Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I am a public health physician with an interest in the mental health of rural and medically underserved communities. My research focusses on the design, implementation and evaluation of mental health and wellbeing services. I am also interested in qualitative research methodolgies.
The following are some of my key publications
Article in The Conversation on poverty and mental illness.
Article on lower income levels and psychological distress in Australia.
Article on the usefulness of care coordination for persons with severe mental illness.
Review article on qualitative research methodology
Supervision interests
I currently supervise one PhD student whose research is titled, The Spiritual Path: the benefits of spirituality in nature for mental health, wellbeing and recovery
I am available to supervise 3 more doctoral students.
Monash teaching commitment
I currently teach Evidence Based Clinical Practice to Year 3rd year medical students in semester 1 and 2. I also deliver lectures on Indigenous mental health to year 4th year medical students.
Community service
I am a past Deputy Chair of the Board of Governance of SNAP Gippsland Inc., a Mental Health Community Support Service based in Gippsland, Victoria.
Research area keywords
- Mental health services research
- Aboriginal suicide prevention
Network
Recent external collaboration on country level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots.
Projects 2011 2020
Improving Emergency and Follow Up Care for Suicidal Crisis in Mildura LGA
Spelten, E., Wright, F., MacDermott, S., Sutton, K. & Isaacs, A.
17/10/18 → 28/02/20
Project: Research
Evaluation of Partners in Recovery longitudinal program data
Sutton, K., Isaacs, A. & Beauchamp, A.
Gippsland Health Network Limited
31/10/18 → 30/04/19
Project: Research
Evaluation of the partners in recovery initiative for Gippsland
Isaacs, A., Dalziel, K., Maybery, D. & Sutton, K.
1/10/14 → 30/06/15
Project: Research
Advice on suicide Prevention strategy of the Western Australian Mental Health Commission
1/09/14 → 30/09/14
Project: Research
Evaluation of the Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention and Community Support Projects
Isaacs, A., Drysdale, M., Maybery, D. & Sutton, K.
6/07/11 → 30/09/14
Project: Research
Research Output 2006 2019
A care coordination model can facilitate interagency collaboration when designing recovery-oriented services
Isaacs, A. N. & Firdous, F., 1 May 2019, In : Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 57, 5, p. 38-43 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Care coordination can reduce unmet needs of persons with severe and persistent mental illness
Isaacs, A., Beauchamp, A., Sutton, K. & Kocaali, N., 9 Aug 2019, In : Frontiers in Psychiatry. 10, 10 p., 563.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
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Concepts, Practices and Advantages of Spirituality Among People with a Chronic Mental Illness in Melbourne
Jones, S., Sutton, K. & Isaacs, A., Feb 2019, In : Journal of Religion and Health. 58, 1, p. 343-355 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Profile of transcultural patients in a regional Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Gippsland, Australia: The need for a multidimensional understanding of the complexities
Basu, S. & Isaacs, A. N., 1 May 2019, In : International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 65, 3, p. 217-224 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
The outcomes and cost effectiveness of Australia's Partners in Recovery Initiative
Isaacs, A., Beauchamp, A. & Sutton, K., 2019, p. S14. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Other › peer-review
Prizes
Award for Outstanding Contribution
Anton Isaacs (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Early Career Researcher publication prize
Anton Isaacs (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Paul Harris Fellow (non Rotarian)
Anton Isaacs (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities 2011 2016
Advances in Mental Health (Journal)
Anton Isaacs (Guest editor)2016
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
TheMHS Summer Forum 2015
Anton Isaacs (Invited speaker)19 Feb 2015 → 20 Feb 2015
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Doctoral student supervision
Anton Isaacs (Supervisor)2015 → 2021
Activity: Teaching Engagements › Mentor/ Internship supervision
Invited Delegate - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health Round Table
Anton Isaacs (Contributor)23 Jun 2014 → 24 Jun 2014
Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Anton Isaacs (Member)13 Jun 2012
Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press / Media
When it’s easier to get meds than therapy: how poverty makes it hard to escape mental illness
Graham Meadows, Anthony Cichello, Anton Isaacs & Frances Shawyer
3/07/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
Stop Male Suicide in Victoria Seminar
26/06/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Koorie Men's Health Day - Interview with People First Radio, Vancouver
17/06/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview