The Australian perinatal mental health reforms: using population data to evaluate their impact on service utilisation and related cost-effectiveness [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Marie-Paule Austin (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Cathrine Mihalopoulos ,  A/Pr Georgina Chambers ,  Dr Maxine Croft ,  Dr Nicole Highet
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Brief description Mental health problems associated with pregnancy and the first postnatal year are a major public health problem. This unique project will use large data sets to examine whether key Australian mental health reforms have improved maternal health outcomes and if they are providing ‘value for money’. This project will put Australia at the forefront of policy planning, analysis and health service evaluation in the field of mental health.

Funding Amount $AUD 526,169.06

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health