Circadian mechanisms in mood disorders
Breakthrough is pleased to announce an exciting piece of research it will fund in conjunction with the University of Sydney and the Brain and Mind Centre. Dr Jacob Crouse is the recipient of Breakthrough’s first Fellowship with his focus on circadian sleep rhythms and the impact of mood disorders. It will look at how disturbances in sleep patterns are […]
Breakthrough announced as the Law Society’s 2021 President’s Charity
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation is thrilled to be working closely with the Law Society as its chosen President’s Charity for 2021. Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2018 and is Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation is a for-purpose organisation dedicated to creating a life free from mental illness. It […]
Research Award Ceremony
More than $200,000 in mental health research grants awarded Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, along with the Orama Institute at Flinders University, has joined forces to provide $235,000 for eight new mental health research projects. The grants cover topics like trauma, disordered eating, improving the mental health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students during […]
World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. One in five Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising mental health and wellbeing has been more important than ever. This World Mental Health Day – October 10 – the message is simple: “Look after your […]
World Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week starts tomorrow on World Mental Health Day, Saturday 10 October. The conversation around mental health has never been so strong as we grapple with our daily lives changing considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges and for people with mental health conditions, many have […]
Statewide Eating Disorder Service Oversight Committee
The first meeting of the Statewide Eating Disorder Service (SEDS) oversight committee took place yesterday. The progression of the project is an exciting milestone for the development which has been five years in the making. The committee includes representatives from Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, SA Health, Cheesman Architects, leading eating disorder researchers and importantly, […]
The Breakthrough – Órama Seed Funding Scheme
We are pleased to announce the Breakthrough – Órama Seed Funding Scheme with applications now open. The Breakthrough – Órama Seed Funding scheme aims to support mental health and wellbeing researchprojects that reflect and enable the missions of both Breakthrough and Órama. The priority funding areas for the 2020 funding round are: • eating disorders;• […]
Breakthrough Community Round supported by Fleurieu Milk
Sporting clubs across South Australia will be tackling mental health head on…will yours? Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation will host its community round this year on August 15, to raise awareness to connect, educate and invest in Australia’s best mental health research. More than 80 football clubs, 10 netball clubs and even a rugby club […]
Mental wellness in the finance industry
Mental wellness in the finance industry Nodifi has teamed up with the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation to provide a mental health webinar specifically for those working in the finance industry. The webinar cover mental wellness in the workplace, including: Strategies to look after yourself Signs and symptoms to look for (5 signs) How to […]
Supporting Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages and in Australia it is the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. For World Suicide Prevention Day – Tuesday, 10 September 2019 and R U OK […]
