The evolution of symptoms of common mental disorders across adolescence and young adulthood [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Dean Mckenzie (Principal investigator)

Brief description Mental health is a major public health priority. Mental illness such as depression and anxiety is becoming more common in adolescents and young adults, yet the development of specific symptoms of these disorders is not well understood. The Victorian Adolescent Health Cohort Study evaluates the mental health of nearly 2000 young people at 9 points over 14 years. Establishing which symptoms appear first, when, and for how long, will aid targetting of prevention and intervention programs.

Funding Amount $AUD 292,639.10

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF