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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni speaks on Psychiatric Research at Monash - 24/02/2023

Tune in here to listen to HER Centre Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni discussing gender patterns and psychiatric research with Anthony on Breakfast radio. 

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Professor Kulkarni speaks on a changing brain in a changing world - 15/02/2023

Tune in to listen to HER Centre Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni being interviewed on Anthony for Breakfast Radio show on the topic of A changing brain in a changing world. CLICK HERE to access

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Professor Kulkarni speaks on ADHD in our kids - 09/02/2023

Tune in to listen to HER Centre Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni being interviewed on Anthony for Breakfast Radio show on the topic of ADHD in our kids.

 

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The Project - 25 Jan 2023 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni talking about the issues with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) - 07/02/2023

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni talking on Channel Tens The Project  about Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the affects it has on women.

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Professor Kulkarni Speaks on dealing with making major impulsive decisions - 07/02/2023

Tune in to listen to HER Centre Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni being interviewed on Anthony for Breakfast Radio show on the topic of dealing with making major impulsive decisions.

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Professor Kulkarni speaks on Mental Workload - 06/09/2022

 Tune in to listen to HER Centre Australia Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni being interviewed on Anthony for Breakfast radio show on the topic of mental workload - CLICK HERE

 

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Is monogamy becoming a thing of the past? - 28/07/2022

 In the ABC's most recent Australia Talks survey, 29 per cent of people said marriage was an outdated institution. But that rose to 43 per cent of women under 40. So, is it just marriage that younger people are moving away from? Or is monogamy also becoming a thing of the past?

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Central Coast Stories - Episode 6 Craig Gaunt Perimenopause - Debbie Gaunt Foundation - 27/07/2022

When Craig Gaunt lost his wife to perimenopause depression, he was inspired to do something to raise awareness and improve outcomes for women experiencing perimenopausal depression. He started the Debbie Gaunt foundation in his wife's honour and through that foundation he raised funds to support our centre to build an online course on managing perimenopause depression, which is now live and enroling many GP's and other health practitioners who work in this space. 

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Why people living with PMDD are going undiagnosed - 10/06/2022

Watch Professor Kulkarni, Director of HER Centre Australia and MAPrc, commenting on Prementrual Syndrom (PMS) / Prementrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), on Junkee Takeaway - https://www.instagram.com/p/CeR_qGsMgM9/ or Read more...

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni gives the Graduation Address to new Monash University Graduates - 09/06/2022

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM, a distinguished member of the Monash alumni community, was invited to speak at the 11 am 30 March 2022 Monash University graduation ceremony by Chancellor, Mr Simon McKeon AO. Her address was on the theme of being up for the challenges, both exciting and frightening, the ups and downs of improving healthcare. Professor Kulkarni is Head of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre and Central Clinical School's Department of Psychiatry.

 

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There’s convincing evidence the pill can cause depression, and some types are worse than others - 09/06/2022

Professor Jayashri Kulakrni, Director of MAPrc and Her Centre Australia was featured in the latest edition of the Conversation; Since the 1960s, “the pill” has been a popular choice of contraception for many women around the world.

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Pure Health Hub chats with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - 12/04/2022

Pure Health Hub chats with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni from Monash University about how menopause can impact brain chemistry. A fascinating deep dive into the psychiatric challenges some women face during menopause.

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Professor Kulkarni interview on Women's Mental Health, Depression and Clinical Research - 23/12/2021

 Click here to listen to MAPrc Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni being interviewed on the The Dissenter by Ricardo Lop - CLICK HERE

 

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Why women’s mental health is worse since the covid-19 restrictions - 22/09/2021

MAPrc Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was interviewd recently by Cate Mercer recently for the Go Well radio Program from the site The Art of Healing. The interview was about why women’s mental health is worse since the covid-19 restrictions. You can listen to the interview HERE

You can visit the Art of Healing website here: https://www.theartofhealing.com.au/

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'She wasn't herself': The devastating health issue facing Aussie women - 03/09/2021

Craig Gaunt thinks if more people were educated about perimenopause, his wife would still be alive today.

He believes the hormone fluctuations caused by perimenopause triggered severe mental health issues that led Debbie Gaunt to take her own life in 2019.

"She was a perfectly normal mother. She loved the kids. She worked in the school office, she worked for a local vet, and she did the books for our company. She'd take hours at the shops because everyone loved chatting to her," he tells 9Honey.

 

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Anxious Australia: Why More Women Are Taking Antidepressants - 16/08/2021

More women are turning to antidepressants than ever before – vastly outnumbering men. So, what is it that’s making us all so sad?

Read this article by Ceri David including comments from MAPrc Director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on Primer.com.au by clinkcing here

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People said they wouldn’t watch. Now they can’t look away - 27/07/2021

 

There is something very different about this year’s Olympic Games. I don’t just mean the bleeding obvious of no crowds, masked athletes and a menacing pandemic. Rather, I mean the delayed Tokyo event seems to be capturing an even larger and more impassioned audience than usual.

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FEMALE HEALTH RESEARCHERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE CAREERS - 29/06/2021

Female researchers from across Australia working in women’s health research and translation have been provided financial support in a bid to facilitate the career advancement and development of women in early and mid-career stages of their research careers.

Read more here: https://ahra.org.au/2021/06/28/female-health-researchers-receive-financial-support-to-advance-careers/ 

 

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Flesh after Fifty public program health talks - 20/05/2021

Flesh After Fifty aimed to challenge negative stereotypes around women and ageing, to provide valuable health information for women of all ages, and to increase the visibility of older women in art.

The exhibition received considerable media attention, positive reviews, great feedback and about 7000 visitors.

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Toxic Cultures & Women’s Mental Health—Time To Act! - 04/05/2021

The ‘Me Too’ movement began in glamorous Hollywood, involving many famous film stars and powerful movie moguls. The Australian version started in the Australian Parliament in Canberra, where there is little glamour, but the centre of the nation’s political power and ultimate home for our lawmakers. Woman after woman described being sexually assaulted, humiliated or demeaned by various politicians and political staffers. Additionally, the Press has reported various cover-ups of known incidents by other senior political figures

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Behind the loathing of the Duchess of Sussex - 22/03/2021

Ever since Meghan and Prince Harry sat down with Oprah Winfrey, the visceral hatred has been difficult to miss. More specifically, the visceral hatred of Meghan.

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From the Frontline: Rethinking Mental Health Treatment and Care Webinar - 30/11/2020

The timely panel discussion, From the Frontline: Rethinking Mental Health Treatment and Care, provided listeners with insight into future directions for mental health in Australia. The panel comprised three Monash University speakers: Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AMProfessor Suresh Sundram and Professor Kim Cornish

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Debbie Gaunt Foundation Launch - 13/10/2020

10am on 10/10/20 marks the official launch of the Debbie Gaunt Foundation 

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Is my vulva normal? Not all genitalia look the same, and we’re trying to teach teenagers that - 08/10/2020

Cosmetic genital procedures are becoming increasingly popular in women.

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5 things the pandemic has revealed about the Australian psyche - 23/09/2020

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned some of the most dramatic changes to Australian life in recent memory. We’ve had to adapt to a vastly different way of life to curb the spread of the virus, featuring unfamiliar challenges such as social distancing, mask wearing, and limits on gatherings and travel.

 

 

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Record number of women seek mental health help amid COVID-19 pandemic - 22/09/2020

Victorian women are seeking mental health support at record levels as the coronavirus pandemic drives up stress, anxiety and depression among those bearing the brunt of caring responsibilities.

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Is COVID-19 reshaping the Australian psyche? - 10/09/2020

Perhaps one of the unexpected impacts of COVID-19 on Australians is a reshaping of our national psyche. We've seen a rise in mental ill health, with greater numbers of people experiencing anxiety and depression due to the impacts of the pandemic.

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COVID-19 and Mental Health: Findings From the MAPrc Survey - 03/09/2020

COVID-19 and Mental Health: Findings From the MAPrc Survey - The COVID-19 and Mental Health Survey was designed with a group of multi-disciplinary mental health researchers, with expertise spanning psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, statistics, women’s mental health, rural mental health, indigenous mental health and digital mental health.

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As Victoria endures prolonged coronavirus lockdown, mental health workers see devastating impacts of COVID-19 - 02/09/2020

Joy will always remember the moment Victoria's Premier announced the state would go into a stage 4 coronavirus lockdown.

