Mental health and wellbeing
Overview
QUT has established a solid reputation for research across a range of areas including cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, social, clinical and health psychology, pedagogy of psychology, and traffic and injury prevention psychology. Researchers are internationally recognised for their research excellence internationally and are closely involved with researchers in the renowned Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q).
CARRS-Q is one of the leading centres in Australia dedicated to research, education and outreach activities in road safety, and is a vital player in the international pursuit of road safety. CARRS-Q works collaboratively with strong networks in the road safety and injury prevention fields.
Research programs
- Cognitive psychology
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Developmental, social, clinical and health psychology
- Pedagogy of psychology
- Injury prevention psychology
Projects
This is just a sample of our research activity in this area.
- A new intervention for alcohol craving
- Internet-based treatment for alcohol and depression problems
- Resourceful Adolescent Program
- Strategies to promote dissemination of programs for people with serious mental disorders and substance use disorders
- Promoting resilience in employees working in high-stress occupations
- New interfaces for household appliances and medical devices used by older people in the home
- Assessing the effectiveness of early childhood education and care programs in Australian communities (E4Kids)
Research enquiries
Health Research Services
- Phone: 3138 8290
- Int. phone: +61 7 3138 8290
- Email: health.research@qut.edu.au
