Griffith Centre for Mental Health

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Committed to mental health research and innovation, focusing on youth mental health, parenting and suicide prevention.

Screenshot of a short open access research article published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia, presenting research on socio structural factors influencing parents’ intentions to enrol children in swimming lessons, with author affiliations across Australian and international universities.
A group of five people stand together in a conference room in front of a branded banner and a presentation slide that reads “Thank You.” They are wearing event lanyards and business‑casual clothing, with chairs and soft lighting in the background.
Dr Meg Doohan stands at a podium speaking at a Queensland Health event. She has brown hair tied back & is wearing glasses & green top. The podium displays a sign for the ‘Women & Girls’ Health Showcase 2025’ alongside the Queensland Government logo. Audience members are visible in the foreground.
A purple graphic for International Women’s Day 2026 featuring the UN Women Australia logo. White text reads: “Equality isn’t an advantage for some. It’s about dignity, safety and fairness for all.” Below it: “Let’s #BalanceTheScales for all women and girls.” At the bottom are illustrated figures of three individuals with different hairstyles and outfits.
Screenshot of a journal article from Neurodiversity (Sage Journals) titled “Exploring Repetitive Behaviours in Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis.” The authors listed are Jessica O’Loghlen, Matthew McKenzie, Cathryne Lang, Stephanie Malone, and Jessica Paynter. Below the title is an abstract describing a qualitative study comparing how autistic adults and people with OCD experience repetitive behaviours. The page includes the journal header, a DOI link, and publication information.
Photo montage of headshots of Dr Natalie Loxton & Dr Riley Scott. Natalie has shoulder length brown hair, is smiling & wearing a pink top. There is greenery in the background. Riley has long dark brown hair, smiling wearing a green knit top, against a drak purple/blue background. There is a Griffith University branded border.
Four people stand together at an awards event in front of a backdrop reading ‘Financial Review Higher Education Awards.’ Left - Right: Dr Yannick Van Hierden wears glasses and a dark suit, Prof Carolyn Evans has shoulder-length wavy brown hair, wearing a green dress with matching jacket, Prof Timo Dietrich, wears a navy suit & tie, and Dr Pamela Saleme wears a grey suit. They are all smiling.
Screenshot of a published article page from The Lancet Psychiatry. The title reads: ‘Harnessing the power of constitutional rights and legal frameworks to scale up public mental health implementation.’ Beneath the title is a list of authors and their academic affiliations, including universities and health institutes across Hong Kong, the UK, South Africa, Australia, and the USA. The top of the page shows The Lancet Psychiatry branding, publication date of 4 February 2026, and an article status note: ‘In Press, Corrected Proof.’
Artwork illustrated by Aunty Shirley Dawson, East Aranda Nation Group. A cube decorated with vibrant Indigenous- artwork. One visible face features a large kookaburra with patterned feathers in white, brown, blue, and gold, surrounded by circular and dot motifs. Another side shows two human figures in silhouette next to large decorated insects on a yellow background. The top panel shows figures sitting on a tree branch and interacting on a warm red‑orange backdrop with flowing line patterns. The overall design is rich with earthy tones, dots, and symbolic patterns typical of Aboriginal art.
Headshot of A/Prof Kerry Pike. She has long brown hair, wearing earrings and smiling, standing in front of a gray brick wall. The top section has a red banner with the Griffith University logo and the words “Queensland Australia.” The bottom section includes a white box with red text reading “Associate Professor Kerryn Pike” and a red button-style element that says “Make it matter.”
Left to right - Dr Aimee Maxwell, Dr Mikaela Grayson & Dr Dan Sullivan in the courtyard at a conference. Aimee wears a teal wrap dress and beige heels, Mikaela is in a brown sleeveless top with matching pants and black sandals, and the Dan is in a navy suit with a patterned tie. They are all smiling. Tables and attendees are visible in the background.
Headshot of Dr Vicky Stewart. She has shoulder length dark blonde hair, wearing a white blouse. She is smiling.
