On Track© has been developed by clinician researchers from Queensland University of Technology and the Universities of Queensland, Wollongong and Canberra. The program works with General Practitioners to assist clients to detect early signs and triggers for depressive episodes so they can obtain help quickly and avert mental health crises.
On Track© helps clients to put their lives back 'on track' by working towards recovery through the development of adaptive goals and life satisfaction. On Track© encourages clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise and by dealing with any substance abuse.
On Track© is delivered via correspondence through a series of newsletters over a 12 month period. Participants are also asked to track their mood and physical activity whilst participating in the program. Because there are no meetings or face-to-face consultations, On Track© is suitable for people in all areas including rural and remote. This type of correspondence-based program has been successfully utilized in the past to provide support and assistance for people with a range of health concerns.
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"We are particularly
keen to tell people
in rural and
regional areas about
the
On Track©
program. We know
that it is often
hard for them to get
enough help for
depression. Besides,
it may feel odd to
go for help if they
are not actually
depressed right now.
But it is really
important that they
do something about
it, before the
depression comes
back. We encourage
them to work on the
On Track©
program with a GP or
counsellor."
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- Program
Supervisor Professor
David Kavanagh |
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