The official account of the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Posts by Staff.
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RT @eCentreClinic1: IN THE MEDIA | See MQ Lighthouse's feature of Dr @AmeliaJScott's Sleep Course. In a recent trial this #online self-pace…
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25 Mar 2025
RT @eCentreClinic1: SLEEP COURSE | Dr @AmeliaJScott's #Sleep Course has been launched at #MindSpot. At #nocost to #Australian adults, this…
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17 Mar 2025
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: 2ser.com/eyewitness-memories…
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17 Mar 2025
RT @eCentreClinic1: 🚨IN PRESS | Congrats to Dr @jodudeney whose #metaanalysis found ~40% of adults w chronic #pain also have #anxiety or #d…
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2 Mar 2025
🎉 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
mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-r…
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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 researchers.mq.edu.au/en/per… @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 researchers.mq.edu.au/en/per… @EC_Burns @PsyMQ
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🌟#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 researchers.mq.edu.au/en/per… mymindcheck.org.au @PsyMQ @DrLMcLellan
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7 Mar 2025
RT @eCentreClinic1: 🎉#IWD2025 | This #IWD we celebrate the work of our brilliant researchers & clinicians which has critically advanced the…
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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 researchers.mq.edu.au/en/per… @PsyMQ
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26 Feb 2025
RT @eCentreClinic1: 🚨IN PRESS | Congrats to @DrAlanaFisher & team led by A/Prof @christina_marel of @TheMatilda_USyd for their review showi…
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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
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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 ow.ly/f1YT50V11lV @PsyMQ
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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 mq.edu.au/ehc-professional-c… @PsyMQ #CoolKids
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13 Feb 2025
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.
lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article…
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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 coolkids.org.au @PsyMQ #CoolKids #ChildAnxiety
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Apply now to start 31 March!
28 Jan 2025
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: ecentreclinic.org/sleep-cour…
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11 Feb 2025
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.
lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article…
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11 Feb 2025
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: ajet.org.au/index.php/AJET/a…
Learn more about Dr Ben Morrison's research: researchers.mq.edu.au/en/per…
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