Research impact tag: mental health - Research Impact at UWA

The art of mental wellbeing

August 8, 2025/in 36- Creative Arts and Writing, 42- Health Sciences, 52- Psychology, Economy, Environment, Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, Public policy, Stories /by Rosanna Marchesani

Maintaining good mental health is a cornerstone of overall wellbeing. It plays a crucial part in fostering resilience, balance, and clarity, in shaping the way we think and feel, and the decisions we make in daily life. However, in Australia, around 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 7 young people experienced mental ill health each year. Dr Christina Davies at The University of Western Australia leads a team of researchers who are successfully promoting arts engagement as an effective way to enhance mental wellbeing.

Breaking boundaries in trans mental health

November 13, 2024/in 44 – Studies in Human Society, Culture and society, Health, Public policy, Science, Social, Stories /by Rosanna Marchesani

Risks in mental health can be influenced by gender and age and can shape a person’s experience when accessing health care services.

The Trans Pathways study shows that trans young people have higher rates of poor mental health and problems accessing care services than their cisgender peers. It has brought to the forefront the importance of care in this population and has become a valuable resource in raising awareness of some of the problems that trans young people face, promote equity in care services, and in supporting the development of initiatives to improve the mental health of trans and gender diverse young people. The impact of Trans Pathways has been felt locally, nationally, and internationally and continues to be cited as evidence in health policy and strategy.

Stay well, play well

June 19, 2019/in Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, Science, Stories /by Scott Mitchell

Most musicians ensure their musical instrument is kept in perfect condition, but do not look after their own physical and mental performance health in the same way. Sound Performers has been developed by an interdisciplinary team led by Suzanne Wijsman at The University of Western Australia and Bronwen Ackermann at the University of Sydney. Sound Performers is a globally accessible online tool to help teachers educate musicians at all stages about their occupational health, and optimise their performance through healthy practice.

The power of people in shaping good health

April 4, 2019/in Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, Science, Stories /by Scott Mitchell

A team of researchers at the Psychology of Active Healthy Living group at The University of Western Australia have dedicated their research to understanding the power of others in shaping healthy behaviours. Their community-based programs including Mummy Buddy and MAN v FAT Soccer have shown that the presence of a strong support network can have positive effects on a person’s general health and mental well-being.

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