Investigations into the onset and persistence of severe health anxiety (hypochondriasis), and the development of innovative psychological interventions

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

This program of research will investigate the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural factors that are involved in the onset and persistence of severe health anxiety (hypochondriasis). It will also test the effectiveness of innovative psychological interventions for the disorder.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $313,096.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

anxiety | cognitive behaviour therapy | cognitive processes | depression | treatment