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Brad crosses the line to fundraise for mental health research at the ANU

After a four month marathon journey, Brad Carron-Arthur will today fulfil his goal of running from Canberra to Cape York (nearly 5,000km) to raise money for mental health research at CMHR. In doing so, he has raised more than $24,000 for our Foundation (...

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Professor Kathy Griffiths to take position as Director of CMHR

From January 2012, Professor Kathy Griffiths will take the role of Director of the Centre for Mental Health Research.

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Internet interventions beat depression

Dr Lou Farrer trialled the effectiveness of online programs MoodGYM and BluePages when used in conjunction with telephone counselling services provided by Lifeline.

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Youth ambassador program launched

The Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research’s Youth Ambassador Program has been officially launched by the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC.

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The Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research aims to reduce the prevalence of mental illness in the community, by supporting the research of CMHR through community activities.

CMHR is a proud supporter of the Australian Year of the Farmer in 2012, as we continue to conduct research into mental illness and e-health services in rural areas.