Research
ConnectGroups is keen to hear about and, participate where possible, in research into support groups particularly in Australia. The following research has been undertaken in Australia during the past few years.
Research Into GROW
Researcher Lizzie Finn, a doctoral psychology student at Curtin University in Western Australia has presented her PhD research into the self help group GROW widely in Australia and overseas. She can be contacted via e-mail at: lizziefinn@iprimus.com.au
Research into the Relationship between Self Help Organisations and General Practitioners
Dr Boyle and others have undertaken research on what actions facilitate a positive relationship between GPs and self help organisations to enable members of the community link to these services.
Effective Collaboration Between General Practice and Self Help Organisations (GPEP - SHO Report 685) University of Queensland Website: www.sph.uq.edu.au/CPHC/BPP/index.html
Dr Fran Boyle School of Population Health, University of Queensland Email: f.boyle@sph.uq.edu.au
In addition, much research has been undertaken overseas. For information on US research please visit www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/ and follow the links to ‘Research on Self-Help Groups. The research covers various health issues not only mental health.