Research Archives - Phoenix Australia

A new guide to managing moral injury in healthcare workers during COVID-19

May 29, 2020
Disaster mental health, Featured News, Research, Service Development

Phoenix Australia, together with the Canadian Centre of Excellence on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, has developed a practical resource for healthcare workers and organisations to provide an understanding of moral injury and an organisational framework to support workforces and prevent lasting moral injury or harm.

Defining PTSD recovery: Does a reduction in symptoms equal a good recovery?

February 28, 2020
Anzac Centre, News, Research

We have found that treatment to the point of loss of PTSD diagnosis offered the greatest advantages to patients and therefore offers clinicians a clear treatment goal.

One of Australia’s leading researchers in PTSD joins us

February 28, 2020
News, Our people, Research

We are delighted to welcome Professor Alexander (Sandy) McFarlane AO to Phoenix Australia as an honorary Professorial Fellow.

Giving continuity to the work of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies (CTSS)

January 31, 2020
News, Our people, Research

We are very pleased to welcome two new staff - Dr Ellie Lawrence-Wood and Ms Jenelle Baur, who have recently joined us from the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies (CTSS).

International conference in Israel – Impacts of Trauma and Adversity: Challenges and Innovations

January 31, 2020
Events, Media, News, Research

From 6 to 8 September 2020, a unique international conference on mental health will take place in Jerusalem. The conference will welcome speakers and attendees from around the world. Professor David Forbes will be co-chairing this conference.

How can practitioners support different cultural groups who’ve experienced trauma?

January 31, 2020
Media, News, Research

Respecting cultural practices, avoiding stereotypes and recognising differing capacity to respond to trauma are key for practitioners working with people from a range of cultural groups.

Simple ways to support people affected by the bushfires

January 8, 2020
Disaster mental health, Research

Thousands of people are processing the emotional impact of being caught up in the Australian bushfires. Here are some tips on how you can support a friend or family member who may be struggling.

5-Eyes nations’ military and veteran experts gather to discuss priority areas

December 19, 2019
News, Our people, Research

While anger is a normal emotion it can be considered problematic when it occurs with a frequency, intensity, or duration that causes significant distress and interferes with relationships and day-to-day functioning.

Understanding, assessing and treating trauma-related anger

December 19, 2019
News, Our people, Research

While anger is a normal emotion it can be considered problematic when it occurs with a frequency, intensity, or duration that causes significant distress and interferes with relationships and day-to-day functioning.

Nearly a third of all transitioning veterans report problem anger

October 29, 2019
Anzac Centre, Research, Veteran and Military

Remembrance Day 2019 marks the 101st anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. At 11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Australians observe one minute’s…

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