Research Findings

Psychosis can affect people in very different ways, making it difficult to predict who will develop more severe or persistent difficulties, and which treatments will be most helpful. Ian Scott PhD Scholarship recipient, James Martin, investigated two concepts central to psychosis, termed basic symptoms and [...]

Almost 1,800 children in two regional Queensland primary schools, communities with high levels of disadvantage and limited access to mental health services, were reached through the project. Many children are exposed to adversity and frightening or potentially traumatic events while growing up. This could include [...]

The primary aim of this project was to conduct a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to examine the efficacy of Measurement-Based Care (MBC; session-by-session measures plus feedback to parents, clinicians, and supervisors) versus Monitoring as Usual (MAU; measures completed pre-, post-, and at three-month follow-up) for [...]

Just like physical health, the foundations for good mental health are established in childhood and adolescence. Schools and digital programs can play a key role in building these foundations and preventing the onset of mental ill health. The primary project for the fellowship was to [...]

ARH Mental Health Research Grant Recipient, A/Professor Dave Pasalich’s research delivered and evaluated an online support program for foster carers called ‘eConnect for Foster Parents’ (eConnect-FP). eConnect-FP is a nine-week group program led by two trained facilitators that aims to improve children's mental health by [...]

Setting kids up for life: A digital program for improving the sleep and mental health of children aged 3-12 years Many children experience sleep difficulties, which can affect not only the child but the whole family. Despite this, most families do not seek or receive [...]

Examining the comorbidity of mental health problems and alcohol and other drug use within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: A neglected area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have shown great strength over many generations, despite facing challenges including grief and trauma passed down [...]

Exploring the Neurological Mechanisms of Chronic Alcohol Use and Exercise as an Intervention Long-term, heavy alcohol consumption can lead to significant changes in brain structure and function. This research was conducted using an established preclinical model that mirrors many aspects of human brain function. In [...]

Identifying and characterizing gene co-expression modules underlying resistance to Androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer Most men with prostate adenocarcinoma are initially diagnosed with disease confined to the prostate, where it is typically treated with surgery and/or radiotherapy. While these approaches are often curative, some [...]

Investigation and determination of the needs and expectations of patients and general practitioners to optimise an eHealth intervention for antidepressant cessation. Australia has one of the world’s highest antidepressant prescribing rates, placing a significant and unnecessary economic burden on both individuals and the healthcare system [...]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people died by suicide at a rate 2.7 times higher in communities in which more than 25% of the population experienced racial discrimination in the last year. Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Toowong Basil Shaw Funding Partner PhD Scholarship [...]

Young people in rural communities face a higher risk of suicide, yet research on prevention in these settings is limited. Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Deloraine, TAS Funding Partner PhD Scholarship recipient, Laura Grattidge, examined suicide prevention programs in rural areas focusing on young people, [...]