The Wellbeing and Recovery Research Institute, known as ‘WARRI’, was borne from our commitment to helping those most vulnerable in our community by providing best practice psychological treatment which is supported and validated by ongoing evidence-based research.
WARRI is a not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to carrying out scientific research related to the delivery and evaluation of innovative evidence-based programs for mental health and wellbeing. We have a specific focus on providing evidence-based research on programs and treatment; including suicide prevention, complex trauma, and addiction treatment (nicotine, alcohol, methamphetamines, opioids, gaming, and gambling).
We work in collaboration with a range of stakeholders, academic institutions, and our affiliated psychological service provider, PsychMed, who provides free, accessible, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate psychological services to those most in need in our community. Conducting local program-based research through WARRI ensures the ongoing quality, efficacy, and effectiveness across treatment programs for all clients, and provides best practice intervention efficacy research for the wider scientist-practitioner and academic community.
Our name – the Wellbeing and Recovery Research Institute – highlights our focus on wellness, positive psychology, and recovery for those most in need, in order to help individuals rebuild their lives and enhance their full potential.
At WARRI we embrace diversity and inclusivity, and are committed to innovation in health, wellbeing, and recovery research. Through research, WARRI endeavours to ensure the evidence-based effectiveness of treatment programs and improve the effectiveness of these programs and services, through innovative program replication and collaborative peer reviewed research, community engagement, and research dissemination.
We are committed to designing, conducting, and communicating research into cutting edge treatments for mental health, wellbeing, and recovery.
– Dr Quentin C Black
Professor Metzer is a Senior Psychologist, and EAP Lead Psychologist at PsychMed, and Adjunct Professor Clinical Psychology at UTS. Professor Metzer has a broad range of professional and research interests…
Dr Black is a medical practitioner, clinical psychologist, researcher, senior clinical lecturer in clinical psychology and psychiatry, School of Medicine, at the University of South Australia and the University of…
Carol obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from Adelaide University in 1997, and has been working as a psychologist for over 20 years. She has a broad…
Sue joined PsychMed’s Administration Team in July 2016, bringing with her many skills and attributes acquired from her diverse work history, and her honours degree qualifications in sociology. Having worked…
Trent joined PsychMed’s Administration Team in July 2011, and has been predominantly working in a management position. He completed his Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 2019, and is currently continuing…