Matt Fuller-T

senior lecturer, school of psych, deakin university, research interests in use of eHealth to improve mental health outcomes

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

Thanks for organising @HatDay #HatDayChat

[Jennifer L Hudson @jenlhudson]

A5 Here's some info for parents to help children who worry too much http://t.co/d3W3N25joL #HatDayChat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

A5. Be supportive #HatDayChat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

Q4. Research can also give voice to sufferers - feedback on interventions and experience #HatDayChat

[Erica Crome @EricaCrome]

A4 Investments in #mentalhealth research by orgs like @ausrotaryhealth has diverse returns - new treatments to research leaders! #HatDaychat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

A4. I'm personally interested in how eHealth (apps & web) can help reduce barriers we've talked about & monitor symptoms better #HatDayChat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

A4. Introduction of new treatments, improvement of existing ones, and considering ways to deliver to people when they need these #HatDayChat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@EricaCrome @thiswayupAU Absolutely!

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@EricaCrome @thiswayupAU ...And also https://t.co/mkSpzjj5Oi

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@HatDay Measures to prevent onset can be cost-effective and help minimise suffering

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@EricaCrome @thiswayupAU Great resource - BlackDog Institute also have some terrific resources

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@misguidedmuser And internet-based options

[Maria Ftanou @MariaFtanou]

A3 Provide access to treatments that are proven, linking to right treatments, and supporting friends and families #hatdaychat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

A3. In addition to excellent responses so far, preventative focus is also worth mentioning #HatDayChat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@Researcher_Kate I'm a huge supporter of eHealth for this and other reasons #hatdaychat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@ShireenRichards absolutely

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

A2. Geographic location, cost, and desire for anonymity can be barriers. Same too for lack of awareness of symptoms #HatDayChat

[SANE @SANEAustralia]

#hatdaychat A1 A collection of easy to understand summaries can be found here: https://t.co/HEclr11Tck complete with more indepth guides

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@sagetherapiesau Good point, applies broadly.Many of these illnesses have subclinical levels that are still troubling and severe #HatDayChat

[Matt Fuller-T @matthewf_t]

@EricaCrome @NEDC_Australia @Bfoundation @HatDay And preoccupation with weight and appearance