SLSA Mental Health Research Project
The aims of the research project are to: - Measure exposure to traumatic events, - Assess attitudes towards mental health conditions, - Identify perceived social support with Surf Life Saving community, - Identify how members cope with incidents/situations - Gain a greater understanding and awareness of mental health conditions in Australian Surf Lifesavers
Project Owner: CQUniversityYear commenced: 2020
Anticipated completion:
Status: Ongoing
Project ID: ID-240325-1908
Publications
| Title: | Forgotten first responders: Australian surf lifesavers and lifeguards. |
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| Type | Academic Article |
| Details: | Emergency Medicine Australasia |
| Link: | 10.1111/1742-6723.13754 |
| Access/Audience: | Restricted (contact owner for more information) |
| Date: |
| Title: | A preliminary study investigating the neglected domain of mental health in Australian lifesavers and lifeguards |
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| Type: | Academic Article |
| Details: | BMC Public Health |
| Link: | 10.1186/s12889-023-15741-5 |
| Access/Audience: | Open |
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Project owner
| Contact Name: | Samantha Fien |
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| Contact Information: | s.fien@cqu.edu.au |
Project Partner
| Organisation | Surf Life Saving Australia |
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| Organisation | Massey University |
| Organisation | Flinders University |