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Australia's mental health funding has surged after coronavirus – so why is it so difficult to get help? - 25/08/2020

As federal and state governments unveil millions of additional dollars for mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, experts warn many still face an uphill battle to access services, with “far more people needing support and services than there are people to provide them”.... Read the full article here

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Five stages of life in Lockdown - Interview with Professor Kulkarni - 25/08/2020

The second lockdown in Victoria is harder than the first. People are angry this is happening, scared about how long it might last, and worried about the long-term effects on everyone and everything around them. So what have we learnt since last time about coping with lockdown? Read more...

Professor Kulkarni speaks on COVID-19 modelling on Transforming Perceptions - 26/06/2020

 Here MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni speak on the COVID-19 modelling that has been so controversial in media and in it's impact on government financial decision making. It's just not that simple!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

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Complex Trauma Disorder Article most widely ready article in the Monash Conversation - 26/06/2020

A recent article on Complex Trauma Disorder written by MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and Patrick Walker has been the most-read article in the popular Monash Conversation!

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Feeling angry can mean your mental health needs attention - 22/06/2020

 This article has just been published on the ABC and references MAPrc's COVID-19 mental health survey. Please read and share with your networks... https://www.abc.net.au/life/feeling-angry-can-mean-your-mental-health-needs-attention/12354886

 

 

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Women are drinking more during the pandemic, and it’s probably got a lot to do with their mental health - 02/06/2020

COVID-19 has significantly affected our collective mental health.

For many people, social disconnection, financial strain, increased obligations in the home and ongoing uncertainty have created distress – and with it, a need for new ways of coping.

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Dr Caroline Gurvich Appointed Deputy Director MAPrc - 02/06/2020

The Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Caroline Gurvich as Deputy Driector, MAPrc. Caroline, who is also Deputy Driector of the MAPrc Women's Mental Health Division has been a long standing senior researcher and Neuropsychologist at the Centre. "I am delighted to have been appointed Deputy Director of MAPrc. I am excited to work with the wonderful team at MAPrc in this new role, to help build new research areas and to contribute to the growth our research centre" Said Dr Gurvich.

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Predicting the pandemic’s psychological toll: why suicide modelling is so difficult by Prof Jayashri Kulkarni - 29/05/2020

We’ve recently heard experts raise concerns about a looming mental health crisis, warning COVID-19’s psychological toll on Australians could be like a second wave of the pandemic.

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Congratulations Department of Psychiatry (CCS): Professor Paul Fitzgerald - Awarded an NH&MRC Investigator Grant - 21/05/2020

Congratulations to Monash University Department of Psychiatry (CCS)'s Professor Paul Fitzgerald on his recent award of a prestigious NH&MRC Investigator Grant (L2). His grant application is titled "Brain stimulation therapeutics for mental health disorders: from concept to clinical application" 

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NIDA Women & Sex/Gender Junior Investigator Travel Award - 18/05/2020

Congratulations to MAPrc Director of Addiction Psychiatry Research and Deputy Head of Department Psychiatry, CCS, Monash University, Dr Shalini Arunogiri who was yesterday awarded a NIDA Women & Sex/Gender Junior Investigator Travel Award for the its annual CDPP Conference. Prior to the onset of COVID-19, the conference was to be held in Florida, USA and While Dr Arunogiri will not be able travel to the conference she will be a virtual attendee.

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COVID-19: The stages of isolation, and how to cope - 29/04/2020

Self-isolation, says eminent Monash University psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, is “an unusual and alien response for human beings” – a conclusion many of us may have already drawn in these unprecedented times of tightly restricted contact with others.

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ABC News: Early findings of MAPrc survey on Covid-19 and mental health - 20/04/2020

Preliminary results of our survey looking at the effects of Covid-19 on mental health showed a majority of participants registered mild levels of anxiety and depression and about 30 per cent of people showed moderate to high levels. So far, the survey has found limiting news consumption to under four hours a day, staying connected to family and friends — even remotely, positively reframing the situation to find positives, and not using overly negative language, can help reduce our anxiety and depression.

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International Women's Day - 12/03/2020

MAPrc Director / Professor, Jayashri Kulkarni (AM) recently celebrated International Women's Day at a special event held at Federation Square Melbourne with Prof Christina Mitchell (AO), Dean, Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and several hundred supporters

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Can menopause directly cause depression, and if so, how? - 17/12/2019

In thinking about the causality of depression, particularly in middle-aged women, there are many factors, says Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Psychiatrist at Monash University and The Alfred psychiatry research centre.
One cause might be due to hormone fluctuations in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which have not received much attention as being a potential cause of depression in menopause.

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Gender equality key to reducing women's mental health risks, say advocates - 29/11/2019

"A new alliance formed to advocate for a stronger focus on the mental health of women and girls believes a once-in-a-generation opportunity has arrived, which can show that the mental health of women and girls truly matters to society."

Listen to our Director, Professor Kulkarni's interview on SBS RAdio as she explain the importance of research for women and the risk factors they are exposed to.

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$2.4 million to bolster women’s mental health research - 28/11/2019

 
A highlight for the year for Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM, MAPrc Director, was securing a $2.4 million NHMRC grant to further her world-leading research into women’s mental health.

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Dr Alan Finkel, Australia's Chief Scientist, visits the Alfred Research Alliance - 22/11/2019

Dr Finkel was accompanied by a delegation of leaders from the eight organisations of the Alliance, and met with several researchers and clinicians, including Prof Kulkarni, Director of MAPrc, as he toured the precinct’s world-leading facilities.

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Dr Natalie Thomas speaks on translational psychiatry the Inaugural 'Mind the Gap' Neuroscience symposium at Monash - 13/11/2019

The diagnosis of schizophrenia is based solely on how clinical symptoms present; we have no blood test nor brain scan we can rely on to aid in the clinical diagnosis. Even using our current best method of the so-called psychiatry ‘bible’, the DSM-5, which uses stringent clinical profiling, schizophrenia is still notoriously difficult to diagnose. This is due, in large part, because it manifests so differently in different people- people diagnosed can look remarkably different. 

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Anxiety, stress and motherhood — how Ali Fairbairn managed as things 'started shutting down' - - 23/10/2019

 

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre said the mental health issues women experience remain largely hidden.

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Why does my older sister, aged 13, not want to play LEGO with me anymore and stays in her room the whole day? – Beth, age 10, Australia. - 04/10/2019

The full article featuring Prof Jayashri Kulkarni is in "The Conversation" 

I am sorry to hear your 13-year-old sister does not want to play LEGO with you anymore and stays in her room all day. This must make you feel sad and maybe a bit rejected.

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How Hormones Impact Mental Health - 25/09/2019

Prof Kulkarni says the roles that the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone play in a woman’s reproductive health are well known, but it’s less commonly known that they also impact mental health. “The point to make, is that even though we tend to think of these hormones as ‘the reproductive hormones’, they also have a really, really big impact in the brain”, she says

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Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni talks about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in The Guardian - 16/09/2019

'Like someone flicked a switch': the premenstrual disorder that upturns women's lives.
 

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Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni discusses hormones and women's mental health - 09/09/2019

How do hormones affect mental health? Our director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni joins Jean Hailes' Jo Roberts on the final day of Women's Health Week 2019 to discuss this.
 
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Jayashri talks about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder on SBS Viceland's 'The Feed' - 05/09/2019

MAPrc Director Jayashri Kulkarni has spoken on The Feed on SBS Viceland on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a condition that causes severe distress and impairment - yet most of us have never heard of it.

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Leadership Grant success - 30/08/2019

Congratulations Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on being a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Leadership Grant recipient! The Leadership Level 3 Investigator Grant supports outstanding investigators and projects for 5 years, with the newly awarded funding starting in 2020.

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Women and Depression - 23/08/2019

STATISTICS
Did you know that, the highest age-specific suicide rate for females in Australia in 2009 was observed in the 50-54 age group (8.8 per 100,000)*? Middle – aged women are more at risk of suicide than younger and older women. This fact is not widely known or discussed but when we consider the special issues facing this group, the awful statistics make sense.

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We need to treat borderline personality disorder for what it really is – a response to trauma - 22/08/2019

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a highly stigmatised and misunderstood condition. Australians with BPD face considerable barriers to accessing high-quality and affordable care, according to new research published today.

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Informed consent: women need to know about the link between the pill and depression - 22/08/2019

 The introduction of the contraceptive pill in the 1960s was a major milestone for female empowerment. It allowed women to separate sex from procreation, and to increase their participation in work outside the home.

