INTEGRATING TOBACCO USE TREATMENT INTO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS

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...
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FitMindKit: Using Technology To Screen For Problems

The proven alternative to face-to-face consultations.
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The link between intellectual disability and mental illness

Many young Australians living with an intellectual disability are more likely than the general population to be diagnosed with a mental illness and often...

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...
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FAST App: A New Way To Reduce Suicide

The simple app that can make a real difference when it counts.

Alcohol use and depression in young adults

Dr Kate Chitty’s research (University of Sydney) iiAIM is a study to investigate whether an internet delivered evidence-based treatment can improve alcohol use and...
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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.
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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...

Funding boost for our newest mental health researchers

Sixteen early career researchers will get grants under our new landmark partnership.
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UBWELL: Understanding Your Own Health Everyday

Real-time tracking of your health is here.