Infographic titled “Beyond the squeaky wheel” about the Family/Carer Lived Experience Workforce in Queensland mental health with pie chart & bar graph. Includes Griffith University and ALIVE Centre logos, and lists research team and advisory group members.
Image of a published journal article titled "A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Sublingual Melatonin for Sleep Onset Insomnia in Children With Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)" in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Authors include Ned Chandler-Mather and colleagues from Griffith University and Gold Coast Hospital. The article explores melatonin treatment for sleep issues in children with FASD and is supported by Gold Coast Health and the Australian Government.
Flyer for a study titled "Capacity Building Needs for Implementation Research and Practice in Suicide Prevention", led by Griffith University and the University of Melbourne. It invites researchers, clinicians, lived experience advocates, and policymakers to participate in two short online activities (approx. 60 minutes total). The study aims to identify training needs for applying implementation science in suicide prevention. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. QR codes are included for more info and to join. Logos of Griffith University, LIFEWAYS Project, and the Australian Institute for Suicide Research appear at the bottom. QR code links to: https://t.co/70wIC7xy9f
Promotional graphic for World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2025. Purple background with abstract shapes. Top features the Mental Health Australia logo and text: “TODAY IS World Mental Health Day! 10.10.2025.” Below, green hashtag reads “#CONNECTWITHYOURCOMMUNITY.” Bottom shows illustrated diverse people painting and talking, symbolising community connection.
Blue graphic with Mental Health Australia logo. White text reads “Connect with your MP to take action for mental health.” Green hashtag #WMHD2025. Illustration shows a person using a laptop with an envelope icon flying out, symbolising emailing an MP to advocate for mental health.
Poster for Queensland Mental Health Week (4–12 Oct 2025) with the theme “Connect for mental health” and icons for self, community, others, and nature.
Top of the article on the Parents Under Pressure program, exploring evidence-based support for families in child protection.
Headshot of Dr Eleni Kalantidou. She has long brown hair, with a fringe and is wearing a collared button up khaki shirt.
Headshot of Dr Levi Fox. He is wearing a dark button up shirt with a subtle floral pattern. He is wearing glasses & is smiling.
Headshot of Dr Kathy Ryan. She has shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes & she's smiling. She's wearing a sage green top.
Screenshot of the top of the article reading: Journal Article Accepted manuscript A randomised controlled trial of a telehealth group cognitive intervention (LaTCH-BRAINS) to improve cognition after primary brain tumour diagnosis Open Access Kerryn E Pike BRAINS program, Sian E B Virtue-Griffiths BRAINS program, Rachel Campbell BRAINS program, Dianne M Legge BRAINS program, Katarzyna Lion BRAINS program, Carl I Moller BRAINS program, Tamara Ownsworth BRAINS program, Mark B Pinkham BRAINS program, Louise SalibaBRAINS program, Ursula M Sansom-Daly BRAINS program, Dean Vuksanovic BRAINS program, Joanne Shaw BRAINS program, Haryana M Dhillon BRAINS program Neuro-Oncology Advances, vdaf182, https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdaf182
Group shot Griffith Uni presenters in front of TheMHS green signage. L-R: Katarzyna Lion, Kerryn Pike, Amanda Wheeler, Erinn Hawkins, Justin Chapman, Allison Waters & Matthew Gullo
Bold ideas, better solutions 2025 - The Hopkins Centre Symposium. "Identity & Participation" Tues 2 Sep 9am - 5pm. Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital. Headshots of Prof Louise, Gustafsson, Prof Tamara Ownsworth & Prof Tim Geraghty.
Top of article in the journal, Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Avail online 5 August 2025. Title reads: Multi-technology Parent Training in Exposure and Response Prevention for Youth with Obsessive-Compulsive disorder.
Photo montage from film premier. Photo 1: steadicam operator filming the red carpet. Photo 2: Group of people posing on the red carpet. One of the people is Arun Ketsirat, Director, Producer and Cinematographer. Photo 3: Shot of the title screen. It has closeups of 3 women's faces and the words read 'PTSD Love Stories'.
Prof Neeraj Gill at a lectern presenting to people sitting at round tables in a workshop