Phobia study to tackle children’s deepest fears

Griffith Health Institute
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A twin-pronged research project into childhood phobias is underway at the Griffith Health Institute. Researchers at the Gold Coast and in Brisbane are seeking the participation of 140 children, aged between seven and 17, for a study which aims to develop new and effective treatments of children’s deepest fears. “If your child is afraid of […]

Researcher targets heart of mood matter

Griffith Health Institute
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Up to 20 per cent of people who have heart attacks also have to deal with depression afterwards, and many never know. This is one of the links between the heart and mind being explored in an important new research project at Griffith University. Dr Chris Stapelberg from the School of Applied Psychology needs 120 […]

Breakthrough report on ambulance ramping

Griffith Health Institute
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The underlying causes and knock-on effects of ambulance ramping at Queensland hospitals are explored and analysed in a ground-breaking report published today by the Griffith Health Institute. In the first official study of the phenomenon and the practices associated with ambulance ramping, researchers from Griffith University examined its impact on the delivery of emergency health […]

Saving the local car industry?

Griffith Social and Behavioural Research College
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Griffith University Taxation Lecturer, Anna Mortimore has weighed into the debate on how to save Australia’s ailing car industry. “Encouraging car makers to produce more fuel efficient cars will not save jobs or the industry,” Ms Mortimore said. “What is needed is an overhaul of the current taxation system and even greater financial incentives,” she […]

Griffith acknowledges Queensland’s Fitzgerald legacy

Griffith Social and Behavioural Research College
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Griffith University will formally announce its Tony Fitzgerald Scholarship Program at the inaugural Tony Fitzgerald lecture on Tuesday, July 28 at the State Library. The lecture by former President of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and Chief Justice of South Africa Arthur Chaskalson will mark the 20th anniversary of the Fitzgerald Inquiry Report on […]