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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · 8d

🧠 New research shows digital tools could help close youth mental health care gap in #WesternSydney

🔗https://bit.ly/YouthMentalHealthDeclineWesternSydney

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FRONTIER Research Group @frontier-usyd.bsky.social · 9d

New study by @a-ambikairajah.bsky.social which investigates the time to diagnosis of the frontotemporal lobar degeneration syndromes relative to Alzheimer's disease.

dx.doi.org/10.1002/dad2...

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#endFTD

A Bayesian analysis of diagnostic timelines across Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions

INTRODUCTION Timely diagnosis is crucial for managing neurodegenerative conditions. This study investigated whether time from symptom onset to diagnosis differs by clinical syndrome and sex. METHO...

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · 25d

ABC Listen ✅ www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

in conversation with Prof Olivier Piguet. Experts want the diagnostic guidelines for FTD to be broadened, as they currently exclude patients with #MemoryLoss

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The problem of misdiagnosis in frontotemporal dementia - ABC listen

Frontotemporal dementia has been in the headlines recently because of the diagnosis of Bruce Willis in 2023. It's one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia but there are fears many case...

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · 27d

📰 Researchers call for updates to diagnostic criteria for bvFTD, in study published in Alz & Dementia

BvFTD is the most common form of FTD accounting for up to 70% of cases.

Prof Olivier_Piguet Director @frontier-usyd.bsky.social

✅ bit.ly/RestrictiveC...

Restrictive criteria for frontotemporal dementia lead to late treatment

Dementia experts at the University of Sydney are calling for a review of criteria to help families, carers and patients receive support earlier in their illness.

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University of Sydney (USYD) @sydney.edu.au · Sep 8

It's natural that as we get older, our body and mind decline. How might we all live well, for longer, at any stage of life?

Join @sydney.edu.au experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing.

Wednesday 24 September, 6:30pm. Register free!

Slow ageing

Join University of Sydney experts for fresh insights and evidence unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing. How might we all live – and stay – well, for longer, at any stage of life?

www.sydney.edu.au

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FRONTIER Research Group @frontier-usyd.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's nice to see our research receiving the media attention it deserves. #endFTD

www.abc.net.au/news/health/...

Here is the linked paper:

alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Younger-onset dementia patients missing out on timely diagnosis

Dementia researchers are calling for changes to the way one of the most common forms of younger-onset dementia is diagnosed, arguing current guidelines are overly restrictive and could delay access to...

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join @sydney.edu.au experts to explore healthy ageing, new research into the ethics and science of dementia prevention.

Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott.

Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Aug 25

#RaisingAwareness for Dementia in Culturally Diverse communities.

‪Prof @lee-faylow.bsky.social‬ leads #FacingDementiaTogether program to raise awareness and break down stigma in Southwest Sydney’s Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities

Read: lnkd.in/gDSKvFzw

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Aug 15

ABCListens 📻 App MIA (#MentalHealth Intelligence Agent) is an AI tool project led by BMC researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social @ian-hickie.bsky.social which aims to provide a safer tool for young people - using evidence-based mental health tools.

Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Aug 15

ABCListens 📻 App MIA (#MentalHealth Intelligence Agent) is an AI tool project led by BMC researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social @ian-hickie.bsky.social which aims to provide a safer tool for young people - using evidence-based mental health tools.

Listen now ➡️https://lnkd.in/gZG9Ucja

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jamesologhlin.bsky.social @jamesologhlin.bsky.social · Jul 1

What is self-talk? Does everyone have a little voice in their head? Or only some of us? How can self-talk help us, and hinder us? Can we control our self-talk? New pod w Ian Hickie and me
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...

Minding Your Mind

Health & Fitness Podcast · Updated Weekly · Mental health expert Prof Ian Hickie and author & broadcaster James O’Loghlin explore all aspects of mental health; the different types of mental health iss...

