Centre for Emotional Health, changing lives

The Centre for Emotional Health (CEH) conducts specialist clinical research aimed at furthering the understanding of child and adult emotional disorders, as well as continually improving methods of treatment. It is a Macquarie University centre for research excellence.

The Centre is currently under the directorship of Professor Ron Rapee, who has been a leading researcher in the field of child and adult anxiety for over 20 years.

Creating healthier and happier communities

Through research,

CEH researchers concentrate on the understanding, treatment and prevention of anxiety, depression and related mental health problems. Internationally renowned for our research into anxiety, including several “world first” findings, we have a special focus on children and families.

Training …

Along with our research and treatment programs, CEH provides practical training and support to health care workers, psychologists and school counsellors, from trainees to experienced professionals.

...and treatment

The Centre’s Emotional Health Clinic (EHC) uses the latest knowledge of science and practice to provide treatments and support to children, adolescents and adults. Treatments are based on evidence gathered over years of scientific research. They are practical, effective and applicable to real life situations.

Formerly Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit (MUARU).