Improving Identification And Treatment Of Early-onset Behaviour Disorders In Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$498,869.00
Summary
Most mental health problems begin in childhood and adolescence. Of these, oppositional-defiant and conduct problems in childhood are the most common precursor of all types of adult mental health problems. These children are the most common referral to child mental health clinics but little is known about which of these children will go in which direction i.e., good health, chronic antisocial behaviour, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, the psychoses. Progress in more accurately defining s ....Most mental health problems begin in childhood and adolescence. Of these, oppositional-defiant and conduct problems in childhood are the most common precursor of all types of adult mental health problems. These children are the most common referral to child mental health clinics but little is known about which of these children will go in which direction i.e., good health, chronic antisocial behaviour, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, the psychoses. Progress in more accurately defining subgroups of these children would have huge implications for early intervention for mental health problems in our community. This project proposes the first large scale analysis of genetic distributions through to behavioural and treatment factors that characterise and differentiate a large representative sample of children with conduct problems. The project will test a model of child psychopathology that links genotype, via environmental risk and emotion processing problems, to an improved diagnostic-phenotypic model for treatment of the major childhood disorder. Clinical research activities will be structured into three intersecting arms: first, identifying the genetic and behavioural subtypes of early-onset conduct problems; second, innovative treatments for these children, and third, the dissemination of findings to these children and their families via the health care system. The research will build new collaborations between established and internationally recognised clinical research teams in childhood mental health, biological psychiatry, genetics and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Statewide Network (CAMHSNET). CAMHSNET have specific responsibilities to NSW Health for expert advice and input on the development of child mental health services directions, dissemination, training, and effectiveness research.Read moreRead less
PSA Testing: A Population-based Longitudinal Study Of Decision Making, Psychological Effects And Patterns Of Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$576,977.00
Summary
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men and the second most common cancer- related cause of death. Since being introduced into Australia in 1988 the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test has been widely adopted as a method for detecting early-stage asymptomatic prostate cancer. However there is controversy about the potential benefits and harms of testing for prostate cancer. Little has been documented in Australia about the information men receive when consi ....Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men and the second most common cancer- related cause of death. Since being introduced into Australia in 1988 the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test has been widely adopted as a method for detecting early-stage asymptomatic prostate cancer. However there is controversy about the potential benefits and harms of testing for prostate cancer. Little has been documented in Australia about the information men receive when considering a PSA test, what happens to men after having an abnormal PSA test and the consequences of PSA testing (including physical and psychological effects). The aim of this study is to interview a representative community sample of men aged 50 to 84 years and resident in NSW to describe: (1) the decision-making process regarding PSA testing; (2) the psychological consequences of men's PSA testing experiences; and (3) patterns of care for men who have had an abnormal PSA test. The main outcomes from this study will include substantial information on the experiences of men regarding patterns of PSA participation (frequency of, and reasons for, testing), the clinical management of men who have had an abnormal PSA test, the psychological effects of PSA testing (both positive and negative) and how decisions about testing are being made. This will provide important information to assist GPs, urologists and Australian men make decisions about PSA testing. It will highlight areas of need regarding the information required by men for informed decision-making and the support they require when undergoing PSA testing to ensure positive psychological outcomes.Read moreRead less
Intellectual disability, victimisation, challenging behaviour and offending. The expected national benefits that will arise from this research will include significant advances to policy and practice in the field, which will impact on service users and service providers at both individual and community levels. At the same time, this unique collaboration will foster research excellence, further develop interagency collaborations and thus advance Australia's research and clinical leadership in the ....Intellectual disability, victimisation, challenging behaviour and offending. The expected national benefits that will arise from this research will include significant advances to policy and practice in the field, which will impact on service users and service providers at both individual and community levels. At the same time, this unique collaboration will foster research excellence, further develop interagency collaborations and thus advance Australia's research and clinical leadership in the field of intellectual disability and community safety. Taken altogether, this research has a strong potential to lead to further collaborations focussing on research priorities of national and international significance. Read moreRead less
Understanding and Managing the Occupational Health Impacts on Investigators of Internet Child Exploitation. Through developing best practice models for managing vicarious trauma in investigators of Internet child exploitation, the project will result in enhanced job satisfaction and less burnout of workers, and reduced health costs for policing organisations. Thus the project addresses a serious occupational health issue and contributes to the goal of promoting and maintaining good health. Furth ....Understanding and Managing the Occupational Health Impacts on Investigators of Internet Child Exploitation. Through developing best practice models for managing vicarious trauma in investigators of Internet child exploitation, the project will result in enhanced job satisfaction and less burnout of workers, and reduced health costs for policing organisations. Thus the project addresses a serious occupational health issue and contributes to the goal of promoting and maintaining good health. Further, by better managing the occupational health of investigators, the project will enhance the capacity of police organisations to deliver on their mission of investigating and preventing Internet child exploitation. This in turn contributes to the reduced consumption of Internet child exploitation and the associated traumatisation of abused victims. Read moreRead less