The Relationship Between Cannabis Use And Symptoms And Relapse In Psychosis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$169,604.00
Summary
Cannabis is increasingly widely used and abused by young people. Use in young people with schizophrenia is even more extensive. There is some suggestion that this drug use is a result of their illness, ie to reduce unpleasant symptoms or feelings. Equally the drug may contribute to their psychosis. This study aims to assess the degree to which psychosis may be caused by cannabis use in vulnerable young people.
ADHD Grown-up: Genetic And Environmental Determinants Of The Adult Outcomes Of Childhood ADHD And Comorbid Conditions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$289,542.00
Summary
ADHD remains a controversial issue especially in adulthood. There are many related behavioural problems including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Australia is such a focus for twin research that many twin families have taken part in several studies of different aspects of mental health over the years. This grant allows us to link the various datasets to create a unique longitudinal genetic resource and to examine the longterm outcomes.
Psychiatric Morbidity, Quality Of Life And Coping Styles Of Patients With Early Stage & Advanced Prostate Cancer
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$281,018.00
Summary
Prostate cancer affects thousands of men each year. Advances in treatment are continuing, but side-effects frequently create disruptions to daily living. If the quality of care for prostate cancer patients is to be further improved, there is much to be learned about the psychosocial impact of the disease and its treatment across its different phases. There has not been a systematic prospective study of psychosocial adjustment in men with prostate cancer. In this study, we longitudinally follow t ....Prostate cancer affects thousands of men each year. Advances in treatment are continuing, but side-effects frequently create disruptions to daily living. If the quality of care for prostate cancer patients is to be further improved, there is much to be learned about the psychosocial impact of the disease and its treatment across its different phases. There has not been a systematic prospective study of psychosocial adjustment in men with prostate cancer. In this study, we longitudinally follow two separate groups of men with prostate cancer, those with early disease and those with advanced illness. We focus on the particular side-effects of urinary incontinence, impotence and bowel symptoms and the potential these have to affect the patient's sense of wellbeing. We use a standardised interview and questionnaires to assess for the presence of psychiatric disorders and psychological problems, overall quality of life and coping styles in these men. We seek to recognise the predictors of men who may have coping problems. A statistical approach termed pathway analysis will help us understand the relative contributions of different factors associated with these problems. The outcome of this systematic, longitudinal study will be a body of knowledge concerning risk factors for poorer psychosocial adjustment and optimum coping strategies for managing the impact of prostate cancer and its treatment, thereby empowering a range of targeted interventions to be developed to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of these men.Read moreRead less