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Cognitive Pharmaceutical Services To Mental Health Patients
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$88,473.00
Summary
It is estimated that more than 450 million people are suffering from a mental illness at any one time. Medications are the main method of treatment for people with mental illnesses. The types of medications used for mental illnesses are commonly associated with side effects and high rates of discontinuation. The aim of this research is to develop a pharmacy management service, in conjunction with other health care professionals, to help patients and their carers to manage their medications.
Implementating A Mental Health Nursing Service Model.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Summary
Approximately 12% of Australians are admitted to hospital each year with a mental health related condition. Hospital care is primarily delivered by mental health nurses; this group makes up the largest cohort of the mental health workforce. However recent research has shown that these nurses spend only 30% of their work time delivering direct care to consumers. This study will test a service model that supports mental health nurses to focus time on delivery of high quality consumer-centred care
Gaining Two-way Understanding Of Recovery From Chronic And Recurring Mental Disorders In FNQ Indigenous Communities.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$110,519.00
Summary
Little is known about the rates of chronic and recurring mental illness in the Indigenous population, particularly in remote Indigenous communities. This research aims to document the extent of the problem and explore the factors that place individuals at risk of poorer mental health outcomes as well as those factors that promote resiliency and recovery in the face of such risk. In addition, the concept of recovery in mental illness will be expanded to include Indigenous views.
Increasing Adolescent Resilience Against Depression: Extending RAP To Include A Peer-Interpersonal Relatedness Component
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$76,361.00
Summary
Adolescence is a challenging time and depression may develop due to the stress of school work, parental expectations, peer pressure, or family conflict. The Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) teaches coping strategies to build self-esteem and deal with stress. Good peer relationships also protect youths from depression: The RAP-PIR project teaches adolescents additional social skills, strategies for managing bullying, and friendship skills. We expect RAP-PIR will help prevent youth depression.
Effectiveness Of An Internet Intervention Designed To Promote Mental Health And Prevent Common Mental Disorders In Youth
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$123,453.00
Summary
The project tests an innovative web-based intervention designed to promote mental health and prevent common mental disorders in youth through strengthened resilience to adversity, enhanced coping skills and improved social and occupational function. Well-being, socio-occupational function and anxiety and depressive symptoms will be measured before and for six months after the intervention in participants, and compared with scores from a group who either received a live intervention or a placebo.