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Mental health care from dietitians, exercise physiologists equal to psychologists, study finds

In a world first study by Deakin University, “lifestyle therapy” delivered by trained practitioners has been shown to achieve the same improved mental health outcomes, at the same cost,...

Food and Mood

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New therapeutic approach to combat heart failure

Obesity-induced heart disease, which affects up to 10 per cent of the population in certain age ranges, is considered an untreatable condition. Seventy-five per cent of people don’t survive...

Molecular Medicine

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Breathing deep into the effects asthma has on mental health and the brain 

Asthma patients commonly experience mental health issues. But the hidden molecular ties between asthma and brain dysfunction have not been widely studied, until now.  Having asthma means that your...

Research news

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New course added to Academy’s popular suite of offerings

In 2023, the Food and Mood Academy launched a new ongoing professional development course called ‘Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health Services (Life and Mind)’, designed in collaboration with James...

Food and Mood

The IMPACT Report 2023

2023 proved to be another year of success across our institute. It marked four years of IMPACT this year, and in this short space of time, we’ve had growth...

Institute News

Finding new treatments for schizophrenia

Meet the researchers who are working to find new ways to treat schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition affecting 200,000 Australians and millions worldwide. Dr Truong explains that there...

Drug Repurposing

Predicting injuries in older women before they happen

A recent study into bone health has uncovered a previously overlooked piece of the puzzle when it comes to predicting fracture risks in women.    Fractures are more common among...

Population Health

Mediterranean diet could help people with irritable bowel symptoms

New research looking at the benefits of a Mediterranean diet for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has yielded surprising results. Not only did the diet, rich in fruits,...

Food and Mood

OPTIMISM: Can a controlled diet help ease depression?

Deakin University researchers are seeking Geelong participants for a novel study evaluating the role of diet in the treatment of moderate to severe depression. The four-week study will measure...

Clinical Trials

Inside the lab: Meet the team finding new treatments for cancer, mental health and more

Meet the Translational Epigenomic Research and Therapeutics Lab at IMPACT, a small but mighty team who are working to find new treatments for some of our most important health...

Meet the team

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Clinical trial underway for novel treatment of bipolar depression

The Trimetazidine in Bipolar Depression (TIDE) trial looks at whether trimetazidine can help to reduce depressive symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. It is a double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase...

Research news

Healthcare Communication Residential Masterclass

Fast track your communication skills at an OCPH intensive masterclass with experts in healthcare communication. This intensive program focuses on refining core skills and conducting complex conversations with patients,...

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