Louise La Sala
@louiselasala.bsky.social
Research Fellow | Social Media, Online Safety & Youth Mental Health | Self-harm & Suicide Prevention | Orygen, Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne
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Dr La Sala has received an @aipscience.bsky.social Young Tall Poppy Science Award, recognising her as "one of Victoria's most outstanding scientists" 👏
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October 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Dr La Sala has received an @aipscience.bsky.social Young Tall Poppy Science Award, recognising her as "one of Victoria's most outstanding scientists" 👏
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"Moderation may be key"
A new study by #chatsafe researcher, Dr Louise La Sala, suggests that 1-3 hours daily social media use may be better for their wellbeing than none at all.
Great to see Dr La Sala's findings in this recent piece in @GuardianAus bit.ly/3GpGNWI @louiselasala.bsky.social
A new study by #chatsafe researcher, Dr Louise La Sala, suggests that 1-3 hours daily social media use may be better for their wellbeing than none at all.
Great to see Dr La Sala's findings in this recent piece in @GuardianAus bit.ly/3GpGNWI @louiselasala.bsky.social
Excessive social media found to harm teenagers’ mental health – but experts say moderation may be key
Exclusive: Mission Australia survey finds moderate social media users were as likely to seek help from parents as low users
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July 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Moderation may be key"
A new study by #chatsafe researcher, Dr Louise La Sala, suggests that 1-3 hours daily social media use may be better for their wellbeing than none at all.
Great to see Dr La Sala's findings in this recent piece in @GuardianAus bit.ly/3GpGNWI @louiselasala.bsky.social
A new study by #chatsafe researcher, Dr Louise La Sala, suggests that 1-3 hours daily social media use may be better for their wellbeing than none at all.
Great to see Dr La Sala's findings in this recent piece in @GuardianAus bit.ly/3GpGNWI @louiselasala.bsky.social
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Congratulations to Orygen Research Fellow Dr @louiselasala.bsky.social on receiving the prestigious Andrej Marušič Award, recognising her pioneering work in suicide prevention including as a lead researcher on the world-first @chatsafe.bsky.social program 👏
Details: bit.ly/4jJv2YQ
Details: bit.ly/4jJv2YQ
June 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Congratulations to Orygen Research Fellow Dr @louiselasala.bsky.social on receiving the prestigious Andrej Marušič Award, recognising her pioneering work in suicide prevention including as a lead researcher on the world-first @chatsafe.bsky.social program 👏
Details: bit.ly/4jJv2YQ
Details: bit.ly/4jJv2YQ
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Our Research Fellow Dr Louise La Sala delivered a keynote presentation at this year's Suicide Prevention Australia conference in Perth 🙌
Dr La Sala shared the latest research on how social media can be used for youth suicide prevention.
Learn more about #chatsafe 👉 bit.ly/4duUP5p
Dr La Sala shared the latest research on how social media can be used for youth suicide prevention.
Learn more about #chatsafe 👉 bit.ly/4duUP5p
May 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Our Research Fellow Dr Louise La Sala delivered a keynote presentation at this year's Suicide Prevention Australia conference in Perth 🙌
Dr La Sala shared the latest research on how social media can be used for youth suicide prevention.
Learn more about #chatsafe 👉 bit.ly/4duUP5p
Dr La Sala shared the latest research on how social media can be used for youth suicide prevention.
Learn more about #chatsafe 👉 bit.ly/4duUP5p
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It's International Women's Day!
We're looking at how our researchers Prof Jo Robinson, Dr Louise La Sala & Dr Bridget Kenny are looking to address self-harm and suicide in women and girls, as part of a new Global Taskforce.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Fmq9q0
We're looking at how our researchers Prof Jo Robinson, Dr Louise La Sala & Dr Bridget Kenny are looking to address self-harm and suicide in women and girls, as part of a new Global Taskforce.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Fmq9q0
Orygen's commitment to turning ‘promises into progress’ for young women and girls
In 2025, UN Women Australias International Womens Day theme, March Forward, emphasises the importance of transforming promises into progress. .
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March 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
It's International Women's Day!
We're looking at how our researchers Prof Jo Robinson, Dr Louise La Sala & Dr Bridget Kenny are looking to address self-harm and suicide in women and girls, as part of a new Global Taskforce.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Fmq9q0
We're looking at how our researchers Prof Jo Robinson, Dr Louise La Sala & Dr Bridget Kenny are looking to address self-harm and suicide in women and girls, as part of a new Global Taskforce.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3Fmq9q0
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A great debut blog by Amanda, co-written by the brilliant @louiselasala.bsky.social! I was lucky enough to listen to a talk about this study and Luisa’s broader PhD when she visited the University of Bath - this blog and the paper are definitely worth a read!
Critical lack of evidence about social media use and youth mental health in clinical populations www.nationalelfservice.net?p=209615
#SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth #Research
#SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth #Research
Critical lack of evidence about social media use and youth mental health
Impact of social media use on internalising symptoms in adolescents from clinical and community samples.
www.nationalelfservice.net
January 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A great debut blog by Amanda, co-written by the brilliant @louiselasala.bsky.social! I was lucky enough to listen to a talk about this study and Luisa’s broader PhD when she visited the University of Bath - this blog and the paper are definitely worth a read!