The purpose of the Alliance is to support a population health approach to the prevention of mental disorders and promotion of emotional wellbeing.
Our work focuses on advocating to policy makers, supporting and strengthening mental health research, and encouraging the next generation of researchers. We translate evidence into practice and build strong, collaborative partnerships across sectors to improve mental health outcomes for communities.
Recent Articles
Baseline findings from Study 1 of a longitudinal co-evaluation of the Live4Life adolescent mental health promotion model in regional Victoria, Australia
The Live4Life model, developed by Youth Live4Life, is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention program designed for adolescents in rural and regional Australian communities. The program combines delivery of
Social connection as a key target for youth mental health
It is well established that positive social connections play a critical role in supporting mental health and promoting wellbeing. During adolescence, connections with peers and school communities become increasingly influential
Ealy-life protective factors for adolescent self-harm and suicidality: A longitudinal cohort study in Australia
Suicide and self-harm are serious public health concerns that can emerge during childhood and adolescence. While much of the existing research has focused on identifying risk factors, less attention has been
A Delphi consensus study on the dimensions of positive mental health
Inconsistent use of terms such as positive mental health, flourishing, and mental wellbeing across disciplines limits reliable measurement, intervention design, and policy development. In this study, researchers aimed to gather
Annual Research Review: Improving school climate to improve child and adolescent mental health and reduce inequalities
Much of the research around school mental health has focused on using schools as a setting to deliver new interventions to large numbers of young people. Increasingly however, research is
The prevalence of potentially traumatic events in childhood and associations with mental disorders, suicide and physical health in adulthood
This study estimated the population prevalence of exposure to potentially traumatic events during childhood, such as serious accidents, physical or sexual violence, and natural disasters among Australians, and examined their
Optimising the implementation of a universal web-based mental health service for Australian secondary schools
Secondary schools are increasingly delivering a range of mental health interventions with varying levels of success. This cluster randomised controlled trial examined the effectiveness of two implementation strategies, allocation of
Efficacy of a school-based, universal prevention programme for depression and anxiety in adolescents
Adolescence is a critical period for the onset of mental health challenges. This study evaluated the effectiveness of OurFutures Mental Health, a school-based intervention designed to improve mental health knowledge
Debate Series: Where to next for universal school-based mental health interventions?
This series features a collection of thought-provoking articles from leading academics as part of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Debate Series on universal school-based mental health interventions.
National survey of community attitudes to prevention of mental health problems
A recent national survey exploring community attitudes toward the prevention of mental health problems has revealed strong public support for increased efforts in this area. Of the 6,142 Australians aged 16-75+ who took part, most respondents indicated
Recent News
Society for Mental Health Research Joint Conference 2026
The Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR) and the Australasian Society for Bipolar and Depressive Disorders (ASBDD) 2026 conference ‘Weaving Connection and Knowledge‘ will take place on 25-27th November 2026 at Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch, New
APMD Early Career Researcher Awards
The APMD award, sponsored by Manna Institute and Everymind, recognises excellence in research in the area of prevention of mental disorders and are intended for researchers whose work is beginning to make
Australian Rotary Health and Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders Awards for Research Excellence
The ARH-APMD awards recognise excellence in research in the area of prevention of mental disorders and are intended for researchers whose work is beginning to make a significant impact, reflecting
Australian Rotary Health Awards for Research in Prevention 2022
Congratulations to Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler, Dr Mark Deady and Dr Wan Sim who were the recipients of the ARH-APMD awards recognising excellence in research in the area of prevention of
Primed for Prevention: a Consensus Statement
A joint consensus statement by headspace, the Black Dog Institute, Everymind, the Matilda Centre, the Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders and Prevention United highlights the need to increase
Awards for Research Excellence 2018
Australian Rotary Health and Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders Awards for Research Excellence 2018 Congratulations to A/Prof Philip Batterham, Dr Katrina Champion and Erin Kelly who were the