Understanding and preventing mental health difficulties in young Australian men using the Internet [ 2008-10-20 - 2012-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Ian Hickie (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Jane Burns (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Louise Ellis (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Brief description Understanding and preventing mental health difficulties in young Australian men using the Internet. Mental health is a major public health problem in Australia. Young men are particularly vulnerable to suicide, drug and alcohol problems and yet fail to seek appropriate help. The Internet is currently accessed by 85% of Australia's youth and yet very little evidence exists which examines the capacity of the Internet to engage young men and promote help seeking. This project will build an evidence base which explores how innovative on-line strategies and social marketing can effectively promote help seeking behaviour and improve mental health outcomes for young men.

Funding Amount $357,860

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