Staff Profile
Dr Frances Kay-Lambkin
Lecturer
School of Medicine and Public Health
EditCareer Summary
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 17/11/2006
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)(Honours), University of Newcastle, 09/12/1998
Research
Research keywords
- accessibility of psychological treatment
- alcohol use
- amphetamine use
- cannabis use
- cognitive behaviour therapy
- comorbidity
- computerised treatments
- depression
- internet-based treatments
- mental health problems
- mindfulness
- motivational interviewing
- psychological treatment
- substance use
- tobacco use
Research expertise
Frances Kay-Lambkin is a Psychologist and Lecturer in the Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle. She has worked in a clinical research capacity with people experiencing psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and alcohol/other drug use problems for over five years, with experience in the use of cognitive behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques among people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/other drug problems. To date, she has developed a strong program of research relevant to both public health and clinical aspects of mental health, receiving significant research funding in support of her research ideas, and has been fortunate to have received supervision, advice and collaborative opportunities from leaders in psychological research nationally and internationally. She received an NHMRC public health postgraduate scholarship for PhD studies (completed 2006), and was awarded an NHMRC Public Health Post-doctoral Fellowship (2006-2010) to continue her program of research in treatment for comorbidity, including computerised treatment approaches. Frances is also currently co-ordinating a pilot study into the use of stepped care models of treatment for people with amphetamine use problems and depression, and is a co-investigator on several other treatment trials of psychological treatments for amphetamine use problems across Australia. She is an invited member of clinician panel for the development of guidelines on the management of mental disorders in alcohol/other drug treatment settings (co-ordinated through National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of NSW). In addition, she is an invited member of Expert Working Group for development of clinician assessment and treatment guidelines for amphetamine use (co-ordinated through Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Centre, Melbourne, Victoria). She has also recently completed work as the consultant to NSW Health in writing their clinical guidelines on psychosocial interventions for drug and alcohol professionals. Frances is also an invited member on the recently convened research reference group for the National Amphetamine-type Stimulants Strategy (2007-09).
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 170199 | Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified | 50 |
| 111700 | Public Health And Health Services | 35 |
| 110300 | Clinical Sciences | 15 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
EditPublications
No publications.
EditGrants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 17 |
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| Total funding | $3,255,277 |
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For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
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2011 (2 grants)
Follow-up of Healthy Lifestyles Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease among People with a Psychotic Disorder$436,085
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
Exploring Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) amongst current and former professional rugby league players$20,863
Funding Body: NSW Sporting Injuries Committee
2010 (2 grants)
Men, Depression and Social Networks in Rural Communities: Linking Epidemiologic Evidence to Effective Interventions$324,809
Funding Body: Beyond Blue Ltd
Xstrata Coal Fellow in Depression$300,000
Funding Body: Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd
2009 (2 grants)
LDX analyser (fingerprick unit) x4, piCo Smokerlyzer (Carboxymeter)x4, Universal cardboard disposable mouthpieces for piCo smokerlyzer x4 and Universal d pieces for piCo Smokerlyzer x4$20,775
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team |
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| Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Miss Alyna Turner, Doctor Juanita Todd, Professor Robin Callister, Ms Sally Hunt, Professor Brian Kelly, Professor John Attia, Associate Professor Jennifer Bowman, Doctor Paula Wye |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Equipment Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $20,775 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189849 |
The provision of strategies to support drug and alcohol online activities$10,800
Funding Body: Department of Health and Ageing
2008 (2 grants)
Long term follow-up of two randomised controlled trials of treatment for depression and alcohol/other drug comorbidity$244,150
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
Reducing cardiovascular risk among people with psychotic disorders$20,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Robyn Richmond, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor David Castle, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Near Miss Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $20,000 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188398 |
2007 (2 grants)
Evaluation of an integrated best practice intervention for amphetamine users with comorbid depression$100,000
Funding Body: Beyond Blue Ltd
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $100,000 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:18068699 |
CBT intervention for regular amphetamine use and depression: a stepped care approach$68,891
Funding Body: NSW Ministry of Health
| Project Team |
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| Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor Amanda Baker, Dr Rebecca McKetin, Professor Maree Teesson, Conjoint Professor Robert Batey, Dr N Lee |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Mental Health Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $68,891 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0186994 |
2006 (3 grants)
Multicomponent risk factor intervention for people with a severe mental illness: a feasibility study$132,000
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $132,000 | 2006 | 2007 |
| GNo:18068605 |
Braveheart: Group CBT for comorbid depression and cardiovascular problems$35,000
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $35,000 | 2006 | 2007 |
| GNo:18068516 |
Neurocognitive profiles of people receiving cognitive behaviour therapy$25,000
Funding Body: NSW Ministry of Health
2005 (1 grants)
Integrated versus single focussed treatment for comorbid depression and alcohol use problems$750,000
Funding Body: National Health and Medical Research Council
| Scheme | Role |
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| Project grants | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $750,000 | 2005 | 2007 |
| GNo:18068391 |
2003 (1 grants)
Computer-based CBT for depression and comorbid alcohol/other drug use in rural and urban NSW$675,000
Funding Body: Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $675,000 | 2003 | 2007 |
| GNo:18063563 |
2002 (1 grants)
The development of a CD-ROM intervention for people with comorbid alcohol use problems and depression.$27,746
Funding Body: Australian Brewers Foundation
2001 (1 grants)
The Development and Evaluation of a CD-ROM Intervention for People with Co-Occurring Alcohol and other Drug Use Problems and Depression$64,158
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team |
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| Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Scholarships - Medical and Dental Postgraduate Research | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $64,158 | 2001 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183110 |
EditResearch Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 3 |
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| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 0.9 |
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For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed
Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
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| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Improving Family Resilience: A Pilot Study of the Child Illness and Resilience Program to Enhance the Wellbeing of Families of Children or Adolescents Living with Chronic Illness in the Hunter New England Health District |
| 2010 | 2014 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Co-Supervisor | Suicide in Australia: Determinants, Moderators and Treatment Options for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours |
| 2010 | 2014 | PhD (Gender & Health) | Co-Supervisor | Assessing Alcohol Use in Pregnant Women Using Data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health |
