A novel intervention targeting insomnia to prevent Major Depressive Disorder in the community [ 2011 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Helen Christensen (Principal investigator) ,  Dr James Butler ,  Prof Kathleen Griffiths ,  Prof Nicholas Glozier

Brief description In this project we want to see if we can prevent depression by improving insomnia. We will invite people with elevated depression symptoms to undertake a novel self help program to reduce insomnia, and then see if their risk for developing clinical depression is reduced 9 and 18 months later. As far as we know, this approach has not previously been tried. The merit of the project is that we have tangible symptoms (sleep problems) with which to engage individuals in a prevention strategy.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,258,316.17

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant