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CAN Mental Health

Rates of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, are much higher in autistic people and those with other neurodevelopmental conditions. We provide much-needed mental health training, interventions and support.

Currently recruiting

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This trial is currently recruiting.

CBT group therapy programs for social anxiety or autism

Our gold-standard CBT group programs are open to adults and young adults over the age of 16. One group is for autistic people seeking support to manage social skills and anxiety, and one is for neurotypical adults living with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Both programs are free.

Evaluation of the NSW Head to Health Kids Hubs

We are evaluating the Head to Health Kids Hubs established by the Australian and NSW Governments. This evaluation will assist in the improvement of assessment and treatment of mental health for children aged 0-12 years.

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Medical Specialists

Integration of Practices within Clinical Services

We have established a synchronised research platform to bring together clinical and research data within different child development services. This allows researchers to explore large-scale research questions, where the answers can help to better inform diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions.

Previous Research

Understanding attitudes, knowledge and experiences of mental health professionals treating autistic youth 

We explored, via an online survey, the knowledge, experience, and attitudes of therapists towards treating mental health concerns in autistic people. 

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Enhancing mental health
support for autistic people through training for
healthcare professionals

We delivered a specialised training program that aims to assist mental health professionals in modifying their practices to better support to autistic people. 

Evaluating mental health challenges in young autistic adults

Our studies have been among the first to show significant relationships between various challenges autistic adults face, including mental health, daily functioning, quality of life, employment, and emotional reactivity. 

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Supporting the use of
mental health assessments
in autistic adults

We were the first to investigate whether some of the most widely used mental health measures are valid and reliable for measuring mental health concerns in autistic people. 

Contact CAN Research

Brain and Mind Centre

University of Sydney

94 Mallet Street

Camperdown, NSW, 2050

Tel: 02 9114 4104

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The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

Cnr Hawkesbury Road & Hainsworth Street

Westmead, NSW, 2145

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We use identity-first language (autistic person)  rather than person-first language (person with autism) throughout the site.
Find out more about our decision to do so. 

 

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