About Be Well Lab
A collaboration between researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
A research collaboration
The collaboration conducts translational research into wellbeing and mental health. This research looks at the development of technology solutions, interventions, and assessment methods, aimed at facilitating improvements in both mental wellbeing and mental illness.
This research underpins the solutions that are being offered by Be Well Co and helps contribute to a better scientific understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
Research
Focus
Conducting academic research into mental health and wellbeing.
Activity
Academic research,
research and wellbeing product development.
Academic research by the Be Well Lab helps inform solutions that Be Well Co delivers to the community.
Training
Focus
Delivery mental health and wellbeing services to organisations and the community.
Activity
Training delivery, measurement and consulting.
Key Research Areas
Testing the impact of the Be Well programs and its different formats
We are running a number of studies that aim to investigate the impact of different formats of the Be Well programs, across a number of different population groups.
Studying the overlap between mental illness and mental wellbeing
We conduct foundational research into the overlap between states of mental illness and states of wellbeing, and use this research to improve practice and policy.
Improving the way mental health measurement is conducted
We are conducting theoretical research into wellbeing measurement, which we use to;
1) test the validity of questionnaires, and
2) design new measurement tools.
Tracking the prevalence of wellbeing across the Australian population
We have been studying the prevalence of mental wellbeing across the South Australian population since 2019.
A selection of our papers
Use the slider to check out different articles we published. You can keep up to date with our research via ResearchGate
Contact us if you would like to know more about our research.