Mental-health intervention and non-urban detection screen project (??)
Abstract:
Rural and remote residents have specific problems in accessing mental health services. WORC-rural is a mental health screening and early intervention randomised controlled trial aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of employees in rural and remote areas. The primary aims are to (1) evaluate return-on-investment (ROI) from an employers and the societal perspective and (2) evaluate telephone CBT (T-CBT) as a mental health service delivery model for rural and remote Australians. Expected outcomes include a positive ROI for employers, that T-CBT is an effective treatment modality. Results will inform corporate and government policy.'',
Professor of Population Mental Hlth
