Multidisciplinary Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre is based at the Alfred Hospital. Devoted to developing and implementing new treatments for mental illness

Joined November 2013
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3 Jun 2024
'Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate among psychiatric illnesses.' By understanding the brain regions involved, Dr Leo Chen & the team are pioneering a new electromagnetic stimulation study that aims to revolutionise anorexia nervosa treatment: bit.ly/Anorexia-Treatment
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31 May 2024
It's finally time for a breakthrough in eating disorders treatment. Find out how the Li-THRED team are targeting brain biology to explore new treatments for the symptoms of anorexia nervosa. monash.edu/news/articles/bre…
It's time for a breakthrough in eating disorders treatment. Our Li-THRED team is pioneering new approaches for anorexia nervosa that target brain biology to improve psychological and behavioural challenges. Read more: bit.ly/anorexia-nervosa-trea… Contact THRED@monash.edu @STMneurosci
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29 May 2024
Exciting developments in anorexia nervosa treatment, with innovative neuroimaging & neuroscience techniques driving these breakthroughs. Our latest trials are exploring TMS to target brain networks & improve outcomes for those affected by anorexia nervosa: bit.ly/4bX8EaV

A terrific seminar today by Dr Leo Chen @maprc1 @her_centre introducing us to the background behind their new TMS clinical trial for people with anorexia nervosa - very cool translational #neuroscience “science doesn’t serve us answers on a silver platter!” ❤️ Thanks Leo!
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24 May 2024
Learn more about the complex mental ill health issues that some women experience at menopause with @jayashrikulkar1 and other clinicians, lived experience and social community advocates in this latest Sage Journals article: bit.ly/Menopause-Depression #MenopauseSupport #Hormones
The Silent Struggle of menopause depression: In the latest @SageJournals paper, @jayashrikulkar1 & other #menopause experts discuss the need to revolutionise our approach, putting women's lived experiences at the forefront and providing tailored support. bit.ly/Menopause-Depression
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20 May 2024
Calling all #GPs, #clinicians, #researchers and those with lived experience of mental illness; join the second #APWMHconf2024 to help revolutionise women's mental health. Wed 9 - Fri 11 Oct 2024 Hotel Chadstone, Melbourne. 20% early bird registration open: apwmhconference.org.au
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20 May 2024
Join the conversation and learn why Professor @jayashrikulkar1 is calling for a holistic, female-focused lens to address the unique mental health needs of girls. ab.co/4bO7WwN
Girls' mental health: overlooked and under-addressed. Prof @jayashrikulkar1 highlights the urgent need for a gender-specific approach to combat rising rates of self-harm and anxiety-Its' time to rethink how we support girls' mental wellbeing: ab.co/4bO7WwN #MentalHealth
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13 May 2024
An important article on redefining Borderline Personality Disorder (#BPD) as trauma with Prof @jayashrikulkar1 and Dr @evelinemu_. "I really think this is injustice for people who have gone through hell in their early life...The label is hurting people.” bit.ly/RedefiningBPD
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6 May 2024
Our team's latest paper reveals gaps in psychiatrists' knowledge of eating disorders in NSW, highlighting the need for more training. Li-THRED is leading the charge with cutting-edge ED research to help change this: bit.ly/knowledge-and-attitud… @EvaGregertsen Lead author:Dr Elsie Jing
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29 Apr 2024
As #PMDD Awareness Month draws to a close, we're continuing our commitment by exploring innovative treatments. If you're suffering with PMDD, please contact the team to learn more about our study trialing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a potential treatment. #TMS
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22 Apr 2024
An incredibly fascinating seminar by our Senior Research Fellow, Dr @lisannej discussing how cognitive control is involved in emotion regulation across the life span. Excited about the possibility of study findings informing future therapies. 🙌 #neurosciences
Today @lisannej @maprc1 presented an overview of her work on emotion dysregulation ax the lifespan with neuroimaging, thank u Lisanne😊 ICYMI, here are some of her studies presented - doi.org/10.1093/braincomms/f… doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2024265… doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.1… doi.org/10.1017/s00332917190…
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19 Apr 2024
Proud to have our work highlighted with Dr Leo Chen chairing a session on Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression at #ECBS2024 in Lisbon. His insights are helping to shape the future of rTMS. 👏#brainstimulation2024 #mentalhealth bit.ly/BrainStimulationResea…
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Who said conferences are boring? Here we are building a Lego tower to represent our year so far, and learning about ways we can use Lego to create safe spaces when discussing difficult experiences with patients #apwmhconf23 @her_centre
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Elen Nathan from The Playful Place teaches us about the use of #Lego to create safe spaces to explore ideas and facilitate difficult conversations #apwmhconf23
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A beautiful music performance by @NatBartsch; @HushFoundation_ transforms the culture of healthcare through kindness and the arts #apwmhconf23
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Replying to @jayashrikulkar1
@jayashrikulkar1 chairing a thought-provoking and important case discussion on menstrual psychosis, and the importance of taking a menstrual history and considering hormone therapy as an adjunct for the treatment of menstrual psychosis #apwmhconf23
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Replying to @ClaireFoldi
@clairefoldi leads a panel discussion with @RobynBrownLab @DrK_Griffiths @TrevSteward on using neuroscience to inform the development of novel treatments for eating disorders #apwmhconf23
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Replying to @TracyBarbourMD
@TracyBarbourMD shares her recent review findings on the effects of sex hormones and hormonal treatments on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation #TMS #apwmhconf23
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@MichelleOppert shares her inspiring journey of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder #PMDD and the importance of proper diagnosis and support #apwmhconf23
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Some great discussions on digital innovation in women's mental health during a co-design workshop run by @actionlabnet #apwmhconf23
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Head of the TMS Unit at HER Centre, Dr Leo Chen describes a new upcoming trial that will use a human brain connectome-informed approach to treat anorexia nervosa. This will be a world-first trial in collaboration with @shansiddiqi and Dr Joe Taylor @BrighamWomens #apwmhconf23
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