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Our research is shaped by clinical practice, and vice versa. This means that instead of gathering dust, our papers have real-world impact.
By participating, you'll be helping to transform the lives of people affected by alcohol, drug or gambling harms.
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Are you struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and your use of alcohol?
Join our clinical trial of a novel treatment for PTSD and alcohol use problems.
Participation involves an assisted psychotherapy program. The study is randomised and placebo-controlled. The study is entirely confidential and voluntary, and participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Who may be eligible:
- adults 18+ who have been diagnosed with PTSD,
- who are having difficulties cutting down or controlling their drinking, and
- who are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial and attend on-site treatment sessions in either Sydney or Melbourne.
If you are interested in participating, click below to learn more or email us at: [email protected]
Are you a nurse or midwife willing to share your insights on drinking cultures within your professional community?
Help researchers understand the nature, meaning and purposes of drinking alcohol together with others your occupation group.
Researchers from La Trobe University and Monash University are conducting an online survey to explore the unique dynamics of drinking cultures among nurses. Drinking together (e.g. after work or at work events) can be an important part of nurses’ and midwives’ occupational activities, offering opportunities to socialise, relax, debrief or network.
This research is funded by the Australian Research Council and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) and has received ethics approval [HEC24170].
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Dr Nyssa Ferguson
Participation in this survey is voluntary and anonymous. You will not be identified.
Who is eligible: People aged 18+ years who are employed as a nurse or midwife and live in Victoria.
Are you seeking access to psychedelics, ketamine or MDMA for a mental health condition?
Are you seeking access to psychedelics, ketamine or MDMA for a mental health condition?
Help us understand how accessible these drugs are and any benefits or harms you have experienced from their use.
Participation involves:
- An initial 20- to 30-minute online survey.
- An option to participate in 20-minute follow-up surveys at 6, 12, and 18 months.
Eligible participants will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw at baseline, 6-, 12-, and 18-month time points.
This study does not involve any treatment or site visits.
Who is eligible: Australian residents aged 18+ years who are seeking access to psychedelics, ketamine or MDMA for mental health conditions.
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