Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0212048]Researchers: Dr Leanne Williams (Chief Investigator) , Richard Bryant (Chief Investigator) , Prof Michael Brammer (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Identifying Malingered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Biological Markers for Legal Assessment. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common psychiatric disorder that is claimed in compensation claims in Australia. There are currently no reliable means to distinguish malingered from genuine PTSD. This project aims to develop the most accurate means of identifying malingered PTSD by using the most recent technology to index biological responses, including fMRI, in participants with PTSD, without PTSD, and malingered PTSD. This study will lead to a biological assessment that can objectively index PTSD and be resistant to intentional feigning. These data will significantly enhance legal assessments of PTSD and facilitate compensation resolution.
Funding Amount $445,180
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0212048
- ARC : LP0212048