2003-2005 Research Supported by ARCVic
ARCVic has supported and participated in a range of research projects undertaken by organisations, networks, universities and hospitals, Masters and Doctorate students and professional staff.
In the years 2003 - 2005 ARCVic supported the following research projects:
An Investigation into Compulsive Hoarding. Christopher Mogan, (PhD Candidate). Department of Psychology, The University of Melbourne.
Investigating Cognitive Functioning and Personality in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. Karen Hansen (PhD Candidate). School of Social & Behavioural Sciences. Swinburne University of Technology.
Investigating the Treatment of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder. Dr Grant Devilly, (Research Director). The University of Melbourne.
The Relationship Between Ways of Coping, Perceived Levels of Social Support & Stress, Anxiety & Depression Experienced by Individuals with Panic. Alanna Poynton (4th Year Honours). Deakin University.
Cognitive Function After Long Term Benzodiazepine Use. Melinda Barker, (Doctorate of Clinical Neuropsychology). LaTrobe University.
The Relationship between Coping Styles, Locus of Control and Level of Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Anxious and Healthy Adults. Lisa Anchen, (Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology). Bond University.
Repetitive Behaviours & Problem Solving in Children & Adolescents with OCD & Autism. Fiona Zandt (Doctorate of Clinical Psychology - Child Specialisation), University of Melbourne, Royal Children's Hospital.
The Origins of Responsibility in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Fiona Bailey, (Doctorate of Psychology). School of Psychology, Deakin University.
Brain Imaging Study: Investigating the Anterior Cingulate Cortex in People with OCD. National Health & Medical Research Council funded project, being conducted by the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre (Sunshine Hospital), Mental Health Research Institute, in collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Austin Repatriation Hospital. Research Officer - Kerrie Clarke.
A double-blind randomized placebo controlled relapse prevention trial with 10 - 20 mg escitalopram in obsessive compulsive disorder. Department of Psychiatry, Austin Hospital and The Professorial Unit at The Melbourne Clinic. Research sponsored by H. Lundbeck A/S. Chief Investigator - Professor Graham Burrows. Research Coordinator - Sophie Ignatiadis.
An Investigation into Compulsive Buying. Carl Zabel and Paul McQueen (Clinical Psychology Doctoral research, Department of Psychology, Psychology Clinic, University of Melbourne). Supervisor, A/Professor Michael Kyrios.
Models of collaboration between psychologists and GP's in the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy for OCD. A/Professor Michael Kyrios, A/Professor Jane Gunn, Sunil Bhar (Department of Psychology & Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne), Kathryn I'Anson (ARCVic), Barbara Jones (Research Officer).
Qualitative Research Project: The Needs and Experiences of Carers of People with High Prevalence Disorders (Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders and Depression). Project undertaken as a partnership between The Network for Carers of People with a Mental Illness & beyondblue. Funded by beyondblue. Project Management Team: John McGrath (Chair, The Network for Carers of People with a Mental Illness, Dr Nicole Highet (Senior Program Manager, beyond blue), Marie Thompson (Program & Research Officer, beyond blue), Kathryn I'Anson (Director, ARCVic), Karen Elford (Executive Officer, Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria), Julie Nankervis (Senior Policy Officer, Carers Victoria), Kim Johnson (Carer Representative), A/Professor Michael Kyrios and Dr Ross King (Advisors).
Preventing Panic. Monash University. Researchers - Professor Jeff Richards, Dr Britt Klein, Dr David Austin and Dr Marlies Alvarenga from Monash School of Primary Health.
Personality Characteristics and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria. Principal investigators - Professor David Castle, Bernadette Jenner, Roberta Honigman from MHRI and Dr Robert Cloninger from St Louis University, USA and Dr Paul Holman (Private Psychiatrist).
OCD Related Research Projects.
Project 1. OCD and Issues of Control. Project 2. Attachment and Internal Representations of World and Self in OCD. University of Melbourne. Researchers – Richard Moulding and Guy Doron, Professor Mike Kyrios and Dr Sunil Bhar.