Research Team

This survey is being conducted by academic, clinician and student researchers located in the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU) and in the School of Psychology at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

• Dr Lisa-Marie Greenwood – Principal Investigator (ANU; UOW)
• Jodie Rosenberg (ANU)
• Dr Jessica Bartschi (UOW)
• Dr Conal Monaghan (ANU)
• Lachlan Hall (ANU)

Wellbeing support and contacts

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Seeking Help

If you are feeling in need of help and support throughout your participation in this study, there are people specially trained to help you, even in the toughest of times. You can call the following numbers to receive support. In addition to these contacts, we encourage you to speak with your GP to let them know how you are feeling.

• Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 (free call from mobiles), text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.
• Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.
• Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046
• FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers.
• Suicide Call-Back Service – 1300 659 467
• Kids Helpline (13 to 25 years of age) – 1800 55 1800
• MensLine Australia (for males) – 1300 789 978

If at any time you feel unsafe you can call the Suicide Call-back Service, visit the emergency room at your local hospital, or if you need immediate support dial 000 (or if this number is unavailable from your mobile, dial 112. Call 106 if you have a hearing impediment).