Assessments of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study

Background | Study Team | Reports | Presentations

Background

Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the determinants of psychological distress (and psychological wellness) and mental health in the South Australian population by bringing together researchers from a range of disciplines and using representative data from the South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) and other sources.

Addressing psychological distress (PD) and wellness in South Australia is part of Objective 2 Improving wellbeing in the State Strategic Plan, and is monitored using SAMSS.  Effective policy and program interventions to reduce the prevalence and impact of PD in the community can only be developed through a thorough understanding of its determinants.

The ADEPD study brings together many experts from fields related to PD, social determinants of health, epidemiology, statistics, health promotion, policy, and planning in order to analyse and interpret the existing data, and provide recommendations for prevention and early intervention strategies.

Objectives of the ADEPD Study:

• To investigate the relationship between psychological distress (PD) and a range of individual- and community- level socioeconomic demographic factors and health factors. To examine the relationship between PD and a range of health indicators.
• To determine how the relationships between PD and social and health determinants differ across gender, age groups and over time.
• To examine the patterns of PD for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• To study in detail the relationship between PD and self-reported mental health.
• To develop consensus among relevant experts about the determinants of PD based on evidence produced from this study.

Study Team

Dr Catherine Chittleborough - Population Research and Outcome Studies Unit, SA Health
Professor Helen Winefield - Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide
Dr Anne Taylor - Population Research and Outcome Studies, SA Health
Dr Tiffany Gill - Population Research and Outcome Studies Unit, SA Health
Prof Fran Baum - Department of Public Health, Flinders University
Prof Robert Goldney - Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide
Prof Janet Hiller - Discipline of Public Health, University of Adelaide
Prof Graeme Hugo - Geographical and Environmental Studies, University of Adelaide
Prof Robyn McDermott - Health Sciences, University of South Australia
Prof John Spoehr - Australian Institute of Social Research, University of Adelaide
Mr Graeme Tucker - Health Statistics Unit, SA Health
Ms Carmen Koster - Research Officer, University of Adelaide
Ms Leanne Hornibrook - Administrative Officer, University of Adelaide

Reports

Determinants of Psychological Distress (PD) in South Australia – Final Report. Adelaide, SA: Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. September 2009

Mapping Psychological Distress in South Australia. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. September 2009.

Comparison of Kessler 10 from various data sources. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. September 2009.

The Relationship between Psychological Distress and Psychological Wellbeing - Kessler 10 and Various Wellbeing Scales. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. September 2009.

Employment Status and Psychological Distress in South Australia: Summary of Results. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. August 2009.

Health Service Utilisation and Psychological Distress in South Australia: Summary of Results. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. August 2009.

Psychological Distress in South Australia: Prevalence Trends and Projections. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. August 2009.

Current Mental Health and Psychological Distress in South Australia: Summary of results. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. August 2009.

Consensus Development Report. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. January 2009.

Literature Review. Determinants of Psychological Distress. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. December 2008.

Chronic Conditions and Psychological Distress in South Australia: Summary of Results. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study.  Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. October 2008.

Housing and Psychological Distress in South Australia: Summary of Results. Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study. Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. July 2008.

Determinants of Psychological Distress in South Australia. The Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study. Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide. June 2008.

K10: Assessing Mental Health Distress In South Australia. The Assessment of the Determinants and Epidemiology of Psychological Distress (ADEPD) Study. Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide.

Presentations

Population Health Congress, Brisbane, July 2008
The relationship between psychological distress, chronic conditions, and age.

Resilience Theme Group meeting, University of Adelaide, 18 November 2008
Resilience Theme Group.