Optimising prevention of substance use and mental health problems. [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Nicola Newton (Principal investigator)

Brief description Substance use and mental disorders are among the leading causes of burden of disease in young people globally. There is an urgent need to improve and optimise prevention to ensure the health of young Australians. A CDF will allow me to develop and translate innovative prevention programs and generate new knowledge to advance the prevention field. It will facilitate new knowledge, new collaborations and translational methods allowing me to position myself as a leading prevention scientist.

Funding Amount $483,404.00

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes Population Health CDF