The Phenomenology And Treatment Of Emotion Dysregulation In Traumatized Refugees
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$309,558.00
Summary
Refugee mental health is a crucial public health concern in Australia, however little is known about how to treat psychological disorders in refugees. While difficulty regulating emotions has been strongly linked to mental health problems following trauma, no research has studied this in refugees. This research program uses qualitative, quantitative and experimental methods to test a model of emotion dysregulation in refugees, and evaluates the impact of a treatment designed to improve emotion r ....Refugee mental health is a crucial public health concern in Australia, however little is known about how to treat psychological disorders in refugees. While difficulty regulating emotions has been strongly linked to mental health problems following trauma, no research has studied this in refugees. This research program uses qualitative, quantitative and experimental methods to test a model of emotion dysregulation in refugees, and evaluates the impact of a treatment designed to improve emotion regulation and general mental health in refugees.Read moreRead less
The Phenomenology And Treatment Of Emotion Dysregulation In Traumatized Refugees
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$242,631.00
Summary
Refugee mental health is a crucial public health concern in Australia. Difficulty regulating emotions has been strongly linked to psychological disorders after trauma, however no research has studied this in refugees. This research program uses experimental methods to test a model of emotion dysregulation in refugees, and evaluates the impact of a treatment designed to improve emotion regulation and general mental health in refugees.
The Evaluation Of Internet-based Treatments For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$33,371.00
Summary
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the most common anxiety disorder in Australia and involves a disabling psychological reaction to a stressful event that doesn�t resolve on its own. Effective treatments are available but only 1 in 4 people access such treatments. This project involves the development of evidence-based treatment programs for PTSD delivered via the Internet. The aim of this research is to provide clinically and cost-effective treatments for individuals without access to spec ....Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the most common anxiety disorder in Australia and involves a disabling psychological reaction to a stressful event that doesn�t resolve on its own. Effective treatments are available but only 1 in 4 people access such treatments. This project involves the development of evidence-based treatment programs for PTSD delivered via the Internet. The aim of this research is to provide clinically and cost-effective treatments for individuals without access to specialised PTSD treatment services.Read moreRead less
Trauma is responsible for a significant amount of mental health problems worldwide. Increasing disasters, violence, and war lead to much trauma in the communities. Unfortunately, most affected people do not receive much-needed care. This Program builds on discoveries from basic science to develop and evaluate clinical and population-based programs to address the range of posttraumatic mental health needs in both Australia and globally.
The Impact Of Early Experiences Of Stress And Depression On Cardiovascular Health: The Australian Lifestyle Of Our Kids (LOOK) Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$96,183.00
Summary
This study forms part of the LOOK study examining the link between lifestyle factors and children’s health. This research will investigate the impact of early experiences of stress and depression on cardiovascular health, whilst accounting for a set of potentially confounding variables (physical activity, fatness). The uniqueness of this study lies in the multidisciplinary approach and the breadth of measures collected. Poorer mental health is expected to predict poorer cardiovascular outcomes.
Helping Children Recover From Traumatic Stress: The Role Of Caregivers And Professionals
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$451,878.00
Summary
When a child is exposed to a traumatic event such as a car crash or the sudden loss of a loved one, caregivers and (emergency) professionals have a pivotal position to avert persistent stress reactions and promote wellbeing. However, there is very little in-depth knowledge about how they can best support children. This international project will contribute to tailored advice to caregivers and training for professionals.
Fostering Responsive Mental Health Systems In The Syrian Refugee Crisis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$499,989.00
Summary
The current refugee crisis across Europe and the Middle East effects both individual refugees’ psychological well-being, as they face extreme stressors in their flight from their home country. In response to this crisis, this project aims to provide a framework for scaling-up the delivery and uptake of effective community-based mental health strategies to address the specific needs of refugees with mental health problems in ways that are affordable and can be delivered to millions of refugees.
Trauma And Recovery: Understanding And Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Refugees
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$431,000.00
Summary
Refugees report high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), however, a lack of understanding of the processes underlying refugee mental health has limited the effective treatment of this disabling disorder. My research program will overcome these barriers by uncovering core mechanisms and developing a targeted intervention to reduce PTSD symptoms in refugees. My research will advance knowledge about refugee mental health, and inform best-practice clinical care of refugees.
Early Intervention For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$670,987.00
Summary
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a major mental health problem affecting many Australians. Most people with PTSD do not seek treatment, despite us having effective treatments. This project aims to overcome this barrier to care by testing a new early intervention administered in hospital within days of traumatic injury. The intervention will build on recent advances in memory reconsolidation to achieve markedly better treatment outcomes.
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.