Music as bridge between strengths and difficulties: preventing mental ill-health through early identification and early intervention in adolescence. The World Health Organisation and the Australian Government both predict an alarming rise in chronic mental health problems. In this study, an innovative, musically derived strengths and difficulties assessment tool will be developed and validated to facilitate the early identification of, and early intervention with at risk young people.
Mindfulness and coping in chronic illness: insights from a study of joint replacement surgery. This study investigates whether participation in a mental health enhancement program (mindfulness) will improve the recovery of patients undergoing total joint replacement. This will benefit patients by promoting psychological well-being which has direct effects on pain and physical function after surgery.