Current Spectrum research studies
The Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research current research
Our current projects
The Centre for Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma Research has an active research program that is committed to improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for people living with personality disorder and complex trauma-related disorders.
Our current projects include:
Identifying and diagnosing BPD in older adults
Understanding the experiences of people with BPD in the Emergency Department
Using lived experience accounts to understand events leading to diagnosis and personal recovery in the context of living with BPD
Examining the effectiveness of medication as an adjunct to psychotherapy for BPD
Exploring the experiences of men with BPD
Collating the collective wisdom of clinicians who work with men who have personality disorder
Evaluation of the Personality Disorder Initiative (PDI) Program
Trialling an intervention suited to community residential services for people with emotion dysregulation (Ironbark program in PARC services)
Epidemiological studies evaluating the broader community impact of (untreated) personality disorder
Ongoing quality assessment of Spectrum’s treatment services
Higher degree clinical student research supervision
Participate in research
Are you interested in participating in research that contributes to our understanding, and optimises care and outcomes for people living with personality disorder and complex trauma? Volunteering to participate in research is a personal decision that requires careful consideration of the risks and benefits.
Find out more about the potential risks and benefits that might apply to you. If you are interested in participating in research please contact the Research Centre via the options below.
For more information
Please contact the Research Centre via email or call (03) 8413 8750 (ask for Assoc. Prof. Jillian Broadbear, Head of Research)
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