Success Factor 3: Improved quality of life
Psychosis Australia supports research that identifies treatments and supports that are effective in helping people with psychosis to experience improvements in their quality of life. It is also critical that we reach a consensus on how best to measure improvements in quality of life.
- Combining metacognitive training and cognitive remediation for psychosis, Dr Ryan Balzan, Dr Oren Griffiths, Dr Michael Nance, Professor Cherrie Galletly, Flinders University–$44,000.
- Reducing stigma by improving media reporting of mental illness in the context of crime and violence, Dr Amy Morgan, Ms Anna Ross, Dr Alexandra Wake, Prof Anthony Jorm, Prof Nicola Reavley, The University of Melbourne –$87,000
- Using stem cells to repurpose drugs and improve response to lithium treatment, Dr. Bortolasci, Dr. Michael Berk, and Dr. Christian Walder, Deakin University –$100,000.
For further information about these research projects, contact Professor Alison Yung, Research Advisor Council Chair.
alison.yung@deakin.edu.au
