Black Dog Institute is conducting research to improve mental health in Australian workplaces by identifying causes and developing evidence-based solutions. Led by Dr Mark Deady, the team runs multiple studies to inform practical programs and training. Their work helps employers create healthier environments and address rising mental health challenges, especially among younger workers.
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We acknowledge the voices of people with lived experience, their carers, families and kinship groups. We recognise the expertise acquired through living with a mental health, drug and alcohol or neurological disorder and acknowledge those who care for people on their recovery journey. We place lived experience at the heart of all that we do.
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