Our research
Our research focus
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Addiction
Addiction is a major community problem which impacts many Australians both personally and professionally. -
Body image and eating disorders
Body image is a widespread preoccupation, leading to the potential for a significant increase in negative body image. -
Justice system
Our study of the criminal justice system focuses on three areas; law enforcement, corrections, and the courts system. -
Lifecourse sciences
Through social-emotional development, we research the origins of mental health and disorder, within and across generations. -
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Addresses the three key areas of neurodevelopmental disorders – conceptualisation, diagnostics, and practice. -
Reproductive health
Pregnancy and the postpartum focusing on gestational weight gain, and maternal and paternal psychosocial health and wellbeing.
Research centres and studies
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Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development
Promoting emotional health, from pregnancy through to adulthood and into the next generation. -
Cognitive Neuroscience Unit
Striving to provide the latest understandings in social, cognitive and affective human neuroscience. -
Deakin Child Study Centre
Multidisciplinary research with a focus on understanding neurodevelopment from the early years of childhood through to adolescence. -
Centre for Drug use, Addictive and Anti-social Behaviour Research
Preventing and reducing harm from alcohol and other drug use, and addictive and anti-social behaviours -
Australian Centre on Quality of Life (ACQOL)
Ongoing research on evidence-based measures for quality of life.
Useful links
Test library – browse and borrow tests and equipment.
Lab bookings – book one of our cognitive neuropsychology labs for testing.