Preventing mental Health problems in children: a population-based cluster controlled trial [ 2010 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Harriet Hiscock (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jordana Bayer ,  A/Pr Lisa Gold ,  A/Pr Obioha Ukoumunne ,  Prof Daniel Shaw
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Brief description 14% of Australian children develop mental health problems. As treatment is time and cost intensive, prevention is the ideal model. This can be targeted to ‘at risk’ children, but may stigmatise families and have poor uptake. This project aims to trial whether a population targeted approach embedded in universal prevention performs better than targeted prevention alone, with each approach compared to ‘usual care’. The local and state government partners will ensure sustainability, policy relevance and uptake if effective

Funding Amount $AUD 431,133.81

Funding Scheme NHMRC Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health