Amanda Wood
@academickayak
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Professor. Psychologist enthralled by kids’ brain development. Perpetual optimist. Avoider of snakes. Avid kayaker. Mother of lovely humans. #researchmatters
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined June 2009
Oh Twitter. You were brilliant for learning about really recent science, watching academic discussion on topics I was interested in, & the occasional promotion of stuff our lab achieved. Then you went a bit twisted & predictions that it would get ugly were right. Such a shame.
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🎉 Excited to share our first #PPIE Newsletter! Discover how the voices of #women with #epilepsy during #pregnancy are at the core of the #EpiSafe #research. Check out our blog for more details! 🔗 https://t.co/MA7saviN2N
#PPI #WomensHealth #Patient #Public #Involvement
episafe.org
As we move through the first year of the EpiSafe research programme, we’re excited to share the progress we've made in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). This year has focused on...
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Research assistant? Great opportunity to work on a transdisciplinary project that seeks to understand unmet neurodevelopmental need in childhood onset heart disease. Applications due July 3rd. The post is 0.8 FTE until 31/5/2025. Details are here: https://t.co/oBuYRlgY6Y
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Grade 2 Neuropsychology position RCH Melbourne. Your desk will be next to mine and so sometimes there will be kayak chat but don't let that stop you. Details of this valued role in follow up of NICU graduates: For details, please see here: https://t.co/KN2q3z3IW5 Due 31/5/24
careers.rch.org.au
Neuropsychologist Neonatal Follow-up
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Equitable access to early life support for those with emerging mental health challenges needs to move from talk to walk. Investment in robust prevention measures as well as enhanced workforce capabilities is sorely needed.
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6 yrs ago today the new Diagnostic Criteria for Fetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder was agreed in preparation for the introduction of the Pregnancy Prevention Program with thanks to @rebbromley @academickayak @PeterTurnpenny and others.
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Read the latest issue of Epilepsia - January 2024! https://t.co/Ye6AWGCXRl
#epilepsy #epilepsyresearch #ILAE @IlaeWeb @epilepsiajourn @WileyNeuro
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1/ THE BEST ARTICLE ON COVID FOR A GOODLY WHILE Perhaps ever. I thought I'd better do a thread on it. Dive in. It's long, but it's worth it.👇 https://t.co/KcVUA8N8Yh
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📣 2x Full-Time Research Assistants Wanted!! Come and join @kelly_allott’s fantastic cognition research team @orygen_aus. We’re looking for two exceptional RAs to join our “CogScreen” study, in which we’re validating cognitive screening tools for young people with psychosis
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A research project by Professor David Coghill of @unimelb will develop and evaluate novel, scalable clinical solutions that improve outcomes for Australians living with ADHD. Read more on this grant funding outcome: https://t.co/KTzZYIieFI
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Nice summary, thanks @sanilrege
🚨MDMA-assisted psychotherapy (MDMA-AP) for PTSD - Summary of Methodological Concerns "In this area of psychiatry, as in others, science must take precedence over advocacy; powerful testimonials, however moving, are no replacement for a solid evidence base." (Bedi et al., 2023)
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If you're looking for a change in the new year, come and work with us! - Research Officer - Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC) - HR Officers - Course Tutor – PG Cert Leading Transformation and Change – CYP IAPT & more! https://t.co/zxnpjCAWGE
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This research demonstrates the urgent need for better data on patient safety and the need for it to include data coming directly from patients themselves
Patient safety should be a global priority: Our new report, launched today, explores the state of #PatientSafety across the world, through case studies of excellence, a patient safety ranking and interactive data dashboard. https://t.co/FEYGe2RrBE
@WatchPatient
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Unbelievably proud of this clinical guidance paper - the culmination of years of work. We hope it will meaningfully guide practice, research and training in #neuropsychological interventions across Australia & the world @AustPsych @ASSBI1 @INSneuro
link.springer.com
Neuropsychology Review - Delivery of neuropsychological interventions addressing the cognitive, psychological, and behavioural consequences of brain conditions is increasingly recognised as an...
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Have you noticed more of your friends or colleagues seem to have COVID at the moment? Victoria is currently seeing increased COVID transmission. Here is a quick reminder of some simple steps to help to protect you and your loved ones.
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Another great paper led by @alexstainton6 demonstrates cognition is a critical treatment target in early psychosis
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Props to @dave_coghill and Alice Morgan for their leadership of this huge body of work from Melbourne Children’s Campus mental health strategy, spearheaded by @HarrietHiscock. Consistent, evidence-based care is the foundation of improving outcomes for infants, children, and kin.
New Australian-first guidelines will help #children tell the difference b/w a normal level of worry & an #anxiety disorder when seeing a healthcare professional. This important document is a collaboration between MCRI, @RCHMelbourne & @UniMelb Learn more: https://t.co/jeQf1z7gPm
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New Australian-first guidelines will help #children tell the difference b/w a normal level of worry & an #anxiety disorder when seeing a healthcare professional. This important document is a collaboration between MCRI, @RCHMelbourne & @UniMelb Learn more: https://t.co/jeQf1z7gPm
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Sadly, same outcome. This is about more than this decision and says much about our deeply dividing (yes, still an active process if brexit is anything to go by) society. Fizzle sticks, as my grandmother would say.
Democracy sausage with keen (non-voting) dog looking on. This feels like living in England in 2016 when it was clear that a massive political own goal was likely. I hoped that Australia would be better but the media has a lot to answer for in promoting divisiveness #YES2023
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New paper out today - excellently led by one of our previous MSc students @GiannaCadorna Systematic review of qualitative literature on young people's experiences of going to A&E/emergency departments for mental health support https://t.co/4u05VsY9ld
@NorhaVera @soniajohnson
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background There has been an increase in children and young people attending emergency departments for mental health reasons, including self-harm. Patients often report having poor experiences when...
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