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Living like a super-productive chief executive is harmful to your health - 01/07/2019

 Read this interesting article from the ABC News Opinion which includes input from MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni (AM)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-29/why-you-should-not-live-like-a-chief-executive/11247592

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MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni Receives Queens Birthday Honours - 11/06/2019

 MAPrc are proud to announce that our inspirational director, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni has been recognised for her contribution to Psychiatry and in particular women's mental health research via a Queen Birthday order of Australia Honour. On behalf of all past and present staff and students of MAPrc, we congratulate you Professor Kulkarni AM on this well deserved award.

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Professor Kulkarni Presents the 2019 Beattie Smith Lecture - 08/05/2019

On Tuesday May 7th, MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni delievered the prestigious annual oration, the Beattie Smith Lecture at Melbourne University's Melbourne Brain Centre in Parkville. Joining an illustrious array of previous presenters, Jayashri spoke about her more than two decade long career in campaigning for acknowledgement of Women's Mental Health as a sub specialty of Psychiatry, and her work in developng new and innovative treatments for a range of mental health conditions affecting women, or affecting women differently to men.

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Professor Kulkarni Honoured in Launch of Stonnington Women's Project - 13/03/2019

I was honoured by being one of 8 women chosen to have big photos on the Malvern Town Hall to recognise women’s achievements 

At the ceremony today (March 12th) the Head of the Victorian Women’s Trust, Mary Crooks (AO) gave a great speech and recognised our work. She said that for centuries women were invisible and this photographic display was to make women visible for achievements rather than looks My T- shirt slogan is ‘Women’s Minds Matter’

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Media Update: The unseen loss: What do you say to someone who's had a miscarriage? - 28/02/2019

 Listen to MAPrc Director and Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on this important topic as heard on the ABC

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Is Estrogen The Key to Understanding Women's Mental Health - New York Times Article - 08/01/2019

The ground breaking work of MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is featured in this illuminating article in the New York Times from December 21 2018. Please enjoy reading the article which articulates and describes the increasingly acknowledged link between sex hormones in women and the expression of mental illnesses such as depression and psychosis. CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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Congratulations Prof Kulkarni on Award of Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Impact Grant - 01/11/2018

Congratulations to Prof Jayashri Kulkarni and the Women's Mental Health Division on being awarded the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Impact Grant for their project titled: An innovative holistic approach to women's mental health in rural and regional Victoria. 

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Dr Sarah Rotstein Wins Teacher Innovation and Impact Award for 2018 - 31/10/2018

Dr Sarah Rotstein has been awarded the inaugural Monash University Central Clinical School Teacher Innovation and Impact Award for 2018.

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MAPrc PhD Candidate Lizzie Thomas awarded a DAAD Scholarship - 29/08/2018

Elizabeth Thomas, PhD candidate, was awarded a DAAD (German Academic Exchange) scholarship for a Short-term Research Grant.  She will be spending the next 4 weeks with Professor Ulrich Ettinger at the University of Bonn and attending the European Summer School on Eye Movements.

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Dr Neil Bailey to Attend Prestigious 12 day Sao Paulo School of Advanced Science on Social and Affective Neuroscience (SPSAN) in Brazil - 20/07/2018

Congratulations to MAPrc Research Fellow Dr Neil Bailey who has received an award to attend the 2018 SPSAN in Brazil.

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Beware suicide link to perimenopausal depression - 01/02/2018

Suicide rates are alarmingly high among middle-aged women, and under-recognised and under-treated perimenopausal depression could be the culprit, according to a leading women’s mental-health expert.

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Grant success for Dr Caroline Gurvich - 17/01/2018

Congratulations to Dr Caroline Gurvich of MAPrc on being awarded a Monash Senior Bridging Fellowship Grant success to continue her work in understanding cognition in mental illness.

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Associate Professor Kate Hoy receives grant for Alzheimer’s research - 11/01/2018

Alzheimer’s is characterised by a progressive decline in cognitive functioning with only limited current treatment options.

According to Alzheimer’s Australia, in the absence of a significant medical breakthrough, more than 6.4 million Australians will be diagnosed with dementia in the next 40 years, at a cost of more than $1 trillion.

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Alfred Grant Success for Dr Neil Bailey in exploring the mechanisms by which mindfulness works - 11/01/2018

Is the mechanism of action of mindfulness meditation an alteration to excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter function in the prefrontal cortex?

Mindfulness has been shown to be effective for depression prevention and shows improved outcomes for other mental illnesses such as anxiety and chronic pain.

Individuals who practice mindfulness show improved attentional function and altered brain activity. However, the cause of these changes is under-researched.

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New Research to Fast Track Medical Breakthroughs - 07/11/2017

A 21st century method for diagnosing bipolar disorder

Congratulations to Dr Steven Miller of Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) on being awarded a $100K grant from a highly competitive field in the first round of funding from the Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund.

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depressive disorders are commonly misdiagnosed with enormous personal, social and economic costs.

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A/Prof Kate Hoy Victorian Winner in the 2017 Telstra Business Women’s Awards - 09/10/2017

Associate Professor Kate Hoy, Head of the Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program and Deputy Director of Therapeutic Brain Stimulation at the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre, was awarded the 2017 VIC Public Sector and Academia Award at this year’s Telstra Business Women’s Awards.

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Looking for volunteers for Fibromyalgia study - 09/10/2017

Do you have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia?

The Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) at the Alfred Hospital is currently seeking volunteers for a clinical trial of a non-medication investigational treatment for fibromyalgia.

Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) is a painless, safe, and non-invasive means of stimulating nerve cells in the brain. We are conducting this study to see whether we can reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

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2017 Nostra Homes de Castella Run 2 Mend Minds fundraising success! - 08/09/2017

The 2017 Nostra Homes de Castella Run 2 Mend Minds, held on the 27th of August, was once again a huge success!  Despite the stormy weather forecast and changeable weather conditions, 1,323 people registered for the event and so far donations have reached over $56,500!

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New NHMRC Dementia Fellowship for MAPrc Researcher - 12/08/2017

Associate Professor Kate Hoy, Head of the Cognitive Therapeutics Research Program and Deputy Director of Therapeutic Brain Stimulation at the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, has been awarded a NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Leadership Fellowship.

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Melbourne to host the 9th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health in 2021 - 27/03/2017

Following the successful bid presentation at the 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health in Dublin, Melbourne has been announced as the host of the 9th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health for 2021. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was instrumental in the success of this bid, along with colleagues from research organisations all over Melbourne. The City of Melbourne will host the international conference, which will bring leading researchers to Melbourne with the spotlight on women’s mental health research and practice.

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Women’s Mental Health Team at the World Congress for WMH in Dublin - 24/03/2017

The Women’s Mental Health Team recently attended the 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health in Dublin, Ireland. The Congress was held in conjunction with International Women’s Day and was centred on the reproductive rights of women globally. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was honoured to take up the prestigious Presidency of the International Association for Women’s Mental Health, a position she will hold for two years.

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Old Xavierians and MAPrc celebrate 8 year partnership on the de Castella Run - 24/03/2017

Dr Christopher Worsnop, Old Xavierians Athletic Club (OXAC) President, has presented a generous cheque of $60,000 at MAPrc affirming the continuing relationship between MAPrc and OXAC and their shared goals in finding new treatments to serious mental illnesses - helping to Mend Minds.

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Grant success for MAPrc! - 22/03/2017

Congratulations to Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre on recent grant and funding successes! These include:

Jayashri Kulkarni has received a $300,000 grant from The Alfred Felton Bequest for her project ‘Preventing suicide in perimenopausal women: a new approach’.

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NHMRC grant success for Prof. Kulkarni - 07/12/2016

Congratulations to Prof Jayashri Kulkarni on being awarded an NHMRC grant for trials of a new treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as Complex Trauma Disorder. 

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Women On The Line radio show: 7th November - 04/11/2016

Mental health advocates have increasingly called for female-only areas in mental health settings. These campaigns are about improving the safety and experience of women in crisis, including reducing incidents of sexual assault. This week’s edition of Women on the Line features an interview with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.

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The call for female-only mental health wards: 2nd November seminar - 21/10/2016

On the 2nd of November the Disability Research Initiative will host an evening seminar exploring the call to reinstate female-only spaces in mental health support settings.

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Professor Fitzgerald’s journey from TMS sceptic to a world authority on brain stimulation - 16/10/2016

Magnetic brain stimulation, once considered a novel treatment for depression, has become a mainstream therapy option, particularly for those resistant to depression medication, thanks to the work of Professor Paul Fitzgerald, who has been trialing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for more than a decade.

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Prof Jayashri Kulkarni's election as Fellow to AAHMS - 07/10/2016

 Congratulations to Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on her election as Fellow to the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS)!

