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Since the 1970s, there have been extraordinary breakthroughs in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, from heart disease and cancer to diabetes and dementia. Yet, despite the fact that almost half of Australians will experience a mental health condition during their lifetime, there hasn’t been anything like the same innovation in mental health.
The Neuromedicines Discovery Centre (NDC) is working to stimulate research into mental health conditions to bring hope to those for whom current treatments are ineffective.
Please note: The NDC does not provide emergency assistance. If you’re experiencing a mental health condition, your first port of call should be your GP or the emergency room of your nearest hospital. Click here for details of other organisations offering 24 hour counselling.
What we're researching
Depression
Depression is among the most disabling of all conditions and affects about one in five people over the course of their lifetime.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects one in 10 Australians at some time in their life.
Substance use disorders
Substance use disorders (SUDs) afflict one in seven people during their lifetime.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects about one in 300 people worldwide.
Eating disorders
Eating disorders affect around one in 10 Australians over the course of their lifetime.
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