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ExecutiveDirector’sReportIn 2012, the Black Dog Institute consolidated adecade of clinical and research excellence by conductinga formal evaluation to identify our strengths andrefine our mission.Through this process we sought input frommental health consumers, our funders, prominentresearchers, policy makers and our own staff. Thisinput formed the basis of a comprehensive strategicplan that will underpin the delivery of our mission – Toimprove the lives of people affected by mooddisorders through translational research, clinicalexpertise and education programs.Unlike many other research-based institutions,the Black Dog Institute is truly translational. This meansour research is designed to directly and rapidly lead toimprovements in clinical practice and education. Wedo not research for research sake, rather we proactivelyidentify and target community need and partnerwith other organisations to ensure maximum impactand efficiency.I am pleased to say our community focus andrecognised research expertise has resulted in6
significant government research funding. This includesa highly prestigious NHMRC Program grant for researchinto bipolar disorder, led by Professors Mitchell,Schofield, Parker and Breakspear, and the establishmentof an NHMRC Centre of Research Excellencein Suicide Prevention led by myself and supportedby leading researchers and clinicians from aroundAustralia. Further new funding has been obtained toinvestigate suicide ideation, new depression treatments,neuroimaging and mental health screening.Whilst the research may seem diverse, the centralgoal is to improve the lives of people who suffer fromdepression and bipolar disorder.The challenge for 2013 is to expand our effortsto accommodate the needs of a large country.We know that mental health issues are on the rise inAustralia and current management programs are notoptimal. Our eHealth programs such as myCompasshave already reached tens of thousands of individualsdirectly and will continue to do so. We are planningnew clinics in brain stimulation, depression, bipolardisorder, psychological practice and web-basedadolescent care. Wherever possible, our researchoutcomes will be made accessible nationally. Oureducation and workplace programs will be deliveredacross Australia using evidence-based materials. Wewill be targeting groups such as young people andindigenous Australia where we know risk is high andoutcome is promising.2012 was a momentous year for the Black DogInstitute and 2013 is poised to be even more exciting.I hope you enjoy learning about our work and feelinspired to join us on our journey.Helen ChristensenExecutive Director, Black Dog InstituteBLACK DOG 20127
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