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Dr. Caroline Gurvich receives grant for stress-cognition relationship study - 18/05/2016

Congratulations to Drs Caroline Gurvich (CCS) and Kiymet Bozaoglu (Baker IDI) who have been awarded Faculty Platform Access Grant (PAG) funding in 2016 for their project titled, " Too stressed to think clearly? How microarray gene expression profiling can inform us about stress and cognition."

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Associate Professor Kate Hoy receives grant for Alzheimer’s disease research - 15/03/2016

Congratulations to Associate Professor Kate Hoy, who has received a Mason Foundation National Medical Program Grant for the project ‘A randomized controlled trial of Theta Burst Stimulation for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease,’ a novel treatment approach.

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Professor Kulkarni presents 2015 Alfred Prize for Best Alfred Medical Student in Psychiatry - 10/03/2016

The recipient for the Alfred Prize for Best Alfred Medical Student in Psychiatry in 2015 was Victor Zhang, who was awarded the prize by Professor Kulkarni at a ceremony at the Synchrotron on Wednesday 9th March 2016.

 

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Professor Kulkarni speaks at FMNHS International Women's Day luncheon - 09/03/2016

Over 80 staff and alumni took the opportunity to celebrate women in health and network with colleagues at this year’s International Women’s Day luncheon hosted by Professor Christina Mitchell, Academic Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. 

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Women, mental health, and hormones on ABC Radio National's All in the Mind programme - 22/11/2015

Women experience depression twice as much as men, and four times as much anxiety—yet their mental health has not had high priority. Biological, social and psychological factors mean that men and women experience mental illness differently, so why shouldn’t gender be considered when developing treatments?

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Launch of the Australian Consortium for Women’s Mental Health - 27/10/2015

The Australian Consortium for Women’s Mental Health is founded by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre (MAPrc).

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni's Public Lecture: Women's Mental Health - It's getting tougher - 27/10/2015

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, internationally renowned expert and high profile advocate of women’s mental health, presented a compelling lecture on the major issues which impact women and their mental wellbeing, and strategies for improving women’s mental health.

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Mend Minds Month - Over $10k raised for MAPrc - 08/10/2015

MAPrc is thrilled to announce that Nostra Homes have raised over $10,000 for our centre during their Mend Minds Month in September. 

During Mend Minds Month, Nostra Homes pledged to donate $500 to MAPrc for every house that they sold.  This is an amazing result for the team at MAPrc and it will greatly help us to better develop treatments for mental illness.

MAPrc would like to extend a huge thank you to Nostra Homes for supporting our research and for helping us in our mission to find new treatment approaches for mental illnesses that really work.

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - Chemical messengers: how hormones affect our mood - 08/10/2015

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni has written an article for The Conversation about how hormones affect our mood. 

Have a read of the article here

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni discusses Complex Trauma Disorder on 3AW - 08/10/2015

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni joined Dr Sally Cockburn on her radio segment at 3AW over the weekend, talking about why 'Borderline Personality Disorder' needs to be renamed to 'Complex Trauma Disorder,' and also talking about other mental health issues.

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Professor Paul Fitzgerald discusses TMS on ABC's Catalyst - 07/10/2015

Click here to watch MAPrc's Professor Paul Fitzgerald on ABC's Catalyst discussing and demonstrating
TMS for depression.
 
 http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4322228.htm

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Musical soiree featuring Pamela Reynolds with funds going to MAPrc - 01/10/2015

Vision impaired soprano Pamela Reynolds will be performing in a musical soiree, accompanied by Kenneth Briggs on piano. The pair will entertain the audience with a range of classic tunes.

Funds raised at this event will go towards supporting research at MAPrc.

Venue: Bernies Music Land, 381 Canterbury Rd, Ringwood

Date: Thursday 29th October 2015

Time: 7.30pm 

Event type: Musical concert

Cost: $20

Tickets can be purchased direct from Bernies Music Land, 9872 5122 or on the door.

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The NHMRC awards Dr Kate Hoy for her research excellence - 24/09/2015

MAPrc’s Dr Kate Hoy was recognised for her outstanding research this week at the NHMRC Research Excellence Awards and Biennial Awards.

Dr Hoy received the award for the highest ranked Career Development Fellowship – Biomedical, Level 1 for her research which looks at developing new treatments for cognitive impairment.

According to Dr Hoy’s research, cognitive impairment is a core feature of a number of psychiatric and neurological illnesses.

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MAPrc researchers edit e-book which looks at the relationship between cognition, schizotypy and the schizophrenia spectrum - 17/09/2015

Dr Caroline Gurvich and Professor Susan Rossell have co edited an e-book entitled "Cognition across the psychiatric disorder spectrum: From mental health to clinical diagnosis",  which explores the relationship between cognition, schizotypy and the schizophrenia spectrum.

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Public Lecture: Women's Mental Health - It's getting tougher - 10/09/2015

Presenting the Monash Univeristy Central Clinical School's public lecture this year, Professor Jayashri Kulakrni will describe the major issues which impact on women and their mental wellbeing, and strategies for improving women's mental health.

See lecture details below or download flier.

Details

Date: Friday, 9 October 2015

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Interpreting domestic violence - 10/09/2015

A public forum at Monash University will feature a leading international researcher, addressing the issue of domestic violence and the provision of interpreting services for victims of domestic violence

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni: Young women are suffering a mental health crisis - 10/09/2015

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni speaks to The New Daily about the increasing problem of mental ill health in women that is often not detected or handled properly. 

According to Professor Kulkarni, there is an increasing problem of “inward violence” suffered by women, especially young women, disregarded by the mental health system, with side effects of insomnia and far worse.

Read the full article at The New Daily here. 

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Innovating Psychiatry Through Neurosciences Forum - 27/07/2015

 

MAPrc are organising a one-day forum, sponsored by Monash Partners, where non mental-health researchers will present their latest and greatest research to a selected audience of mental health researchers. This will take place on Wednesday 19th August 2015, New Horizons Building, Monash University, Clayton.

For further details please email maprcpa@monash.edu.

 

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ABC "Lateline" story on TMS - 24/07/2015

 Click here to watch the lateline story -  "Scientists reveal new treatment for depression symptoms" 
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2015/s4279810.htm

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"Borderline personality disorder label" article - 21/07/2015

Read Professor Jayashri Kulkarni's The Conversation article here:

"Borderline personality disorder is a hurtful label for real suffering -  time we changed it"

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Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon's public lecture at the Australian Academy of Science - 11/06/2015

 Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon presented the public lecture at  the Australian Academy of Science on "Pain in the Brain: the overlap between physical, social and empathy for pain" Click here to watch the lecture online. 

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Depression study - 01/06/2015

When symptoms persist, there may be more you can do.
 
If feelings such as depressed mood or lack of energy are keeping you from the things that matter to you, you may be eligible for this research study. It’s evaluating an investigational drug designed to work with antidepressants to see if it can help address unresolved symptoms of depression.

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The Age article - Professor Kulkarni wants to end 'fingers crossed' approach to antenatal mental health - 20/03/2015

Professor Kulkarni features in The Age's story regarding research into the effect of anti-psychotic drugs on mums and newborns. Click here to read the article online. 

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Vote to support! - How mindfulness changes our brain to prevent mental illness - 04/03/2015

Dr Neil Bailey, based at the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre, researches how mindfulness practice changes our brain to treat and prevent mental illnesses. His Thinkable.org application explains his research. Please watch the video, and if you think his research should be funded then vote for it on the Thinkable website, so mindfulness can be more effectively used to treat and prevent mental illness: http://www.thinkable.org/submission/2133

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Professor Kulkarni winner of Melbourne Award for Contribution to Community by an Individual - 24/12/2014

Watch Professor Kulkarni, who won the 2014 Melbourne Award for Contribution to Community by an Individual, talk about working in the field of mental health in the City of Melbourne's video (starts at 2.22 minutes). You can also see the highlights of the awards night here.

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Facial emotion processing and bipolar disorder - 10/12/2014

MAPrc researchers Dr Tamsyn Van Rheenen and Professor Susan Rossell recently published a study examining how facial emotions are processed by people with bipolar disorder. According to the study, those with bipolar disorder have difficulty in recognizing and discriminating facial emotions. Perception of emotion from facial information is vital for effective social and relational functioning and misinterpretation of emotional expressions can reduce appropriate social communication.

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Increased use of anti-psychotic medication among children - 10/12/2014

Dr Erica Neill considers the increasing use of anti-psychotic medication amongst children in an article for The Conversation. While appropriate in a small number of cases, Dr Neill suggests that the possible irreversible side effects could adversely affect children.

