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Enhancing Efficacy Of Cognitive Behavioural Treatment For Children With Anxiety Disorders: Treating Parent Anxiety.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$377,961.00
Summary
Much attention is focused on childhood problems such as attention-deficit, depression and substance abuse. However, the most prevalent psychological problem experienced in childhood is anxiety. There is even some evidence to suggest that anxiety may lead to later problems such as depression or substance abuse. We know that anxiety disorders are a widespread problem in our youth. We also know that anxiety, if left untreated, will persist through the child's life and cause significant disruption t ....Much attention is focused on childhood problems such as attention-deficit, depression and substance abuse. However, the most prevalent psychological problem experienced in childhood is anxiety. There is even some evidence to suggest that anxiety may lead to later problems such as depression or substance abuse. We know that anxiety disorders are a widespread problem in our youth. We also know that anxiety, if left untreated, will persist through the child's life and cause significant disruption to their life. The good news is that there has been an increased interest in these disorders and as a result treatments that work have been developed. However, a recent review of the best psychological treatments for anxiety in children showed that on average studies are reporting remission rates of only 56.5%. Clearly we need to develop more effective treatments for anxious children. One possible approach to improve outcomes for children with anxiety is to provide additional treatment for the parents. We know that anxiety runs in families: anxious children are more likely than non-anxious children to have anxious parents. A number of theories have suggested that parental anxiety plays an important role in the development of anxiety in children: An anxious parent may model anxious behaviour, encourage avoidance of anxious situations and reinforce anxious behaviour in their child. The results of this study will determine whether it is possible to improve the efficacy of treatments for anxiety in children by addressing anxiety in their parents. If the data show no additional benefit of the modified treatment, therapists can be more efficient in their treatment of anxious children by ignoring the parent's own anxiety. However, if as expected the modified treatment proves to be more efficacious, then we will have identified an important strategy to increase the efficacy of intervention for this highly prevalent and debilitating childhood problem.Read moreRead less
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is a debilitating psychological condition that affects at least 10% of bereaved people. There is limited knowledge on treating PGD. At present only 50% of affected people benefit from the treatment of choice. This project will test an augmented treatment that attempts to increase the efficacy of treatment for bereaved people suffering PGD. This program will shape more effective programs for assisting the 100's of thousands of Australians who suffer PGD.
Scalable Interventions For Co-existing Mental Health And Substance Use Problems: Innovation, Technology And Translation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$811,293.00
Summary
Mental health and substance use problems go hand in hand, yet treatment is delivered separately because staff are not trained to treat both. However, many people with mental health and substance use problems experience difficulties attending different services and counsellors. Amanda Baker is leading a team trialling new, combined counselling interventions so that the same counsellor delivers all treatment. A new healthy lifestyles approach is expected to improve outcomes.
Investigation Of The Effectiveness Of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Comorbid Anxiety And Depression In Older Adults
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$514,560.00
Summary
This project examines the effectiveness of group cognitive behaviour therapy for the treatment of co-existing anxiety and depression in older adults. This project is unique because research to date has only focused on treatment of depression or anxiety, despite large overlap of these disorders and evidence that the co-existence of these disorders is associated with worse outcomes such as increased risk for dementia, more severe depression and suicide.
Improving Outcomes Of Evidence-based Behaviour Therapy For Paediatric Obsessive-compulsive Disorder: A Translational Efficacy Trial Of D-cycloserine Augmented Intensive Behaviour Therapy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$292,915.00
Summary
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health condition in childhood, and sadly, only about 50% of children are diagnosis-free following our best treatments. This study will test an innovate and safe treatment alternative, involving combining evidence-based psychological treatment with a small dose of anti-tuberculosis drug, d-Cycloserine.
Early Interventions For Primary And Comorbid Substance Use In Young People: Engagement, Innovation, Technology And Translation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$706,370.00
Summary
Many young people with substance use problems do not seek, receive or respond to treatment. Innovative approaches to treatment are required. Leanne Hides leads a dynamic team of clinical researchers developing cutting-edge treatments to enhance young people’s wellbeing and resilience, and reduce risk factors for substance use. This positive approach will encourage help seeking, reduce substance use and improve the mental health and wellbeing of young substance users.
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
$176,687.00
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
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
Imagery As An Enhancer Of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Outcomes For Social Anxiety Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$481,624.00
Summary
People with social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) have a severe fear of negative evaluation, which can be extremely distressing and debilitating. The proposed randomised controlled trial will evaluate a new imagery-enhanced group treatment for SAD that exploits the powerful relationship between mental imagery and emotion. The imagery-enhanced program is expected to demonstrate larger, more rapid, and longer-lasting improvements in SAD symptoms compared to existing best practice treatment.
Psychoeducational Program To Address Women’s Genital Appearance Concerns
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$191,261.00
Summary
An increasing number of women are seeking to alter the appearance of their genitals through unproven cosmetic surgery. There are no options besides surgery for women concerned about their genitals. I propose to develop and evaluate an online psychological program which aims to assist these women. If found to be effective, the program could be used throughout Australia and internationally, potentially reducing the total number of women undergoing genital cosmetic surgery.