A5090610236- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Media Influence and Health
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
The University of Melbourne
2019-2024
Orygen
2019-2024
Swinburne University of Technology
2017-2021
Orygen Youth Health
2019-2021
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2021
Australian Catholic University
2021
Maastricht University
2021
This study aimed to determine whether, following two years of specialized support for first‐episode psychosis, the addition a new digital intervention (Horyzons) treatment as usual (TAU) 18 months was more effective than TAU alone. We conducted single‐blind randomized controlled trial. Participants were people with psychosis (N=170), aged 16‐27 years, in clinical remission and nearing discharge from service. They randomly assigned (1:1) receive Horyzons plus (N=86) or alone (N=84) between...
Background Mental ill-health is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Moreover, 75% mental health conditions emerge between ages 12 and 25 years. Unfortunately, due to lack resources limited engagement with services, a majority young people affected by do not access evidence-based support. To address this gap, our team has developed multimodal, scalable digital service (Enhanced Moderated Online Social Therapy [MOST+]) merging real-time, clinician-delivered web chat counseling;...
The primary objective was to determine the acceptability, feasibility and safety of a novel digital intervention (Entourage) for young people with prominent social anxiety symptoms, particular focus on engagement men. secondary aim explore whether associated clinically significant improvements clinical variables known co-occur anxiety.A multidisciplinary team comprising mental health clinicians, researchers, adult fiction writers, comic artist lived experience developed Entourage platform in...
Background Integrating innovative digital mental health interventions within specialist services is a promising strategy to address the shortcomings of both face-to-face and web-based services. However, despite young people’s preferences calls for integration these services, current rarely offer blended models care. Objective This pilot study tested an integrated transdiagnostic intervention (eOrygen) as model care youth psychosis borderline personality disorder. The primary aim was evaluate...
Background Digital mental health interventions present a unique opportunity to address the lack of social connection and loneliness experienced by young people with first-episode psychosis (FEP). The first generation digital interventions, however, is associated high attrition rates. Social media presents an target this issue. A new intervention has harnessed popularity both promote engagement foster connectedness in youth interventions. Despite their potential, little known about how engage...
A small number of studies have found that digital mental health interventions can be feasible and acceptable for young people experiencing first-episode psychosis; however, little research has examined how they might blended with face-to-face approaches in order to enhance care. Blended treatment refers the integration It potential capitalize on evidence-based features both individual modalities, while also exceeding sum its parts. This could bridge online-offline divide better reflect...
Youth mental health (YMH) services have been established internationally to provide timely, age-appropriate, treatment and improve long-term outcomes. However, YMH face challenges including long waiting times, limited continuity of care, time-bound support. To bridge this gap, MOST was developed as a scalable, blended, multi-modal digital platform integrating real-time asynchronous clinician-delivered counselling; interactive psychotherapeutic content; vocational support; peer support,...
Multicomponent digital interventions offer the potential for tailored and flexible that aim to address high attrition rates increase engagement, an area of concern in mental health. However, increased flexibility use makes it difficult determine which components lead improved treatment outcomes.This study aims identify user profiles on Horyzons, 18-month relapse prevention intervention first-episode psychosis incorporates therapeutic content social networking, along with clinical,...
Abstract Aim We conducted a single‐group pilot study to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and safety of novel online intervention (entitled EMBRACE) that includes expert peer moderation, therapeutic comics social networking features. The cognitive‐behavioural‐based was specifically designed treat anxiety as primary treatment target in youth with first‐episode psychosis (FEP). Methods 10 participants (17‐26 years; M age = 23 years) had diagnosis FEP experienced significant levels...
Background: It is well established that social anxiety disorder (SAD) a significant clinical problem for individuals with psychotic disorder. Comorbid in psychosis has been associated poorer premorbid functioning, increased depression and reduced quality of life. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) recommended people as first-line psychological treatment; however, its focus evaluation primarily revolves around reducing symptoms not necessarily targeting comorbid symptoms. We developed novel...
This study aimed to understand how young people with first-episode psychosis experienced online therapy on a Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) platform known as Horyzons.Semi-structured in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted 12 who had previously participated in Horyzons, randomized controlled trial (RCT) of long-term digital intervention for psychosis. Interviews analysed using phenomenological approach.This found that the experience was idiosyncratic, taking different meaning...
The onset of mental disorders typically occurs between the ages 12 and 25, burden health problems is most consequential for this group. Indicated prevention interventions to target individuals with subclinical symptoms prevent transition clinical levels disorders, even leading suicide, have shown be effective. However, threshold seek help appears high. Digital could offer a solution, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. This implementation study will investigate digital indicated...
Abstract Objective Numerous research studies have demonstrated an association between higher symptom severity and cognitive impairment with poorer social functioning in first-episode psychosis (FEP). By contrast, the influence of subjective experiences, such as relatedness self-beliefs, has received less attention. Consequently, a cohesive understanding how these variables interact to is lacking. Method We used structural equation modeling examine direct indirect relationships among...
Objective The objective of the Entourage project was to develop an innovative digital mental health intervention addressing key barriers experienced by young people in accessing evidence‐based therapy for social anxiety. In particular, takes a specific focus on reaching men, given their lower rates service engagement.Method This article discusses theoretical underpinnings, therapeutic mechanisms, persuasive technology elements, and development process novel approach incorporating graphic...
Abstract Objective Comorbid social anxiety is common in psychotic disorders and associated with multiple negative consequences. However, the long‐term effects of persistent versus fluctuating or no on functioning health‐related quality life (HR‐QoL) have received scant attention. Therefore, we aimed to examine prevalence determine its effect HR‐QoL first‐episode psychosis (FEP). Methods One hundred eight individuals remitted FEP were classified into three groups (persistent, anxiety)...
There is a growing need for more effective delivery of digital mental health interventions, particularly individuals experiencing difficulty accessing or engaging with traditional face-to-face therapy. Young people social anxiety, and young males anxiety in particular interventions sensitized to their needs. While have proliferated, increasing accessibility utility, the data on acceptability effectiveness these however, indicates improvement. The current study sought utilise qualitative from...
Objective The objective of the Entourage project was to develop an innovative digital mental health intervention addressing key barriers experienced by young people in accessing evidence‐based therapy for social anxiety. In particular, takes a specific focus on reaching men, given their lower rates service engagement.Method This article discusses theoretical underpinnings, therapeutic mechanisms, persuasive technology elements, and development process novel approach incorporating graphic...