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A window into the mind - the Grevillea Research Initiative - 10/12/2014

The team from the Grevillea Research Initiative visited MAPrc's EVestG team to discuss their work. You can watch the video and read the article here.

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Brain imaging study considers differences between bipolar disorder type I and type II - 10/12/2014

Dr Jerome Maller recently published an article which looks at volumetric, cortical thickness and white matter integrity alterations in bipolar disorder type I and II. Though previous studies have used brain imagining to compare those with bipolar disorder to controls, few studies have investigated differences between bipolar disorder type I and II and matched controls.

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Professor Kulkarni wins Melbourne Award for Contribution to Community by an Individual - 24/11/2014

Congratulations to Professor Kulkarni who won the 2014 Melbourne Award for Contribution to Community by an Individual! The Melbourne Awards celebrate the inspirational Melburnians who dedicate their time and energy for the benefit of the city and are Melbourne's highest accolade.

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Dr Tamsyn Van Rheenen awarded APS prize for excellent thesis in psychology - 12/11/2014

 Dr Tamsyn Van Rheenen has been awarded one of the prestigious and highly competitive 2014 Awards for an Excellent PhD Thesis in Psychology from the Australian Psychological Society for her thesis entitled Thinking, Perceiving and Regulating Feeling: An Investigation of Neurocognition, Social Cognition and Emotion Regulation in Bipolar Disorder

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Professor Kulkarni a finalist in Melbourne Awards - 05/11/2014

Congratulations to Professor Kulkarni who is a finalist in the 2014 Melbourne Awards in the Contribution to community category. The Melbourne Awards celebrate the inspirational Melburnians who dedicate their time and energy for the benefit of the city and are Melbourne's highest accolade. The winners will be announced on November 15, 2014. 

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Dr Fitzgibbon awarded 2014 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Award - 05/11/2014

Congratulations to Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon who has been awarded the 2014 Victorian Young Tall Poppy Award. The awards are run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) to celebrate scientists who combine world-class research with a passionate commitment to communicating science. 

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Upskilling Health Professionals on Family Violence - MYF 2014 - 24/10/2014

 
Please click here for Health Practitioner's Toolkit
 
Key figures from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, the Victorian judiciary and Vic Police joined the first Mind Your Family Conference held on 11th October.

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Governor-General visits MAPrc - 02/10/2014

On September 23, 2014 His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove visited MAPrc and met with staff and students. Professor Kulkarni presented an overview of our work at MAPrc and then senior researchers presented highlights from their specific fields. Their Excellencies also visited our TMS Lab, our EVestG Lab and our NRAMP unit to discuss our research in these fields in greater detail.

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Mind your family conference 11th Oct 2014 - 31/07/2014

The Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre (MAPrc) and the Greater Eastern Primary Health (GEPH) are jointly organising a special conference focused on the recognition, management and prevention of domestic violence.

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De Castella run - Volunteers needed! - 16/07/2014

Join the de Castella Run volunteer team on August 31, 2014! To make the event run smoothly, we need a large team of volunteers to help with registrations, BIB distribution, course marshalling and many other important duties.

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Dr Rebecca Segrave at the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology or Medicine - 04/07/2014

Dr Rebecca Segrave was one of just three Victorian scientists and 15 Australian scientists to be selected to attend the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology or Medicine, held in Germany between June 29 and July 4, 2014. This year's Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting was dedicated to medicine and brought together 37 Nobel Laureates and 600 scientists from over 80 countries.

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FAD study launched - 04/07/2014

On Thursday June 26, the Chairman of beyondblue, the Hon. Jeff Kennett AC, joined us at MAPrc to formally launch the FAD Study, Facebook use in Affective Disorders. The FAD Study will compare changes in social media use by an individual before and during a bipolar relapse. MAPrc are collaborating with the School of Intelligent Systems at RMIT for this study. For more information about the study, please see The FAD Study.

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Tamsyn Van Rheenen awarded travel award to ICON 2014 - 04/07/2014

MAPrc's Tamsyn Van Rheenen has been awarded a prestigious travel award to present her research at the International Cognitive Neuroscience Conference, to be held in Brisbane in July 2014.  The conference focuses on the study of the human cognition and will attract researchers both nationally and internationally. Tamsyn was one of only 13 Australians to receive the award, which she will use to present her PhD research on multimodal emotion processing in bipolar disorder.

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Women’s mental health: Still not a priority, still not good enough - 28/06/2014

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni calls on mental health and health professionals to make women’s mental health a priority in the article ‘Women’s mental health: Still not a priority, still not good enough’ published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.

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MAPrc delighted to announce new Patron - 28/06/2014

MAPrc are delighted to announce that His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) has kindly accepted to be our Patron. 
His Excellency is pleased to accept the role and sees the work of the Centre as complementary to his responsibilities as Governor- General and to themes of his personal interests. 

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Hormones and mental health - 25/06/2014

Professor Kulkarni discusses the relationship between hormones and mental health in the article 'There’s no ‘rushing women’s syndrome’ but hormones affect mental health' published on The Conversation.

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Dr Rebecca Segrave attending the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology or Medicine - 18/06/2014

Dr Rebecca Segrave is one of just three Victorian scientists and 15 Australian scientists to be selected to attend the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology or Medicine, held in Germany between June 29 and July 4, 2014. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, which this year is dedicated to medicine, will bring together 37 Nobel Laureates and 600 scientists from over 80 countries. 

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FAD study to be launched - 18/06/2014

On Thursday June 26, the Chairman of beyondblue, the Hon. Jeff Kennett AC, will be joining us at MAPrc to formally launch the FAD Study, Facebook use in Affective Disorders. The FAD Study will examine changes in social media use by an individual before and during a bipolar relapse. The study aims to identify whether it is possible to predict an episode of mania by analysing changes in Facebook use. This is a joint project between MAPrc and the School of Intelligent Systems at RMIT.

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NRAMP study on antipsychotic medication during pregnancy published - 04/06/2014

The results of a seven-year study of women who take antipsychotic medication while pregnant have recently been published on PLOS ONE.

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New treatment options for women with schizophrenia - 04/06/2014

Our world first study looking at how oestrogen can help treat schizophrenia in previously treatment-resistant women has received extensive media coverage.

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Sign up now for the 2014 De Castella Run for Mental Health - 04/06/2014

Registrations are open for the 2014 De Castella Run for Mental Health which will take place on Sunday, August 31. Sign up now or sponsor a runner and help fundraise for mental health!

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TMS depression treatment featured on Nine News - 02/06/2014

MAPrc's Psychoneurotechnology team, led by Professor Paul Fitzgerald, featured on Nine News Melbourne this evening.
More information on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is available here or call us on (03) 9076 6595.

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MAPrc's work on TMS and depression treatment featured in media - 02/06/2014

The work of Professor Paul Fitzgerald and his team on using transcranial magnetic stimulation as a depression treatment was feaured on Fairfax Media this week. 
 
 

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Key research article on thought disorder - 23/05/2014

Eric Tan, Research Assistant in the Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Stream, has recently had his paper 'Building a neurocognitive profile of thought disorder in schizophrenia using a standardized test battery' featured in Psychology Progress as a key research article judged to be of major importance to the field of schizophrenia research.

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MAPrc schizophrenia research at the international level - 23/05/2014

Dr Erica Neill recently attended the Schizophrenia International Research Society conference in Florence to present her data on drug models of psychosis. Dr Neill, Eric Tan and Professor Susan Rossell (all from the MAPrc Cognitive Neuropsychiatry Team), each had their poster presentations short listed in the top 40 (out of 800) by judges from the prestigious 'Schizophrenia Bulletin' journal.

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Happy anniversary Jayashri, Paul and Anthony! - 12/05/2014

This year marks the twentieth anniversary for MAPrc’s executive team. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor Paul Fitzgerald and Antony de Castella have been working together since 1994 and are a cohesive, dynamic team that continue to lead the centre and head up the innovative clinical research work that has earned MAPrc many important accolades.

Here are their reflections on their remarkable 20 year-long journey together:

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni

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MAPrc to lead new major depression study - 30/04/2014

Dr Shainal Nathoo recently attended an investigator meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, for a new major depression study with Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The study will be looking at evaluating the effectiveness of an adjunct treatment option (i.e. new medication is added to the person's existing treatment). The chief investigator is Prof Jayashri Kulkarni and the MAPrc research team includes by Anthony de Castella, Dr Shainal Nathoo, and Mirjana Stojkovic.

