Deakin Family Options: A Clinical Research Trial. A team of researchers from Deakin University are conducting a trial of psychological therapies, funded by beyondblue: the national depression initiative.
As part of the trial, free psychological treatments are being offered to youth (aged 12 – 26) with depression, anxiety issues, or drug and alcohol problems. Parent/s of young people with these issues are also invited to take part.
Two kinds of psychological treatment programs are being compared in the trial, each lasting for around 12 weeks. One option is a one-on-one treatment program being offered for the young person with a trained youth counsellor. The other option is a parent/family program for the relatives of youth facing these issues.
The programs are being offered to eligible families in 2010, in Melbourne (at Drummond Street Relationships Centre in Carlton) and Geelong (at JIGSAW Young Persons Metal Health Service). In order to be eligible, participating youth and/or families must complete assessments at the start, end, and six months after treatment. This allows the researchers to determine the impact of the treatments on youth and families.
Please contact Melanie or Catherine in Geelong on 5227 8415, or Gabrielle Connell or Olivia Morrow in Melbourne on 9663 6733. Or email us at familyoptions@deakin.edu.au for further information.
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