School of Psychology and Public Health news and events, School of Psychology and Public Health , La Trobe University

Metaphors in art therapy

New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.

Burnout in veterinary nurses

New research from PhD candidate, Angela Chapman, is shedding light on the growing issue of burnout in veterinary nurses.

La Trobe researcher secures funding to improve workplace safety for nurses

A La Trobe University researcher has received more than $700,000 in new Federal funding to support a project that aims to make workplaces safer for healthcare workers.

Law reform and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society

Learn more about how ARCSHS academics are involved in law reform efforts.

Supporting body appreciation and wellbeing in young adults

Research led by Dr Joshua Marmara, Lecturer in Rehabilitation Counselling, has examined the psychological and behavioural factors that contribute to body appreciation and wellbeing in young people.

Partnership to improve defibrillator access

A new research partnership between La Trobe University and St John Ambulance Victoria will evaluate the ‘Defib in Your Street’ program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people: new research

A series of seven Indigenous-led factsheets explores the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in detail.

Dogs and mental health

Is dog ownership good for mental health? The answer may depend on how we relate to our less furry friends, according to research from La Trobe PhD student, Katherine Northrope