School of Psychology and Public Health news and events
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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
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New funding to examine the global public health policy of HIV ‘elimination’
A new $601k ARC Discovery grant will allow researchers to examine the policy of HIV ‘elimination’.
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Cutting-edge research receives millions in federal funding
La Trobe University researchers will share in almost $6 million worth of Federal Government funding for several groundbreaking projects.
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Valued living after neurological trauma
A new program developed by La Trobe researchers is proving beneficial for people living with an acquired brain injury.
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Art Therapy student becomes Archibald finalist
Master of Art Therapy student, Laura Peacock, was a finalist in this year's Archibald Prize
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Enhancing the wellbeing of animal shelter workers
Researchers explore how to promote wellbeing and performance in animal-shelter environments
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Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM, retires
Celebrating the 40-year career of Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, AM with 100 friends and colleagues
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La Trobe academic recognised for long lasting research impact
A La Trobe University academic has been acknowledged for the long-term impact of his research
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Art therapy research community
New professional community established for art therapy researchers
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Addressing BBV and STI-related stigma
Researchers have developed BBV and STI stigma reduction resources for healthcare organisations
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Psychology supervisor training short course
New short course will support psychologists to become Board-approved supervisors
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Program offers new hope for psychosis recovery
A group therapy program, Recovery ACT, offers hope to people with psychosis
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Parent-mediated support for Autistic children
La Trobe research challenges existing assumptions about the benefits of parent-mediated support for Autistic children
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Workplace toolkit
First-of-its-kind mental health toolkit will support the wellbeing of autistic employees
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Partnership with Our Watch on new national gendered violence prevention framework
A new partnership Our Watch, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, to develop a national framework to prevent gender-based violence against LGBTIQA+ people.
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Human rights and drug policy report launch and workshop
Wednesday 12 February 11:00am
Please join us for a launch and workshop of the human rights and drug policy research project report, with presentations, workshop and panel discussion.