World-first mobile app to help ease OCD
Almost 500,000 Australians suffer from OCD. It's hoped this mobile app will help them navigate the frustrating and life-disrupting challenges.
FAST App: A New Way To Reduce Suicide
The simple app that can make a real difference when it counts.
Affirm funding Orygen research
At the Orygen National Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health research is being done, with the help of funding from AFFIRM, to identify...
Help for both university students and those ‘at home’ dealing with...
AFFIRM is supporting important projects being conducted by two ANU Senior Research Fellows Dr Lou Farrer and Dr Liana Leach who are developing programs...
Understanding the relationship between work and mental health
Research shows that mental illness is now the leading cause of sick leave from work and costs the Australian economy billions per year in...
The effects of media on mental health
In Melbourne, Dr Timothy Scholfield, is a social psychologist who examines prejudicial behaviour against stigmatised and marginalised groups. With AFFIRM’s support he is able...
FitMindKit: Using Technology To Screen For Problems
The proven alternative to face-to-face consultations.
Funding boost for our newest mental health researchers
Sixteen early career researchers will get grants under our new landmark partnership.
Integrating tobacco use treatment into youth mental health settings
Young people with mental health issues start smoking earlier and longer than those who don’t have those issues and researchers are working to understand...