Mental illness and dementia - a little known connection but rapidly growing storm: expert available for comment

Neuroscience Research Australian (NeuRA)

Professor Matthew Kiernan AM, CEO at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), is available to provide expert comment on the links between two high prevalence, high impact, growing, and linked brain conditions: mental illness and dementia. He has penned an op ed on this issue, which is available here. Prof Kiernan can also discuss Prince Harry’s comments yesterday calling for ‘mental health’ to be replaced with ‘mental fitness’.

Prof Kiernan AM is an expert in neurodegenerative diseases and a clinician scientist based at NeuRA. 

About NeuRA

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Sydney, Australia. For over three decades, researchers at NeuRA have been dedicated to advancing medical science, aiming to prevent, treat, and cure brain and nervous system diseases, disorders and injuries. NeuRA’s research is diverse, spanning dementia, mental health, chronic pain and falls prevention. With a vision to enhance the lives of those affected by neurological challenges, our mission is to discover innovative solutions for neurodegeneration, mental health issues, and healthy ageing through world-class medical research.

To learn more about NeuRA: www.neura.edu.au