Creating a world-standard enriched older-adult cohort to inform mental health and substance use disorder prevention

We will develop an enriched cohort of older Australians and follow them through high risk transition periods to, for the first time, enable a detailed understanding of risk factors for developing anxiety, depression and substance use disorders during these higher-risk periods. Through co-design we will ensure that (i) recruitment and data collection methods will maximise participation of older adults in the cohort, and (ii) that the findings are relevant to older adults and those who provide care to older adults.