Brain Stimulation Therapeutics For Mental Health Disorders: From Concept To Clinical Application
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,116,312.00
Summary
This fellowship application will support a program of research to develop and expand the use of a number of forms of non-invasive brain stimulation. These will be used to dramatically enhance the range of therapeutic options available for patients with common mental health conditions such as depression. This will include trials to advance the application of existing treatments, develop a fundamentally new home based device therapy and support a new clinical trials network.
Addressing The Hidden Epidemic Of Child And Adolescent Trauma
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$645,205.00
Summary
It is critical to address the hidden epidemic of child and adolescent trauma to improve the health and welfare of Australians. This research will not only enhance our understanding of the prevalence and impact of early trauma among Australians, but will also provide rigorous evidence for effective psychological interventions for the millions impacted by this significant and pervasive public health issue.
Unified Prevention Of Substance Use And Mental Disorders.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,560,520.00
Summary
Substance use and mental disorders are among the leading causes of burden of disease in young people globally. Yet prevention and early intervention has not been prioritised in Australian research and policy.The major focus of my research will be on examining the effectiveness of new unified prevention programs.
Caring For Clinician Health And Wellbeing; Protecting Patients From Harm
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,281,125.00
Summary
Doctors and other clinicians care for the health of others but their own health can also suffer. In turn, unwell clinicians may place patients at risk of harm. My research will analyse ten years of data from the Medical Board and other regulators, interview clinicians who have had a serious illness, and work with international experts to develop solutions. Together, this work will help hospitals and regulators to better protect the health of clinicians and safeguard patients from avoidable harm.
Informing The Development And Real-world Translation Of A Home-based Physical Activity Intervention For Improving Postnatal Mental Health
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$566,164.00
Summary
Physical activity confers mental health benefits in postnatal women, including reducing postnatal depression (PND) risk. Yet most postnatal women are not active enough. Few strategies have successfully promoted physical activity in this group. With significant input from women experiencing PND symptoms and community groups servicing them, this research program will develop and evaluate the efficacy of a home-based physical activity program aimed at reducing PND symptoms.
Adolescent investments can create a triple dividend for health: across adolescence; through late life; and into the next generation. Yet adolescence remains neglected and health trends over time have been unfavourable. This application focuses on the most neglected aspects of adolescent health. It builds on earlier work with the Lancet, longstanding Australian cohorts and a recently awarded NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence to answer the most pressing questions of policy makers.
LIFESPAN-CHD – Leading Innovation By Finding And Eliminating Gaps In Research, SPecialist Care ANd Mental Health Services For People With CHD.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$462,644.00
Summary
Keeping patients and families engaged in congenital heart disease (CHD) care is vital for improving health outcomes for Australians living with CHD. This collaboration will position Australia at the forefront of CHD care and research by delivering healthcare innovations including a national CHD health services dataset, a digital health tool that maximises engagement in CHD care and new models of care co-designed with CHD patients and families to meet their cardiac and mental health needs.
Improving The Neurological And Mental Health Of Vulnerable Children: Through Implementation And Health Services Research To Close Treatment Gaps
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,562,250.00
Summary
This Emerging Leader fellowship will support research to improve child neurodevelopmental and mental health. The program of research will answer several of the crucial research questions expressed in the Oct 2019 Productivity Commission Mental Health Report, the 2018 National FASD Strategy, the 2018 Senate Mental Health Inquiry Report, the 2018 Lancet Commission for Mental Health, the 2018 MRFF Strategic Priorities, and 2018 WHO National Strategy for Australian Telehealth Discussion paper.