Download a PDF of the 2012 Annual Report - Black Dog Institute

eHealthResearch Leaders – Professor Helen Christensen,Associate Professor Judy Proudfoot, AssociateProfessor Vijaya Manicavasagar, Professor GordonParkereHealth refers to the delivery of health servicesvia electronic technologies such as computers, mobilephones and tablets. A clinically proven alternativeto face-to-face consultations, eHealth interventionsprovide the public with evidence-based information,education, support and treatment when, where andhow they want. Not only convenient and cost effective,it also reduces barriers to accessing services that resultfrom social disadvantage, stigma and living in areaswhere there are few mental health services.Black Dog Institute eHealth programs are nowproviding free and accessible treatment and diagnosticsto tens of thousands of people across Australia. Allof our programs are developed and evaluated by cliniciansand research specialists to ensure they remainupdated and relevant to the community using them.Research activity from 2012 includes:Launch of myCompass – myCompass isa web-based, self-help program delivered via mobilephones and computers for people with mild tomoderate depression, anxiety or stress. Funded bythe Australian Government, the program providesa unique way for people to monitor their moods,triggers and behaviours in ‘real time’ and in naturalsettings. Launched mid-2012, more than 9,000 peoplefrom Australia and all over the world have signed up.myCompass is a free and confidential service. Seewww.mycompass.org.au for more information.Pictured are the myCompass team (left toright) Cesar Anonuevo, Mary-Rose Birch, AlexisWhitton, Associate Professor Judy Proudfootand Dr Janine ClarkeBLACK DOG 201221