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Resources and support

Resources for crisis support can be found at the following websites:

Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.
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The only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan & aims to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.
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A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24hr crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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Discover step-by-step strategies for managing stress, anxiety and low mood.

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For 35 years, PANDA has been supporting individuals and families to recover from anxiety and depression.
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See below for links to other research studies in the areas of genetics and mental health:

Genetics Linked to AntiDepressants (GLAD Study)

for people with treatment resistant depression (i.e.: at least 2 prior courses of standard antidepressant therapy failing to lead to response or remission); University of Western Australia
Learn more about GLAD Study

Towards ImplEmeNtation of PhArmacogenomiCs-guided therapy in Patients with MenTal Illness (The ENACT Study)

for people with major depressive disorder with or without an anxiety disorder; St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney
Learn more about the ENACT Study

Ethics Reference: 2021/ETH00806

The ALIGNED study is an investigator-initiated, randomised-controlled trial of pharmacogenomics-guided therapy versus standard care for people with moderate to severe depression.

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AustraLIan trial of GeNotype-guided pharmacothErapy for Depression (ALIGNED) Study

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You have a choice whether you provide your personal information to us. If you choose not to provide your personal information you may still complete the questionnaire but you will not be contactable and therefore not be able to participate in the ALIGNED Study. 

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