Welcome to the Centre
More than 25% of the global 'burden of disease' results from mental and neurological disorders1. This is predicted to rise until 2030. Mental ill health is associated with each of the other six major contributors to the total disease burden as well. In Australia, 55%-60% of people currently in need do not receive mental health treatment2. We are committed to addressing these issues through our research and research training program.
The Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research conducts applied research into the mental health of the general population and the mental health of socially marginalised and disadvantaged groups, emphasising complex conditions of mental ill health and co-morbidity. General population research focuses on mental health and wellbeing of youth and mental health and wellbeing of adults including the aged. Research into the mental health of socially marginalised and disadvantaged groups focuses on people with disability as well as prisoners and offenders. Our research addresses issues of co-morbidity, mental health service system performance, treatment efficacy, and individual access and engagement in treatment for various conditions across these population groupings. Research into quality of life is conducted across all these population groupings.
Our objectives are to conduct internationally recognized solutions-focused research that promotes mental health outcomes and to produce high quality trained researchers who contribute to mental health promotion and improved intervention through innovative research into preconditions, treatments, sound practices, and systems analyses. Through internal and external collaborations as well as strong industry partnerships we have built a solid platform for our continuing success.
1. The World Health Report, 2001, Chapter 2.
2. McGorry, 2005, Australasian Psychiatry, 13(1), 3-15.
