Scientists unlock potential to yield “diet” fruit
A new study has demystified sugar distribution in plants, paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits. Read more
Research Group Health and Clinical Psychology
The Health and Clinical Psychology Research Group conducts fundamental and applied research into factors associated with psychological well-being and physical health across the lifespan.
Research programs within the group are focused on understanding the psychology underlying the causes of mental and physical ill-health, developing interventions for prevention and treatment, and exploring strategies to enhance and promote positive physical and mental wellbeing. A variety of research methodologies are employed including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Examples of current research include but are not restricted to:
- post-traumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth
- childhood anxiety
- reducing smoking and other health risk behaviours (for disadvantaged sub-groups such as people with mental illness)
- promoting resilience among adolescents, and the possible impact on psychological well-being and health risk behaviours
- interpersonal relationships and psychological health
- perinatal psychological health and postnatal depression
- promoting healthy diets
- genetic disorders and development
- mindfulness-based interventions
Events
The Health and Clinical Psychology Research Group holds regular seminars and workshops throughout the year. For a calendar of upcoming events please contact Ross Wilkinson.
Links
Muscling RNA polymerase off the DNA
Researchers elucidate a unique molecular mechanism for efficient gene expression in pathogenic bacteria Read more
University of Newcastle author wins major literary award
Professor Sarah Wright, a human geographer from the University of Newcastle is part of a collective of women who were… Read more
A graduation like no other
There is light at the end of the tunnel for 550 students who will celebrate the culmination of their studies… Read more
The invisible hitchhikers alerting scientists to changes in the East Australian Ocean
For the first time, tiny marine organisms – known as microbes – have been recorded riding the iconic East Australian… Read more
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