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Natalie Matosin @nataliematosin.bsky.social · Aug 11

Microdosing delight to combat stress; interesting concept, backed by neuroscience. Was a pleasure to comment on the very excellent work of @drrachelbarr.bsky.social ‬on how the experience of delight can tune down our stress response. @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/he...

As we stress more than ever, is it time to ‘microdose delight’?

Our brains are not built to handle the daily threats modern humans face. But there’s a trick that may help them.

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Jul 8

Exciting Leadership Opportunity - Applications are open for role of Co-Director, Brain and Mind Centre at the @Sydney_Uni #LeadershipforGood

☑️ Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/gUGmJSfn

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Ian Hickie @ian-hickie.bsky.social · Jun 19

For those who enjoy the podcast with @jamesologhlin.bsky.social and me, joint us for this latest exercise in improving your mental health and wellbeing

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Ian Hickie @ian-hickie.bsky.social · Jun 24

Lots of insights and practical tips here - improving our collective mental health is our goal

Ian Hickie @ian-hickie.bsky.social · Jun 19

For those who enjoy the podcast with @jamesologhlin.bsky.social and me, joint us for this latest exercise in improving your mental health and wellbeing

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Jul 1

📰 lnkd.in/gHMjWESt

Groundbreaking research @sydney.edu.au identifies brain protein involved in development of #Parkinsons disease and way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.

Funding Michael J Fox Foundation, Shake it Up Australia, NHMRC,

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Jun 30

Great turnout for Mid-Year event in the courtyard with heaters 🔥

It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors
@ian-hickie.bsky.social noting our achievements so far! Researchers @frankiorfino.bsky.social spoke on their team's achievements!

@sydney.edu.au

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · Jun 11

Great turnout!

Decoding Genetics of Autism

Speakers:
Prof Jonathan Sebat - UCSD
Prof Lilia Lakoucheva - UCSD
Dr. Alan Ma - Children’s Hosp Westmead,
Prof. Katrina Williams - @MonashUni

Hosted by BMC/Child Neurodevelopment team @adamguastella.bsky.social

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sebrosenberg.bsky.social @sebrosenberg.bsky.social · May 21

Five key mental health priorities for new Labor Government, here: www.croakey.org/five-priorit... @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social @markbutlermp.bsky.social

Five priorities for the Albanese Government to transform Australia’s mental health system

Introduction by Croakey: In the wake of its historic election victory, the Albanese Government now has a rare opportunity to

www.croakey.org

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · May 27

Read 🚨-> bit.ly/KinoxisMicha...

Pioneering new treatments #dementia #addiction recovery ⬇️
Bowen talks about his journey from lab to company co-founder on his mission to help people struggling with “forgotten disorders”.

#LeadershipforGood

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · May 28

A compelling talk by Dr Jamie Peters and thank you for visiting us, and talking to our research teams,

#Psychedelics: A new frontier in #addiction therapeutics

Using preclinical rodent models to guide drug discovery efforts.

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · May 28

A compelling talk by Dr Jamie Peters and thank you for visiting us, and talking to our research teams,

#Psychedelics: A new frontier in #addiction therapeutics

Using preclinical rodent models to guide drug discovery efforts.

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · May 27

Read 🚨-> bit.ly/KinoxisMicha...

Pioneering new treatments #dementia #addiction recovery ⬇️
Bowen talks about his journey from lab to company co-founder on his mission to help people struggling with “forgotten disorders”.

#LeadershipforGood

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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · May 13

Congratulations to Professor Sharon Naismith for receiving over $2.9 million from the @ausgov.bsky.social

Medical Research Future Fund #MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care to bring gold-standard memory clinics to regional & rural Australia!

#USYD #LeadershipForGood

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Anita van Zwieten @anitavanzwieten.bsky.social · Apr 30

Pleased to contribute to this comment @nataging.nature.com on the need to value #caregiving by #olderadults as part of a #wellbeingeconomy
rdcu.be/ejE8n
@samankhalatbari.bsky.social, Mouna Sawan, Jo-An Occhipinti, @jjaimemiranda.bsky.social @samtani-suraj.bsky.social @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social

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