Promoting Mental Health And Preventing Mental Illnesses In Marginalised Young People
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$479,882.00
Summary
I will use system change to improve mental health and social function for young people in Out of Home Care. These young people typically have serious disadvantage and trauma early in life and complex mental health and social problems. I will devise and implement sustainable mental health interventions that respond to their needs. Successful implementation has the potential to improve knowledge about strategies for therapeutic approaches to care and better mental health and social outcomes.
Improving Mental Health For Young People In Out-of-home Care: Providng Participatory Evidence-based Mental Health Care Across Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$956,114.00
Summary
Young people in out-of-home care have experienced traumas and adversities. They are highly vulnerable to mental ill-health and associated problems with relationships, education and meaningful activity. The project aims to deliver evidence-based mental health support and care across the health and community service system relevant to these young people in Victoria. The aim is to work in partnership to reduce the risks of mental ill-health and support more effective treatment and recovery.