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
Creative expressive therapy in schools to address childhood trauma: A mixed methods study of a whole school trauma-informed approach
Schools are uniquely placed to support students affected by trauma, but effective support depends on building trauma-informed practices across the whole school community. This article examines the KidsXpress School Partnership
Promoting mental health without pathologising life: A prevention perspective
In Australia and other developed countries, the conversation around mental health has dramatically changed over recent years – more awareness, less stigma, greater help-seeking. However, from this, a question has
A systematic review and meta-analysis of school-based interventions for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms: What effective elements they have in common?
Schools can play a critical role in supporting young people who have experienced trauma, but with a wide range of interventions available, it can be difficult to know which approaches are
Rates and impact of mental disorders among Australian youth: Prevalence, severity, and trends from two national psychiatric surveys
Mental health among young Australians has changed markedly over the past 15 years. New national data show that the proportion of 16–24-year-olds experiencing a mental disorder in the previous 12
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
Recent News
APMD Symposium 2026 – Call for Abstracts
The Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders (APMD) would like to invite you to the 10th anniversary APMD Symposium, to be held immediately prior to the 2026 Society for Mental Health
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