The importance of exercise and physical activity on The Crows Show
Research is shining a light on the importance of exercise and physical activity in maintaining good mental health. A new Breakthrough supported app is now helping to detect mental health symptoms to identify early warning signs of mental health issues. Flinders University researcher Amy Nielsen chats about this new digital approach to mental health. Watch […]
Talking Mindfulness on The Crows Show
What is mindfulness and what are its benefits? Flinders University’s Dr Catherine Johnson recently spoke to The Crows Show about the impact of mindfulness in life, work and sport. Watch the video below
Raising Mental Health Awareness in the SANFL
Adelaide Crows players will wear purple laces in their SANFL showdown with Port Adelaide at Kadina Oval this Sunday, raising awareness of the importance of mental health research. Thanks to the York Peninsula Country Times and Crows players Alex Keath and Ben Jarman for helping to spread the message. Click to read the article from […]
Professor Tracey Wade talks with Mark Aiston about eating disorders
Flinders University Researcher, Professor Tracey Wade talks with Mark Aiston on Radio Adelaide’s ‘Mental Health Show’ about eating disorders and the work she is doing to help people with eating disorders. Tracey has been awarded funding from Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation to further explore whether genetic factors play a role in a person’s risk […]
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Forum on ‘The Crows Show’
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation’s Director Major Projects John Mannion and Ambassador, Adelaide Football Club Head of Football Brett Burton, recently spoke with The Crows Show about the importance of mental health research and Breakthrough’s partnership with the Crows. Watch the video below
Radio Adelaide interview with John Mannion
On Thursday 10 May 2018 Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation Director Major Projects, John Mannion had an chat with Radio Adelaide’s Mark Aiston on ‘The Mental Health Show’ about the foundation. Listen to the interview below
5aa Radio Interview with John Mannion
On Friday 04 May 2018 Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation Director Major Projects, John Mannion had an chat with 5aa Radio’s Leith Forrest about the foundation in the lead up to the inaugural Breakthrough football round. Listen to the interview below
James and Holly Thredgold’s Story
From the outside, James Thredgold and wife Holly were a high-flying couple, with successful careers as a jeweller and a florist, a young family and a seemingly healthy future ahead. But sadly Holly, who suffered from depression, succumbed to her mental illness in 2016, aged just 42. James is now an ambassador for Breakthrough Mental […]
Adelaide Crows tackle mental health ‘Head On’ versus Carlton
The Adelaide Crows will face off against Carlton on Saturday 5th May in the inaugural Breakthrough Round to raise awareness about the importance of mental health research for creating a life free from mental illness. Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation was recently launched by Flinders Foundation, in a partnership with the South Australian Mental Health Commission, […]
Breakthrough Launch – The Advertiser
Read what the Advertiser had to say about the launch of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation in their story that appeared in the newspaper, 11th April, 2018. You can read the story online here.
