Research and evaluation
Research and evaluation underpin all of Beyond Blue's work, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
We play an active role in supporting and generating research that informs how we support the community, ensuring that evidence is used to create change and impact.
Since inception, Beyond Blue has invested over $68 million into mental health research in depression, anxiety and suicide prevention.
Our role in mental health research
Beyond Blue is both a funder and a translator of research evidence into; policy, practice and behaviour change through our advocacy, programs and services. This is implemented through complementary mechanisms including:
Commissioning research and evaluation to support Beyond Blue’s program and service delivery.
- Investment in large scale, collaborative research programs.
- Supporting investigator-led research proposals.
- Knowledge translation activities which support research findings to be applied both within Beyond Blue and by others.
Beyond Blue research priorities
To guide our investment in mental health research, Beyond Blue has three research priority areas:
Earlier intervention and low intensity mental health support.
Increase understanding of prevention and promotion.
Reduce complexity and increase access in a complex mental health system.
