Journal article
Cluster randomized controlled trial of a psycho-educational intervention for people with a family history of depression for use in general practice
B Meiser, PR Schofield, L Trevena, A Wilde, K Barlow-Stewart, J Proudfoot, M Peate, T Dobbins, H Christensen, KA Sherman, J Karatas, PB Mitchell
BMC Psychiatry | BMC | Published : 2013
Abstract
Background: The strongest risk factor for depression is having a family history of the condition. Many individuals with a family history of depression are concerned about their personal risk for depression and report unmet educational and psychological support needs. No supportive and/or educational interventions are currently available that target this group of individuals. In this study we will develop and evaluate the first online psycho-educational intervention targeted to individuals with a family history of depression. Genetic risk information and evidence-rated information on preventive strategies for depression will be provided to such individuals in a general practice setting. The i..
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Awarded by Australian Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This trial is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant (LP120200075), with additional funding from NSW Health and the Centre for Genetics Education. Bettina Meiser is supported by a Career Development Fellowship Award Level 2 (ID 1003921) from the National Health and Medical Research Council Australia (NHMRC). The research of Peter Mitchell and Peter Schofield is supported by an NHMRC program grant (number 1037196). Helen Christensen is supported by an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship (ID 425411).