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A Prospective Cohort Study Investigating The Relationships Between Negative Emotions, Biomarkers And Long Term Functioning In Post-MI Patients
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$980,498.00
Summary
Depression and anxiety commonly occur in patients with heart disease, particularly those who have had a heart attack. Together they represent a large burden on the healthcare system as well as individual patient’s lives. This study will help us to further understand the complex biological and psychological relationships between depression/anxiety and heart disease. It specifically investigates how particular mental health symptoms predict a patient’s job outcomes and healthcare utilisation.
Planning, Timing And Quit Success: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$448,108.00
Summary
The aim of this project is to better understand how quit smoking interventions should be structured to maximise effectiveness; should smokers be encouraged to quit immediately to capitalize on the motivation that caused them to seek help, or first spend time planning, and can the planning be done after quitting? The answers will inform the design and delivery of smoking cessation programs, and potentially programs for other hard-to-change behaviours.
Autism is characterised by deficits in social behaviour and communication, and is a cause of major lifelong disability. A novel intervention, oxytocin nasal spray, enhances social cognition and behaviour in humans, including in those with autism spectrum disorders. This project will determine whether oxytocin, taken twice daily over 8 weeks, improves social communication and interaction skills in toddlers with autism. This project represents a crucial step in developing an early intervention tre ....Autism is characterised by deficits in social behaviour and communication, and is a cause of major lifelong disability. A novel intervention, oxytocin nasal spray, enhances social cognition and behaviour in humans, including in those with autism spectrum disorders. This project will determine whether oxytocin, taken twice daily over 8 weeks, improves social communication and interaction skills in toddlers with autism. This project represents a crucial step in developing an early intervention treatment for autism.Read moreRead less
Researching Effective Sleep Treatments (Project REST): A Partner-Assisted Intervention To Improve Adherence In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Insomnia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,130,307.00
Summary
Insomnia is highly prevalent and predicts many other mental and physical problems. While very good behavioural treatments exist for insomnia, not everyone is able to comply with the difficult behaviour changes required to improve. Bed partners often influence sleep behaviours, and thus, can play a helpful role in the treatment of insomnia, if they are taught how. We will test the first intervention ever developed integrating the partner into insomnia treatment as a means of improving outcomes.
Developing A Psychological Model Of Care For Adolescents And Young Adults With Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$86,117.00
Summary
Adolescents and young adults with complex congenital heart disease face many challenges including the need for lifelong cardiac surveillance, medication, and navigating normal transitions such as developing independence; factors which place the individual at risk of psychological morbidity. Determining risk factors contributing to loss to follow-up and psychological morbidity is needed to develop evidence-based psychological interventions, which are strongly recommended but currently lacking.
Evaluation Of A Healthy Lifestyle Intervention Targeting Young People Living In Out-of-home Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$69,099.00
Summary
Recent National findings reveal that on average, 45% of Australian children aged 5-14 years watch TV for at least 2 hours/day. Given the risk for adverse cognitive, behavioral and physical health outcomes related to excessive TV viewing, including childhood obesity, there is an urgent need to design effective interventions to reduce unhealthy TV habits in the early years. My project responds to this need.
Coping-Together: A Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Self-directed Coping Skills Intervention For Patients With Cancer And Their Partners
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$933,145.00
Summary
Although a cancer diagnosis and treatment have profound effects on both patients and their partners, most supportive care interventions target patients, whilst neglecting partners. To address this gap, our team is developing a Coping-Together intervention, which includes a novel, self-directed coping skills training workbook to assist couples affected by cancer manage common challenges post-diagnosis. This study will examine the efficacy of the Coping-Together intervention in decreasing couples’ ....Although a cancer diagnosis and treatment have profound effects on both patients and their partners, most supportive care interventions target patients, whilst neglecting partners. To address this gap, our team is developing a Coping-Together intervention, which includes a novel, self-directed coping skills training workbook to assist couples affected by cancer manage common challenges post-diagnosis. This study will examine the efficacy of the Coping-Together intervention in decreasing couples’ anxiety at 2, 5, 9, and 12 months post-baseline.Read moreRead less
Evidence Based Mental Health Treatments In Cardiovascular Diseases
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$322,132.00
Summary
Mental health is known to affect cardiovascular disease (CVD) prognosis, though effective treatments are lacking. The aims of this project are to to determine which mental health interventions are most effective in assisting CVD patients, and then perform such a mental health intervention. The findings will lead to improved guidelines for management of complex mental health needs in Australian CVD patients.
The R2C Program: A Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Telephone-based Intervention For Alcohol Misuse
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$727,611.00
Summary
Despite high rates of problem drinking in Australia, few seek help due to stigma and a range of other barriers. In this project, we will conduct a randomised controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a standalone telephone-delivered intervention, incorporating low-cost, structured, and integrated psychosocial support, to reduce harmful alcohol use and associated psychological morbidity in non-treatment-seeking problem drinkers.
Simple Cognitive Behavioural Treatment Of The Symptoms Of Trauma In First Episode Psychosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$173,898.00
Summary
Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) are some of the most severe forms for mental disorder. Many people with psychosis have experienced trauma in childhood or as a result of their psychosis, and have developed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result. The aim of the proposed study is to test whether a simple psychological intervention is effective in reducing trauma symptoms in FEP. This has the potential to significantly improve outcomes in FEP.