School of Psychology and Public Health news and events
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Report reveals scale of alcohol’s harm to others
Report shows almost half the population negatively affected by alcohol.
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Health and extreme heat events
New research has highlighted how heat health messaging can reinforce inequality.
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Supporting veterinary clients
New research has demonstrated how trauma informed care can play an important role in supporting pet owners.
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Gender, coca and Colombia
Research from Dr Alejandra Zuluaga Duque has examined gender and coca cultivation in Colombia.
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Neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention
Researchers from La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) have developed neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention training and resources for healthcare professionals.
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Migraines, headaches need greater recognition
Migraines, headaches a global burden that needs greater recognition
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Career insights
We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.
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La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding
Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.
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Supporting emergency management volunteers
New research from PhD candidate Natalie Roche has explored the occupational health and safety experiences of emergency management volunteers.
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$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability
Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability
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Success in THE World University Rankings
Focus on research, innovation, industry connection recognised.
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Paper highlights hidden harm of men’s alcohol use
Calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide.
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Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.
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Caregiver disadvantage and drinking harm
Research highlights the elements that increase the risk of children being affected by others’ drinking.
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Driving Impact at OTARC’s Annual Research Showcase
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre's third Research Showcase received record attendance, focusing on participatory research and community engagement
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