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Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon presents her research - 30/04/2014

Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon was recently invited as a  junior fellow to participate in the '2014 New Horizons in Human Brain Imaging' meeting in Hawaii. This event took place in March and focused around the future of neuroimaging research and the developmental brain. At this event, Bernadette presented recent research at MAPrc led by A/Prof Peter Enticott on the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a biomedical tool for the relief of symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
 

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Professor Kulkarni on Bill and Steve's Radio Adventure - 08/04/2014

Professor Kulkarni talked on 774 ABC Melbourne about women's mental health and the work of MAPrc. You can hear the interview here.

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Dr Kate Hoy selected to attend Science meets Parliament 2014 - 17/03/2014

As a member of the Australian Academy of Science's Early/Mid-Career Researcher Forum, Dr Kate Hoy has been selected to attend the Science meets Parliament (SmP) on March 17 and 18, 2014. SmP brings together about 200 scientists and decision makers in Canberra.

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Dr Rebecca Segrave selected to attend the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology or Medicine - 17/03/2014

Dr Rebecca Segrave is one of just three Victorian scientists and 15 Australian scientists to be selected to attend the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology or Medicine

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MAPrc at upcoming conferences - 05/03/2014

MAPrc's research will be shared globally at upcoming conferences and meetings. Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon from the psychiatric neurotechnology team is currently presenting at the New Horizons in Human Brain Imaging conference. She will also be presenting later in the year at the Australian Pain Society and at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society.

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New pathways to old selves - Monash Magazine's MAPrc feature - 19/02/2014

MAPrc is featured in this month's edition of Monash Magazine. Click here for the article.

Click here for the direct video link.

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Quitting smoking reduces stress, depression and anxiety article - 17/02/2014

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was recently interviewed by The Conversation regarding the benefits of quitting smoking. Click here for further details about MAPrc's current smoking cessation trial.

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Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus at the Festival of Ideas - 12/02/2014

The Monthly has just published the full video of the 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus' talk at the Festival of Ideas, University of Melbourne. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni discussed women's mental health as part of a panel with Professor Kim Cornish, Dr Cordelia Fine and Ben McKenzie, hosted by Dr Norman Swan. 

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Science of Mind Forum - 29/01/2014

As part of the Happiness & Its Causes Conference, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was on the expert panel talking to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Science of Mind forum. Watch the full forum here (part one of three), as His Holiness and Professor Kulkarni discuss the growing problem of violence against women.

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Professor Susan Rossell receives Swinburne University's VC Award for Research Excellence in 2013 - 16/12/2013

Professor Susan Rossell was awarded Swinburne University's Vice Chancellors Award for Research Excellence in 2013, at an award ceremony held on 11th Dec 2013. Susan's award was to acknowledge her outstanding contribution to the understanding of the neurobiology of auditory hallucinations. For a list of all of this year's winners, please click here.
 

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Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Conference 2013 - 04/12/2013

The Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society held its annual conference at Monash University Caulfield between November 28 and December 1. As part of the conference, Dr  Caroline Gurvich and Dr Kate Hoy participated in the Early Career Researcher Panel Discussion. This informal Q&A session aimed to encourage discussion amongst panel and audience members about getting ahead in research. For more information, click here.

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TMS certification course - 04/12/2013

MAPrc ran a certification course in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) on November 26 and 27. This two-day course included practical sessions from leading experts in clinical and research use of TMS as well as didactic learning. To register interest in our 2014 TMS certification courses email info@absmeet.org.

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Congratulations to Professor Fitzgerald and Dr Hoy - 04/12/2013

Congratulations to Professor Paul Fitzgerald and Dr Kate Hoy who are lead Chief Investigators for 2014 Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Strategic Grant Awards. Professor Fitzgerald received a grant for the project 'Development of an enhanced magnetic field concentrator design for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation' and Dr Hoy for the project 'Investigating optimal methods of cognitive enhancement: A comparison of the behavioural and biological effects of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation'.

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MAPrc launch video - 21/11/2013

On 1 October 2013 the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce, who has been a patron of MAPrc for a number of years, launched our new facilities on St Kilda Road. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni (MAPrc Director), Professor David Coppolov (Monash Pro Vice-Chancellor), Mr Andrew Way (Alfred Health CEO) and the Governor-General spoke about the need for mental health research to be further developed and the importance of having a clinical research centre within a community setting.

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MAPrc's new premises launched - 06/11/2013

 

On October 1, MAPrc was officially launched by Her Excellency the Governor-General Quentin Bryce at its new location on St Kilda Road. MAPrc has been evolving and growing since 1994 and Her Excellency has been the Centre's Patron since 2009. Today MAPrc has 170 staff and students and runs 102 clinical trials in the areas of women's mental health, psychiatric neurotechnology, psychopharmacology, mental health services research and cognitive neuropsychology. 

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NRAMP on The Project - 31/10/2013

 Network Ten's 'The Project' looked at antipsychotic medication use during pregnancy. Click here to view.  
 
As part of the program, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni provided expert opinion and an NRAMP Ambassador talked about her experiences through pregnancy while taking antipsychotic medication.

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Classical Guitar through the Ages - 09/10/2013

The Classical Guitar Society of Victoria will be performing 'Classical Guitar through the Ages' on November 17, 2013 at the Uniting Church Centre in Parkville. The program spans from Baroque to contemporary works, with music by Robert de Visse, J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Toru Takemitsu and Elena Kats-Chernin. A taster of CGSV's performances is available here.

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Dr Kate Hoy receives a Young Tall Poppy Science Award - 09/10/2013

Congratulations to Dr Kate Hoy on being awarded a Young Tall Poppy Science Award! 
 
The Tall Poppy Awards celebrate scientific excellence and achievement and aim to promote intellectual achievements in Australia. Recipients must have produced world class research and be passionate science communicators. 
 

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on ABC 774 Conversation Hour - 04/10/2013

Professor Kulkarni speaks about The Festival of Ideas on The Conversation Hour on ABC 774 on 3rd October 2013 - listen here

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Monash University GLOBAL walk/run - 04/10/2013

Wednesday 9 October, 2013. 12:15 - 1pm
 
 The GLOBAL walk/run provides an opportunity for all Monash University students and staff to enjoy an outdoor walk or run event in a large team atmosphere. A lunch is provided at the conclusion of the event at each location. Delivered in conjunction with Wellbeing at Monash and Monash Sport, in October we partner with the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, when the GLOBAL walk/run coincides with Mental Health Week. 
 

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Professor Paul Fitzgerald on SBS's Insight - 25/09/2013

Professor Paul Fitzgerald recently participated in an Insight discussion on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for conditions like mania, psychosis and treatment-resistant depression.

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni on ABC News - 25/09/2013

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni recently discussed identifying problem gambling as part of a medical history taking process on ABC News. 

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Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Festival of Ideas 2013 - 11/09/2013

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni will join a panel of speakers for the talk Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus at the Festival of Ideas 2013 on Saturday, October 5 2013. The speakers will discuss whether subtle differences in male and female brain anatomy relate to cognitive performance and explore the area of neurosexism.

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Students vote for Dr Peter Enticott on I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here! - 11/09/2013

Congratulations to Dr Peter Enticott who has won the Brain Zone section of I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here!, an Australian Idol-style competition for scientists where students are the judges.

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Professor Paul Fitzgerald discusses TMS treatment for depression on 4BC - 11/09/2013

Professor Paul Fitzgerald recently discussed using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat depression on 4BC. You can hear the interview here.

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MAPrc to be launched by Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia - 28/08/2013

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia has generously been the patron for MAPrc since 2010. Her Excellency will be visiting MAPrc in October to launch our new facilities.

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de Castella Run 2013 - 21/08/2013

 

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 33rd annual de Castella Run for Mental Health Research on Sunday, 25th August 2013! Thank you to participants, Rob de Castella, our sponsors and all the volunteers for making the event a great success.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation clinic featured in The Age - 14/08/2013

The work of the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinic was featured in The Age, Wave of the magnetic wand lifting spirits. The TMS clinic has treated approximately 100 people with treatment-resistant depression with promising results. Proceeds from the 2013 de Castella run on August 25 will go towards supporting this program.

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Australasian Brain Stimulation Meeting 2013 - a resounding success - 14/08/2013

The MAPrc Psychiatric Neurotechnology team recently hosted the inaugural Australasian Brain Stimulation Meeting 2013. Held on 25-26 July at the Alfred Medical Research Precinct, the conference was a resounding success, attracting over 130 brain stimulation researchers from around Australia and abroad. The diversity of research showcased was inspiring.

