#MediaAlert New research finds over 8 million Australians experienced childhood trauma, raising risk of mental illness and chronic health conditions. Study author Dr Lucy Grummitt says trauma-informed care must extend across the entire health system. She’s available for media via +61 2 8627 0246

We are absolutely thrilled to have been highly commended for this year’s Engagement Australia Excellence in Indigenous Engagement Award!

Current prevention methods not meeting the needs for adolescents in regional areas, says new research from Dr @lyraegan.bsky.social. Presented at #APSAD25

Last day of #APSAD25 kicking off with Dr Steph Kershaw (filling in for Tariq Isaacs) sharing the process of developing the @cracksintheice.bsky.social lived experience videos on methamphetamine use

Strong support for the first review of the Family and Friends Support Program, with participants finding the program helping them feel less alone #APSAD25

65% reduction in vaping use, 89% rated the program as very good, and significant increased knowledge around vaping 12 months after receiving the OurFutures Vaping Program, says Dr Lauren Gardner at #APSAD25

Panel session with Shalini Arunogiri, Levii Griffiths, Wendy Williams and Katherine Mills 'With mental health and addiction ... we all have to come together and work as one team' 'Be honest, kind, genuine ... that's what our people want' @apsad.bsky.social #APSAD25

Just a few poster presentations from Matildas (or supported by Matildas) at #APSAD25

Dr Jack Wilson presents on prevalence of cannabis use in Australia, including current attitudes among legal changes #APSAD25

Hearing from A/Prof @lexine-stapinski.bsky.social around factors that prevent e-cigarette use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents at #APSAD25

A 30-day Timeline Followback window appears sufficient for youth alcohol use assessment, providing comparable and agreeable self-reported alcohol reporting doi.org/10.1111/acer... @annaekirkland

More than 1600 #AOD workers have joined the Guidelines Community of Practice since launch in April, Sally Boardman shares at #APSAD2025 Join today at: community.comorbidity.org.au

The Matilda Centre's Olivia Dobson shares how symptoms changed across the treatment throughout a clinical trial into co-treatment of #posttraumaticstress and #substanceuse #APSAD2025

Professor Katherine Mills shares latest results from a trial on the co-treatment of post-traumatic stress and substance use at #APSAD2025

Are you attending this year's @apsad.bsky.social conference in Sydney? Check out these presentations from @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social's Jessica Deng tomorrow (Tuesday 11 Nov) at 5:10pm AEDT, and Tariq Isaacs + Steph Kershaw on Wednesday 12 Nov at 9:20am AEDT!

A packed audience as A/Prof Christina Marel shares the latest research on whether heroin use should be considered a long-term, chronic condition #APSAD2025

Heading to #APSAD2025? Make sure to check out our Guidelines booth! The team have a wide range of supports for co-management of mental health and substance use in health and community settings and are ready to answer all your questions!