyle @DrFranDoyle]

🎉 Exciting PhD scholarship opportunity

Are you interested in advancing knowledge about raising children?🤱🏻

We are offering a PhD scholarship for an enthusiastic & dedicated student to join our research team!

Eligibility: Australian resident/citizen

https://t.co/ZYYMsE4j2Y

[Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre @Lifespan_MQ]

This #IWD2025 we celebrate brilliant women at the Centre like @MadelyneBisby who improves #mentalhealth for adults with #depression & #anxiety. Her ultra-brief treatments help hundreds of Australians access evidence-based support https://t.co/CqBD5CFf1n @PsyMQ @eCentreClinic1

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🌟 #IWD2025 Spotlight: Dr Emma Burns is dedicated to improving academic & wellbeing outcomes for teens. Her research on teacher-student relationships, motivation & engagement helps schools apply evidence-based practices to support students https://t.co/8jQNv9sO0n @EC_Burns @PsyMQ

[Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre @Lifespan_MQ]

🌟#IWD2025 Meet Dr Lauren McLellan, dedicated to improving #mentalhealth outcomes for children & families. Her work on #CoolKidsOnline & My Mind Check helps families access evidence-based support at home & school https://t.co/6SKcnUqXG6 https://t.co/AoAnkfGJIj @PsyMQ @DrLMcLellan

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🎉#IWD2025 | This #IWD we celebrate the work of our brilliant researchers & clinicians which has critically advanced the evidence base on accessible & efficacious #online #psychological treatments for a range of #mentalheath conditions & their impacts. 👇

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🌟 Celebrating A/Prof @MiriForbes this #IWD2025! Her research in quantitative psychopathology is shaping new approaches to mental illness classification, moving beyond the DSM. Her data-driven work aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes https://t.co/G42qROOxiF @PsyMQ

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🚨IN PRESS | Congrats to @DrAlanaFisher & team led by A/Prof @christina_marel of @TheMatilda_USyd for their review showing +++ rates of #alcohol & other #drug use conditions in people accessing #mentalhealth treatment in Australia.

👉https://t.co/fjR6d5UFsK…

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[Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre @Lifespan_MQ]

Congratulations to A/Prof @MiriForbes on receiving a $1.62m #NHMRC Investigator Grant! Her research is transforming mental health diagnosis by identifying patterns in symptom co-occurrence to improve understanding & treatment outcomes @PsyMQ #MentalHealthResearch #ResearchFunding

[Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre @Lifespan_MQ]

Quick, simple and cheap: A test that identifies kids who need help. Research from the Centre shows that a brief, online survey can identify kids in need of support for #depression, #anxiety, #ADHD or eating difficulties & improve their #mentalhealth https://t.co/EPpGowWNMi @PsyMQ

[Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre @Lifespan_MQ]

Cool Kids is an internationally recognised, evidence-based CBT program for treating #anxiety in children and teens. Gain the skills to deliver this program by completing our training and accreditation process. Learn more and enrol https://t.co/PLSLRA2yF1 @PsyMQ #CoolKids

[PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ @PsyMQ]

IN THE MEDIA I Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions.

A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members & doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress.

https://t.co/VO8hKCNmbm

[Lifespan Health & Wellbeing Research Centre @Lifespan_MQ]

Is your child anxious about starting school? Cool Kids is an evidence-based program for children (7-12 years) to treat anxiety. With over 20 years of research, it offers online, face-to-face and telehealth options. Learn more https://t.co/JgxEPMPy4H @PsyMQ #CoolKids #ChildAnxiety

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Apply now to start 31 March!

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APPLY NOW | We're taking applications for our Sleep Course, a #free, #online #sleep improvement program providing practical evidence-based information & skills w/ weekly support from a clinician.

Apply to start 3 Feb or 31 March: https://t.co/jIoDcCHJ6y

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IN THE MEDIA I Please explain: Is it possible to miss something happening right in front of you? - MQ Lighthouse

Dr Hayley Cullen from @PsyMQ explains how memories are formed and retrieved, and how they might be altered along the way.

https://t.co/DMI4fXXlSf

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NEW RESEARCH I The use of virtual patient simulations in psychology: A scoping review - Australasian Journal of Educational Technology.

Read the full research paper for free: https://t.co/FrxsqWtYuA

Learn more about Dr Ben Morrison's research: https://t.co/xUjjpz6Kvg