Population Level Approaches To Addressing Chronic Disease Risk Behaviours Among People With Mental Illness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
This Fellowship will explore large scale population approaches to addressing chronic disease health behaviour risks among people with a mental illness. The program will identify: the effectiveness of approaches to increase the provision of chronic disease prevention care in mental health services, and strategies to improve the effectiveness of existing population based telephone behaviour change services for people with a mental illness.
What Is A Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Service For Aboriginal People?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$296,516.00
Summary
This project aims to develop an Aboriginal model of care and a sustainable and culturally safe framework for evaluating the delivery of mental health services to Aboriginal people living with a serious mental illness in an urban setting. Outcomes from this project, because of their transferability, will add significantly to the theoretical and methodological body of knowledge on the delivery of health services to Indigenous people, in WA, Australia and internationally.
Establishing Innovative Methods In Psychiatric Epidemiology And Services Research: Achieving Better Outcomes In Vulnerable Populations
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
This Fellowship aims to reduce the burden associated with mental disorders in vulnerable populations. This body of work will provide a comprehensive assessment of the predictors, prevention and treatment of mental disorders in these populations, so as to inform resource allocation and service delivery. It will also assess more effective ways to implement services.
Depression In Primary Care: Investigating Burden And Identifying Opportunities For Change
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$316,449.00
Summary
This research follows a cohort of primary care patients with depressive symptoms over 10 years. Data provided by participants will be used to identify the risk factors for chronic depression and this information will be used to develop novel ways to manage this common, but complex, condition in the general practice setting.
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.
Priority-Setting In Australian Mental Health Services: Improving The Economic Evidence Base And Its Relevance To Decision-makers.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$310,521.00
Summary
Cathrine Mihalopoulos is dually qualified in psychology and economics and has a growing international reputation for her work in mental health economics (evidenced by publication in high calibre journals, invitations to attend international meetings and collaborate on grants). Her PhD evaluated the cost-effectiveness of preventive interventions for mental disorders. Her ECR program will expand this work helping to ensure Australian mental health services are effective and cost-effective.
The Effectiveness Of A Clinical Practice Change Intervention Increasing Community Mental Health Clinician Adherence To Preventive Care Guidelines
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$307,946.00
Summary
I am a Health Psychologist focused on the physical health needs of those with a mental illness. Four health risk behaviours - tobacco smoking, risky alcohol use, physical inactivity and inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption, constitute the primary behavioural risks for the most common cause of mortality for those with a mental illness – cardiovascular disease. This project seeks to improve assessment and treatment of these factors through the implementation of strategies to improve clinical ....I am a Health Psychologist focused on the physical health needs of those with a mental illness. Four health risk behaviours - tobacco smoking, risky alcohol use, physical inactivity and inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption, constitute the primary behavioural risks for the most common cause of mortality for those with a mental illness – cardiovascular disease. This project seeks to improve assessment and treatment of these factors through the implementation of strategies to improve clinical practice in community mental health services.Read moreRead less
Family Mental Health And Pregnancy Outcomes: A Program Of Population Research.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$292,639.00
Summary
Mental illness is a big disease burden of the population. Mental health problems may contribute to poor pregnancy outcomes. And pregnancy and birth may also increase the severity of parents’ mental disorder. This study is to investigate that how many women with history of family mental illness give birth in NSW and what is the relationship between mental health and pregnancy and birth. The study aims to provide information to improve mother and baby’s health.
Methodological Research In Meta-analysis And Evidence Synthesis: Strengthening Research For Translation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,139.00
Summary
Systematic reviews synthesize available research to determine whether policy, health service delivery, public health, and clinical interventions are effective. An important component of many systematic reviews is a meta-analysis, which is a statistical method that combines the results of the studies. This research will evaluate and develop meta-analysis methods with the aim of improving the quality of systematic reviews and ensuring healthcare decisions are based on reliable research syntheses.
‘The Hearts And Minds Study’: A Population Study Of Mental Health Trajectories, Cardiovascular Outcomes And Shared Biological Markers In Childhood And Mid-adulthood
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
Cardiovascular disease and mental illness are leading causes of mortality and morbidity. They frequently co-occur in adulthood, but it is poorly understand how and when this relationship develops. The Hearts and Minds Study will examine how mental health (positive and negative) over a 10-year period impacts cardiovascular health at two important life course stages: early childhood and mid-adulthood. Findings will enhance understanding of cardiovascular and mental health in our community.