Adaptive Screening For Depression, Anxiety And Suicidality For Online Interventions And Primary Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$307,946.00
Summary
A large proportion of people with depression, anxiety or suicidality do not seek help. Existing methods to screen for these conditions are not sufficiently effective and are not well incorporated into health care systems. This study will develop new, individually tailored ways to screen for mental health conditions. The study will test the implementation of these screening tools into a tailored service that combines online and primary care services.
Developing Better Models Of Outcome For Psychotic Disorders
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$458,695.00
Summary
Research on psychosis has been focused on developing treatments for hallucinations and delusions. However, ‘outcome’ is multifaceted and must embrace functioning, and quality of life. A/Prof Cotton will develop models will comprehensively capture ‘whole person’ outcomes for people who have experienced psychosis. Understanding how the disease impacts on the individual will enable better service planning, and refinement and development of treatments for patients with psychosis.