Mental Health Research

Awareness of mental health issues is on the rise, and with this awareness has come an explosion of valuable and innovative resources, websites, support services and programs. The impact of mental illness on society is now being recognised by governments at all levels, as they move to make necessary contributions to this vital area of health and wellbeing. In this section you will find a wide selection of what we consider to be the most valuable and up to date information.
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Recognised as Australia's leading provider of family-related research and information, the Institute provides a range of resources including publications, projects, factsheets, library collection and journal.
www.aifs.gov.au
Australian Institute of Family Studies
www.aifs.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Mental Health
Contains national mental health care data, detailing the activity and characteristics of mental health care services in Australia, as well as population-based information, including the prevalence and burden of mental health disorders within Australia. Data on mental health-related care are published annually in the Mental Health Services in Australia series.
www.aihw.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
www.aihw.gov.au
GPO Box 572
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
  • Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
beyondblue
Research about depression, anxiety and related substance use disorders. Aims of research include knowing how to better deliver services and measure key outcomes, include consumer and carer perspectives, and whether such efforts deliver better population-health outcomes.
www.beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue
www.beyondblue.org.au
Postal Address
PO Box 6100
Hawthorn West VIC 3122

  • Free Call: 1300 224 636
beyondblue Victorian Centre of Excellence in Depression and Related Disorders (bbVCoE)
Established as a joint initiative of the Victorian Government and beyondblue. Supports innovative, high quality research across disciplines to improve the prevention and treatment of depression and related disorders.
www.beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue Victorian Centre of Excellence in Depression and Related Disorders (bbVCoE)
www.beyondblue.org.au
Black Dog Institute
Undertakes research in the areas of clinical depression, bipolar disorder and other related issues.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Black Dog Institute
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD)
Backed by the University of New South Wales, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney and the World Health Organization Collaborating Center at the hospital, this website offers information on their latest research into anxiety and depression.
www.crufad.com
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD)
www.crufad.com
Mental Health in Australia: A Snapshot 2004-05
This article produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, provides a brief overview of the prevalence, risk factors and characteristics of people with mental or behavioural problems in Australia.
www.abs.gov.au
Australian Bureau of Statistics
www.abs.gov.au
The Centre for Mental Health Research
Aims to improve the mental health of Australians through research and development, training, policy and the dissemination of health information. It also aims to contribute to national policy in mental health and ageing.
www.anu.edu.au
The Centre for Mental Health Research
www.anu.edu.au
The Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria
The Institute's research focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major mood disorders and alzheimer's disease.
www.mhri.edu.au
The Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria
www.mhri.edu.au
Locked Bag 11
Parkville VIC 3052

  • Phone: 03 9388 1633
  • Fax: 03 9387 5061