Research
Our Research Areas
Our research broadly covers four main research areas:
Basic Science
Exploring the fundamental mechanisms underlying mental, neurological and neuropsychological disorders, including aspects such as attention, memory, sleep, and cognition.
Neuroscience & Neurobiology
Investigating how brain structure, function and connectivity contribute to the development and maintenance of mental and neuropsychological disorders.
Clinical Translational Science
Exploring the fundamental mechanisms underlying mental, neurological and neuropsychological disorders, including aspects such as attention, memory, sleep and cognition.
Contextual factors
Investigating the impact of external factors, such as social media and stigma on mental health and wellbeing
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Our Research Topics
Our researchers are interested in a range of topics, including:
- Mood disorders
- Sleep & circadian rhythm
- PTSD & trauma
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating & body image disorders
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Brain injury
- ADHD & autism
- Addiction & substance use
- Neuropsychological disorders
- Performance anxiety
- Mental health stigma
- Intervention
Our Research Labs
Participate in Our Research
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Left Write Hook
Left Write Hook is a survivor-designed, peer-led program that aims to empower adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse or other gendered violence to reclaim their bodies and rewrite their stories.
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Improving Suicide Prevention and Postvention in Community Sport
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are conducting an online survey about self-harm, suicide, and support in community and youth sports.
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Therapy: Beliefs and Experiences
Are you a therapist providing support to clients with anxiety, OCD and/or PTSD? Complete a 20-minute survey about your attitudes towards therpay.
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Trauma RESET: REM Sleep and Extinction Trial
Have you recently experienced a traumatic event and struggle with post-traumatic stress symptoms?
This study investigates the effect of a novel insomnia drug lemborexant on sleep, fear and emotional memory processes in PTSD.