Improving Online Mental Health Programs: Tailored Assessment Meets Tailored Therapy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$478,065.00
Summary
The proposed research will develop a personalised mental health program designed to address multiple mental health problems: major depression, anxiety disorders and substance use disorders, and suicidality. The program will increase efficiency and user engagement by tailoring content based on individual needs, context and preferences. Ongoing monitoring using new methods of assessment will allow a responsive and flexible approach to care.
Technology And Innovation In The Delivery Of Efficient, Effective Treatments For Comorbid Conditions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$407,140.00
Summary
Treatment for co-occurring depression and alcohol/other drug use is difficult to access, due to a range of individual and service-level problems. This proposal will build on significant Australian research into psychological treatments for co-occurring problems, by developing and determining the most beneficial, flexible, cost effective models of treatment for these increasingly prevalent problems, regardless of location and ability to access treatment services.
Monitoring And Improving Hepatitis C Health Outcomes Among People With Hepatitis C
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$463,652.00
Summary
In Australia, hepatitis C is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, costing $9.2 billion to the health care system. In the next year, side-effect prone hepatitis C therapies will be replaced with simple, tolerable, interferon-free therapies (cure >90%) that can reverse liver disease progression. My goal is to further develop my established research program in population-health related to HCV epidemiology, and therapeutic strategies, with a specific focus on PWID.
Genes, Biology And Environment In The Development Of Substance Use And Mental Health Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$475,910.00
Summary
Substance use and mental health disorders are major public health problems which cause long-term disabilities, poor health and early mortality. Addressing these problems requires a better understanding of the genetic, biological and environmental factors leading to these disorders. This research program represents a unique opportunity to increase our knowledge of the origins and mechanisms behind these disorders and significantly contribute to improved substance use and mental health prevention ....Substance use and mental health disorders are major public health problems which cause long-term disabilities, poor health and early mortality. Addressing these problems requires a better understanding of the genetic, biological and environmental factors leading to these disorders. This research program represents a unique opportunity to increase our knowledge of the origins and mechanisms behind these disorders and significantly contribute to improved substance use and mental health prevention policies and programs.Read moreRead less
Progressing Life Course Research In Psychiatric Epidemiology
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$331,674.00
Summary
Mental health and alcohol disorders are major public health problems which cause long-term disabilities, poor health and early mortality. Addressing these problems requires a better understanding of the early factors leading to these disorders. This research program represents a unique opportunity to increase our knowledge of the origins of these disorders and significantly contribute to improved mental health and alcohol prevention policies and programs.
Revolutionising Alcohol Dependence Treatment: Targeting Individual Genetic And Psychological Risk Through Clinical Decision Support Systems
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$446,023.00
Summary
Alcohol misuse impacts significantly Australia’s health. More effective treatments are needed. Computer-based, decision-making tools improve treatment outcomes. Based on genetic and psychological prognostic information provided by these decision-making tools, individual patient’s strengths and weaknesses can be identified and targeted in treatment. We expect this will significantly improve treatment outcomes in this chronic, relapsing condition.
Recently Acquired Hepatitis C Infection: Insights From Virological, Therapeutic And Epidemiological Studies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$415,218.00
Summary
Every year around 10,000 new cases of hepatitis C (HCV) infection occur within Australia, most of which are undiagnosed. Reasons for this include a lack of public awareness about the benefits of treatment at this stage. As new antiviral agents become available it is likely that therapy for recent HCV will become even easier and more successful. The aim of this research is to explore HCV transmission patterns, treatment strategies and long term health outcomes in people with recent HCV.
Epidemiology, Natural History And Treatment Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection In Injecting Drug Users
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$408,388.00
Summary
In Australia, the majority of hepatitis C is acquired by injecting drug users (IDUs). Given the asymptomatic nature of infection and difficulties in identifying and following those at risk of acquiring infection, our knowledge of hepatitis C has been hampered. The overall goal of this proposed research is to assess markers to better diagnose and predict clearance of hepatitis C, assess hepatitis C transmission and assess health services to enhance HCV assessment and treatment among IDUs.