Big Talks for Little People
Big Talks for Little People Flinders University Researchers: PROFESSOR PHILLIP SLEE AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SHANE PILL Priority Area: Youth Mental Health The Big Talks for Little People Mental Health Classroom Module is a digital kit that aims to help students better understand their mental health and enhance their wellbeing. The program has six 40-minute lessons, […]
A pilot study: Developing and testing an online version of an effective cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders protocol
A pilot study: Developing and testing an online version of an effective cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders protocol 2022-2023 – Flinders University Lead Investigator: Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor Tracey Wade; Co-Investigators: Dr Yuan Zhou, Dr Bronwyn Raykos and Dr Ryan Balzan Priority Area: Eating disorders Overview: Dr Yuan Zhou was employed to work on […]
Improving mood and motivation in Parkinson’s Disease
Improving mood and motivation in Parkinson’s Disease 2022 – Flinders University Researchers: Lead Investigator – Dr Stephanie Won; Co-Investigators – Dr Monica Cations and Associate Professor Tim Windsor; External Partners – The Hospital Research Foundation Priority Area: Depression Overview: While Parkinson’s Disease is primarily characterised by motor symptoms, approximately 40 per cent of patients also […]
It rings true: Neural markers of intuition and conviction in psychosis
It rings true: Neural markers of intuition and conviction in psychosis 2022 – Flinders University Researchers: Lead Investigator – Dr Oren Griffiths, Co-Investigator: Dr Ryan Balzan Priority Area: Psychosis Overview: Researchers have identified numerous potential biomarkers in people with schizophrenia, but there is a weak linkage with clinical symptoms. Conversely, clinical researchers have identified cognitive […]
How to mitigate the impact of viewing distressing Instagram content
How to mitigate the impact of viewing distressing Instagram content 2022 – Flinders University Researchers: Lead Investigator – Associate Professor Melanie Takarangi Priority Area: Youth Mental Health Overview: Although using social media platforms like Instagram can be positive, some experiences—such as exposure to explicit or upsetting content—may also be harmful, especially among adolescents. This project […]
Improving outcomes for older adults with depression. Evaluation of the Metacognitive Training (MCT-Silver) program in an Australian community sample
Improving outcomes for older adults with depression. Evaluation of the Metacognitive Training (MCT-Silver) program in an Australian community sample 2022 – Flinders University Researchers: Lead Investigator – Dr Ryan Balzan Priority Area: Depression Overview: MCT-Silver is an innovative, easily implemented group intervention for older people with depression. Across eight entertaining and interactive multimedia modules, and […]
Investigating the relationship between autism and posttraumatic stress disorder in young adults
Investigating the relationship between autism and posttraumatic stress disorder in young adults 2022-23 – Flinders University Researchers: Lead Investigator – Professor Robyn Young; Co-Investigator – Dr Alliyza Lim Priority Area: Youth Mental Health Overview: There are increasing suggestions that autistic individuals are more likely to perceive stressful events to be traumatic and to develop symptoms […]
Developing a technology-based-solution to improve the health and mental wellbeing of formerly incarcerated women
Developing a technology-based-solution to improve the health and mental wellbeing of formerly incarcerated women 2022 – University of South Australia Researchers: Lead Chief Investigator: Susannah Emery; Co-Investigators: Dr Michele Jarldon, Dr Jane Andrew, Seeds of Affinity Priority Area: Depression Overview: This project will develop a TBS to improve FIW’s access to authentic advice and support […]
Prototyping of the evidence-informed co-designed therapeutic approach for Noongar children with abuse and neglect related trauma with Aboriginal healing practitioners
Prototyping of the evidence-informed co-designed therapeutic approach for Noongar children with abuse and neglect related trauma with Aboriginal healing practitioners 2022 – University of South Australia Researchers: Lead Chief Investigator: Professor Victoria Hovane; Co-Investigators: Professor Leah Bromfield, Dr Sharni Chan, Yorgum Healing Services, Ralph Mogridge and Associates Priority Area: Indigenous Mental Health Overview: A multi-staged […]
Empowering young women through mental health peer support
Empowering young women through mental health peer support 2022-23 – University of South Australia Researchers: Lead Chief Investigator: Dr Michele Jarldon; Co-Investigators: Professor Nicole Moulding, Dr Jane Andrew Priority Area: Youth Mental Health Overview: Young people with mental health challenges in Australia are increasingly reaching out to their peers for help and support. A recent national survey of […]
