Increasing access to effective psychological treatment for Australians with chronic physical disease. [ 2016 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Blake Dear (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Milena Gandy ,  Dr Olav Nielssen ,  Prof Ann Louise Sharpe ,  Prof Michael Jones
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Brief description Chronic physical diseases have a profound impact on Australian lives. The rates of anxiety and depression among Australians with chronic physical diseases are very high. However, less than 1 in 5 access any mental health treatment and, of those, less than 1 in 2 receive an effective psychological treatment. This project combines two significant innovations with the goal of increasing access to effective mental health treatment for Australians with chronic physical disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 624,645.55

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant