Improving adolescent gate-keeping and help-seeking for risky drinking and depression: a cluster randomised controlled trial [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Daniel Lubman (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Coralie Wilson ,  Dr Jenny Proimos ,  Prof Anthony Jorm ,  Prof Nicholas Allen

Brief description Young people with mental health and substance use problems are reluctant to seek help. There is a significant gap in health promotion activities which specifically target help-seeking skills, particularly teaching friends to help friends to access treatment early. This project seeks to demonstrate the efficacy of a school-based intervention that focuses on improving adolescent gate-keeping and help-seeking skills for risky drinking and depression, using a cluster randomised controlled design.

Funding Amount $AUD 655,495.96

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes Prevention and Early Intervention of Mental Illness in Young People