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Professor Sir Robin Murray presents key findings from the Schizophrenia Commission in the UK - 14/08/2013

On July 24, 2013 Professor Sir Robin Murray presented 'The good, the bad and the ugly of Schizophrenia care' at The Alfred, a talk outlining some of the key findings of the Schizophrenia Commission in the United Kingdom. Rethink Mental Illness established the independent Commission in 2011 and it was chaired by Professor Sir Murray.

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Trials Bring Autism Hope - 19/06/2013

Recently screened on 7 News.

MAPrc researchers are currently using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to investigate the brain basis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is expected that this ground-breaking research will lead to new developments for diagnosis and treatment.

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Science of Mind Forum Happiness and Its Causes Conference - 19/06/2013

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was on the expert panel talking to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Science of Mind forum, part of the Happiness and It's Causes Conference, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 19-20 June 2013.

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Australasian Brain Stimulation Meeting 2013 - 14/06/2013

Hosted by MAPrc, the 1st Australasian Brain Stimulation meeting is being held in Melbourne, 25-26 July.  http://absmeet.org

It will feature the best of brain stimulation research from across a fascinating range of disciplines.

The jam packed program includes work  from world leaders in motor physiology, cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications of brain stimulation methods.

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de Castella Run 2013 - 14/06/2013

The 33rd annual de Castella Run for Mental Health Research is fast approaching for 2013. It's set to be another exciting year with loads in store including Rob de Castella, the legend himself, attending the run on Sunday August 25th! Visit www.decastellarun.com.au to register for the Step into Life 5km, Runners World 10km or Mizuno 15km and enjoy Melbourne's best fun run course. Don't delay, start training today!

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MAPrc Hosts the 2013 Australasian Schizophrenia Conference - 06/06/2013

MAPrc Hosts the 2013 Australasian Schizophrenia Conference

 

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Who do you think you are? - 06/06/2013

 LESSONS FROM THE PAST

 

On May 7th 2013, an episode of the popular SBS program “Who Do You Think You Are?” featured actress Susie Porter, who traced her family back several generations and discovered that her grandmother and great- grandmother had mental illnesses and spent a large part of their lives in Psychiatric Institutions.

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TEDxWomen - 04/06/2013

 In Professor Jayashri Kulkarni’s TEDx talk “Crouching Issues and Hidden Dangers for Women’s Mental Health”, Professor Kulkarni shared her mission to develop & improve treatments & understanding for women's mental illnesses. The TEDxWomen Event took place in December 2012 at The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas, Little Lonsdale Street.

https://vimeo.com/56657753

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ASC Conference 2013 - 24/04/2013

MAPrc is hosting the 12th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference
13 – 14 May 2013, Melbourne Australia
The theme of this extraordinary conference is ‘Think Differently’

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Professor Kulkarni speaks about PMS - 06/02/2013

“The theory that (PMS) is all in women’s minds as opposed to their endocrinology …” Why is this debate from the 1970s about whether or not PMS is “just an excuse” that women use for their anger resurfacing now?

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Tall Poppy tackles Autism Spectrum Disorders - 10/12/2012

Dr Peter Enticott from the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre was awarded the 2012 Tall Poppy Award.

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MAPrc Awards! - 10/12/2012

 Eli Lilly Oration Award, ECR Symposium, Australian Diabetes Society Clinical Science prize & Alfred Week Psychiatry prize

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2012 Victorian Health Care Awards - 10/12/2012

MAPrc's Women’s Mental Health Clinic - Highly commended in the category of "Outstanding achievement by an individual or a team in mental healthcare"

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New TMS Clinic opens at MAPrc - 09/11/2012

On the 31st October 2012 the Minister for Health, Mary Wooldridge, launched the MAPrc TMS Clinic – the first publicly funded program for the provision of TMS in the treatment of depression in Australia.

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Grant success for MAPrc - 09/11/2012

MAPrc has achieved excellent results obtaining a number of significant grants for funding commencing in 2013

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MAPrc has relocated! - 01/10/2012

The Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre has moved into a fantastic new premises.  Our new address is:
Level 4
607 St Kilda Road
Melbourne 3004

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Running Success! - 12/09/2012

The Step into Life de Castella Run for mental health research was held on Sunday 26th August… and once again it was a phenomenal day!

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Finalist in City of Melbourne Award - 09/09/2012

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni nominated in the category of contribution to the community by an individual

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Two MAPrc Researchers awarded NARSAD Young Investigator Awards - 07/08/2012

 

Congratulations to MAPrc researchers Dr Peter Enticott and Dr Steven Miller, who have each been awarded a 2012 NARSAD Young Investigator Award from the US-based Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation.

 

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Star PhD Student! - 07/08/2012

Nigel Rogasch recently won the best three minute thesis presentation on 'Memory, magnetism and mental health'.

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Registrations now open - 25/06/2012

Step into Life de Castella Run for mental health research
Sunday 26 August

www.decastellarun.com.au 

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Understanding body image disorders - 15/06/2012

A new study investigating the causes and treatments of this condition

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Mood and Contraceptives – Is there a relationship? - 25/05/2012

MAPrc is investigating the answer to this question and you might be able to help!

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MENDING MINDS: A community presentation - 07/05/2012

An interesting and informative presentation from five different mental health leaders was held on Thursday 17 May 2012  to a packed out audience.
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MAPrc Research in Canada! - 24/04/2012

'EVestG' is a diagnostic tool and has been recently shown on a Canadian news report  click here to view the report

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MAPrc featured in Qantas Magazine - 10/04/2012

Qantas has featured an article in their in-flight magazine Qantas - the Australian Way highlighting research MAPrc is conducting on a possible diagnostic tool for mental illness

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Women's Mental Health Clinic: Alfred AND Sandringham! - 08/03/2012

  • New clinic opens for mothers at Sandringham Hospital.
  • Women's Mental Health Clinic at the Alfred Hospital is in high demand!

Read The Age and Leader Newspaper articles that features our clinics!

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MAPrc on Channel 7 News: Perimenopausal Depression - 08/03/2012

To watch the full Channel 7 News report and read the related article, please click here

MAPrc are currently conducting several trials specialising in women’s mental health, and following this news report we received over 100 callers wishing to take part in research. If you would like more information about our studies, please contact Emmy Gavrilidis on 9076 6564 or email e.gavrilidis@alfred.org.au

 

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MAPrc joins Monash University's Central Clinical School - 10/02/2012

In January 2012, the Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre changed schools within Monash University.

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New studies for Women with Depression - 16/01/2012

MAPrc has introduced two new clinical trials for both young and older women who are experiencing depression.
CLICK HERE to read more about new treatments for perimenopausal women

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Dr Kate Hoy selected to represent University at NHMRC 75th Anniversary symposium - 06/12/2011

 Dr Kate Hoy was recently selected as one of Monash’s most outstanding early to midcareer researchers to represent the university at the NHMRC 75th Anniversary symposium which was held from the 28November to the 1December in Canberra.

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The Victorian Statewide Problem Gambling and Mental Health Partnership was a winner! - 24/11/2011

 

The Victorian Statewide Problem Gambling and Mental Health Partnership was the winner of the Minister for Mental Health’s Award for enabling person and family-centred mental healthcare, 2011 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.

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MAPrc Grant Success - 24/11/2011

MAPrc has been highly successful with grants being awarded from a number of different funding agencies....

 

MAPrc awarded with highly competitive Alfred Health Grants

MAPrc researchers have been awarded one of three highly competitive Alfred Health grants (valued at $485,817 over three years) to investigate the predictors of antidepressant response to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. 

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Art for Mental Health Research - Exhibition and Auction - 26/10/2011

 
This annual event was held on World Mental health Day (10th of October) at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda East.
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Official opening of the Women's Only Area in Alfred Psychiatry - 19/09/2011

The official opening of the Women's Only Area in Alfred Psychiatry, and launch of the Service Guideline on Gender Sensitivity and Safety took place at the Alfred Centre on Thursday 8th September 2011.

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Annual de Castella Run for Mental Health Reseach - 31/08/2011

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Step into Life de Castella Run for Mental Health Research!!

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A Special Event to Showcase - The National Register of Antipsychotic Medication in Pregnancy (NRAMP) - 31/08/2011

The National Register of Antipsychotic Medication in Pregnancy (NRAMP) has been placed in the spotlight recently at a Showcase Event, which was held on Friday 29th July at the newly refurbished Monash Law Chambers in Melbourne’s CBD.

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2011 Step into Life de Castella Run - 26/08/2011

2011 ~ WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!

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Dr Jerome Maller explores the relationship between eye temperature and mental illness - 02/08/2011

A new research study looking into the link between eye temperature and mental illness is underway at MAPrc.

