As the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone through innovations in science, education, clinical service, public policy and knowledge translation. 

Our areas of strength include suicide prevention, digital mental health, workplace mental health, new treatments, and prevention in young people. Our unique translational approach allows us to quickly turn our world-class scientific findings into clinical services, educational programs and e-health products that improve the lives of people with mental illness. 

We join the dots, connecting research answers, expert knowledge and the voices of lived experience to deliver solutions that work across the health care system for patients and practitioners alike.

Our partnerships with people with lived experience, federal, state, and local governments, communities, schools, workplaces, philanthropists, health services, clinicians, and others in the mental health sector enables us to create real-world change. 

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Black Dog Institute

Sam Harvey

Joan Cameron-Smith

Upeka Kumarasinghe

Phoebe Collins

Paige Todd

Katie Scott

Nicole Cockayne Maicd

Marian Spencer

Kim Luong

Christine Anderson

Daniel Lipman

Vera Kravchuk

Cymberleigh Hawkins-Thomas

Kathleen O'Moore

Nicole Scott

The Research and Development team at Black Dog Institute focuses on advancing mental health interventions through rigorous scientific inquiry and innovative product development. This diverse group of experts collaborates to translate research findings into practical solutions, such as clinical services and e-health products, aimed at improving mental health outcomes across various populations. By integrating insights from lived experience, policy, and clinical practice, the team seeks to foster meaningful change in the mental health landscape.

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