Research interests of the team

The team has interests in:

• social inclusion
• mental health
• social determinants of mental health
• health inequity
• digital treatments for people experiencing mental ill-health and alcohol or substance use (MHAOD)
• novel models of care for MHAOD.

Project details

This project is part of a broader initiative to identify the social determinants of health that impact an individual’s access to digital treatment for anxiety, depression and alcohol or substance use.

Findings from this project will inform a new model of care to be implemented across NSW, integrating pathways to mental health and addictive services across the public and private system.

The PhD opportunity brings together key researchers in the area from the Centre for Youth Mental Health (CYMH), University of Melbourne and the University of Newcastle. Together, they aim to generate new knowledge regarding the impact of social determinants on access to care for people seeking support for mental ill-health and alcohol or substance use.

With cross-institutional supervision, the student will have opportunities to work across academic institutions and health settings, offering access to a wide range of resources and supports.

Eligibility

To be eligibile to apply, you need to ensure you meet the essential entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy outlined on the University of Melbourne's Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences website. 

In addition, we're looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic student with a strong interest in:

• mental health
• alcohol or substance use treatments
• digital therapies and/or social determinants of health.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a four-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of first class honours in the field of psychology, nursing, public health or a related discipline.
• Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic or research career trajectory.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration and engagement.
• Well-developed organisation and time management skills.

Scholarships and fees

This PhD project is supported by a stipend from the Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation (RHRF). The base stipend is equivalent to the 2023 APA rate of $34,400 per annum, tax-free. Subject to satisfactory progress, there is also the opportunity to extend for a further six months.

Contact

Dr Kate Filia
[email protected]