Research Archives - Phoenix Australia

Getting better outcomes from posttraumatic stress disorder treatments

March 25, 2021
Clinical practice, Research, Research Articles

Effective treatments for PTSD exist, yet nearly half of patients continue to have significant symptomatology after treatment. Could augmentation of treatments improve results? Read more

Help us improve emergency service workers’ access to help and support

March 25, 2021
Emergency services, Research, Research Articles

We are looking for participants for a study into making support more readily accessible for emergency service workers. Read more.

New website will help you support people’s mental health recovery after disasters

February 26, 2021
Featured News, News, Research

The Disaster Mental Health Hub is an online source of information, resources and training for GPs and other health professionals.

Phoenix Australia researchers awarded prestigious NHMRC ideas grant

January 27, 2021
News, Research

Our approach to managing problem anger that harnesses wearable and smartphone technology has won a sought-after grant. Read more.

New understanding of alexithymia will help improve PTSD treatment outcomes

November 27, 2020
News, Research, Research Articles

Rising to the challenge of disasters and public health emergencies is the focus of Phoenix Australia’s newly appointed Director, Alexandra Howard.

Study finds gambling problems in military personnel linked with trauma

October 30, 2020
News, Research, Research Articles

Phoenix Australia's researchers found that gambling is a significant and unrecognised problem among Australia’s military personnel. Learn more.

Why is social connection so important for mental health?

October 30, 2020
News, Research, Veteran and Military

Social connection is a vital element of emotional, mental and physical wellbeing for all. But why is it so beneficial? Learn more.

Any one of us can be affected by trauma – but recovery and renewal is always possible

October 8, 2020
Clinical practice, News, Research

Three in four Australians will experience a potentially traumatic event in their lifetime, but recovery and renewal is always possible. Learn more.

Bringing PTSD treatment guidelines to life

September 28, 2020
Clinical practice, News, Research

"Effective Treatments for PTSD", edited by Phoenix Australia Director, Prof David Forbes provides practical guidance for treating PTSD. Learn more.

PTSD and psychoactive drugs: MDMA treatment shows potential, but others lack evidence

September 28, 2020
News, Research, Research Articles

We reviewed the state of the evidence for using psychoactive drugs in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn more.

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