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Alcohol Addiction - 29/07/2011

PhD student Jodie Feil, along with supervisor Professor Paul Fitzgerald has recently received significant media attention on their research into Alcohol Addiction.

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Professor Susan Rossell and Neuroimaging - 01/07/2011

On 4th May 2011 Susan Rossell was officially given the role of Principal of the Neuroimaging Facility at Swinburne University of Technology (SUT).

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Bernie Fitzgibbon publication in New Scientist Magazine - 01/07/2011

Bernie Fitzgibbon, PhD Student recently published an electroencephalography investigation documenting atypical neural activity during pain observation in lower-limb amputees who report 'syanesthetic pain': when the observation of pain in another induces an actual experience of pain in the absence of noxious injury.

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Step into Life de Castella Run for Mental Health Research - Sunday August 28th 2011 - 21/04/2011

 

The Step into Life de Castella Run for Mental Health is on again - Sunday August 28th at 8am 

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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni inducted onto the 2011 Victorian Honour Roll of Women - 24/03/2011

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni (Pictured with Minister Mary Wooldridge) was inducted onto the 2011 Victorian Honour Roll of Women on March 16th at a special ceremony at the Victorian National Gallery.

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Dean's Award for Excellence in Research - 21/02/2011

Dr Kate Hoy has been awarded the Deans Award for Excellence in Research (Early Career) 2010.  Dr Hoy has demonstrated that she has achieved the highest levels of sustained excellence in research, based on research achievements over the last 5 years. Despite having graduated only three years ago Dr Hoy has generated a considerable degree of research output (30 peer-reviewed articles; H index of 8; $734,000 in research funding).

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Ground-breaking research on autism and Asperger's - 15/12/2010

MAPrc researchers have completed ground breaking research into autism and Asperger’s syndrome. This research helps us to better understand why people with these conditions often have difficulties in relating to other people.
 

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NHMRC funding success - 02/12/2010

MAPrc has punched above its weight in this year’s NHMRC funding round. The centre received two project grants worth more than $550,000 (and is also co-investigator in an additional grant worth $235,000) and two of its young researchers received individual grants.

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The 2010 Art for Mental Health Research Exhibition and Auction - 12/11/2010

The 2010 Art for Mental Health Research Exhibition and Auction

The 2010 Art for Mental Health Research Exhibition and Auction was held on Thursday 12 November, 6-9pm, Blue Door Gallery, 231-233 Park Street, South Melbourne.
This event raised nearly $10,000 to support innovative mental health research. The Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre (MAPrc) works to discover and fast track new treatment solutions to give hope and a brighter future to the millions of Australians living with mental illness.

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Art for Mental Health Research Exhibition and Auction - 04/11/2010

The 2010 Art for Mental Health Research Exhibition and Auction was a great success, with more than $7000 raised for mental health research. The organisers would like to thank all the artists who contributed works; all those who came alon on the night; and the event's key sponsors, Blue Door Gallery and Deans Art.

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Women's Mental Health Clinic launch - 26/10/2010

The  MAPrc Women's Mental Health Clinic was officially opened on Thursday 28 October, 11.30am, by Victoria's Cabinet Secretary and Member for Prahran, Tony Lupton MP. Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Mary Wooldridge, also spoke at the launch.  

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New Inventors' top prize for MAPrc team - 24/09/2010

A new diagnostic tool for detecting mental illnesses and other neurological conditions, being developed at MAPrc, has taken out first place honours on ABC’s The New Inventors.

The innovative diagnostic device, invented by Monash University engineer Brian Lithgow in research collaboration with MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, was unanimously voted the year's best invention in the grand final of the popular ABC program.

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de Castella Run a huge success - 30/08/2010

The 2010 de Castella Run, held on Sunday 29 August, was a huge success. The event attracted more than 700 entrants, making it one of the biggest in the Run's history.  One of the participants was Australian of the Year Professor Pat McGorry (pictured with MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni) who went in the 5km run, and was thrilled to be involved in a fun run that raised funds for mental health research.

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2010 de Castella Run for Mental Health Research - 29/08/2010

The 2010 de Castella Run  held on Sunday 29 August, was a huge success. The event attracted more than 700 entrants, making it one of the biggest in the Run's history.  One of the participants was Australian of the Year Professor Pat McGorry, who went in the 5km run, and was thrilled to be involved in a fun run that raised funds for mental health research.

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Fun Run volunteers needed - 17/08/2010

The 2010 de Castella Run for Mental Health Research is fast approaching! This great community event is on Sunday 29 August. If you are not running or walking, there are still opportunities to join in the fun: why not volunteer to help out on the day? We need volunteers for a range of roles. No experience needed; you just need to offer us your time and good will. All volunteers will receive certificates of appreciation and a free pizza lunch.

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Call for multi-pronged approach to mental illness - 13/07/2010

In The Australian (13 July 2010) Professor Paul Fitzgerald makes the case for a multi-pronged approach to tackling mental illness. Professor Fitzgerald articulates a way forward for mental health reform, identifying how investment across a range of areas will result in real and positive change for people experiencing mental illness, and will take the pressure of families and our over-burdened hospitals.

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Have you registed yet? - 09/07/2010

 

The 2010 de Castella Run is raising funds for mental health research at MAPrc.  Registrer now!  Even better, spread the word to friends and family, and find us on Facebook, Twitter and Everydayhero.com.au

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2010 de Castella Run - 25/06/2010

The 2010 de Castella Run is raising funds for mental health research at MAPrc.  This vitally important research makes a positive difference to the lives of people who experience mental illness and their families. You can make a difference by entering the de Castella Run, so why not run for a good cause!

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Speaking up on ABC1's Q&A - 16/06/2010

MAPrc Director Professor Jayashri Kulkarni was a panelist on ABC1's Q&A on 14 June, 2010. To watch Professor Kulkarni discuss everything from political pop psychology to human-animal relations  with fellow panelists Peter Garrett, David Marr, Peter Singer and Helen Coonan click <HERE>.

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Investment in clinical research makes sense - 16/06/2010

In The Age (16 June, 2010), MAPrc Director  Professor Jayashri Kulkarni argues for greater investment in clinical mental health research.
Read "To defeat mental illness, you can't short-change research".

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The cost of mental illness - 10/06/2010

Mental illness has a huge impact on the lives of many people in Australia -- on those afflicted, their carers, families, friends and the community at large.  It is impossible to quantify this human toll, but it is possible to get some measure of the huge economic cost of mental illness.
 

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People's Choice Award - 03/06/2010

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and Adjunct Professor Brian Lithgow won the People's Choice Award on The New Inventors  (ABC1, 2 June, 2010). Their innovation was not only popular with audiences, with the program's judges unanimously giving  'EVestG' to honours. For more about EVestG click <HERE.>
 
 
 

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Director talks books and Harry Potter - 28/05/2010

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, MAPrc Director, talked favourite books with the ABC's Ramona Koval at The Wheeler Centre this week.
 

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ABC's New Inventors shines the light on MAPrc innovation - 24/05/2010

Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and Adjunct Professor Brian Lithgow will showcase one of MAPrc's mental health innovations on The New Inventors (ABC1), 8.30pm, Wednesday, June 2.  

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"The Conversation Hour" with ABC Jon Faine and Prof Kulkarni - 23/03/2010

Three leading women in science: Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, Dr Katherine Marsden and Professor Jayashri Kulkarni

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MAPrc publication in Nature Reviews Neurology - 23/03/2010

The article reviews the past, present and future role of brain stimualtion in psychiatry

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MAPrc research highlighted in New Scientist magazine - 18/03/2010

New Scientist magazine includes a feature article “Empathy Overkill" by Ms. Bernadette Fitzgibbon 
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Leading schizophrenia researcher Prof. Sonia Dollfus visits MAPrc - 08/03/2010

Leading psychiatry researcher, Prof. Sonia Dollfus visits MAPrc to present her work on brain stimulation and neuroimaging studies for psychiatric conditions

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New Patron for MAPrc - 19/02/2010

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

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Dr Peter Enticott reports on autism research - 13/02/2010

Researchers at MAPrc have begun a ground-breaking study into autism and the related condition known as Asperger's Syndrome...

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'ECG for the mind' - Early detection of mental health illnesses - 02/02/2010

An innovative diagnostic technique invented by Brian Lithgow... 

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Club Melbourne Award Win for Professor Kulkarni - 12/04/2018

Congratulations to Professor Jayashri Kulkarni who was presented with a Club Melbourne Award for efforts in securing the 9th World Congress for the International Association for Women's Mental Health for Melbourne in 2021

 

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