A5091436829- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Sex work and related issues
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Orygen
2023-2025
The University of Melbourne
2013-2024
Black Dog Institute
2017-2021
Monash University
2013-2020
UNSW Sydney
2017-2019
Eastern Health
2013-2015
Melbourne Health
2013-2015
Mahidol University
2012
Dalhousie University
2010
The human brain undergoes substantial development throughout adolescence and into early adulthood. This maturational process is thought to include the refinement of connectivity between putative hub regions brain, which collectively form a dense core that enhances functional integration anatomically distributed, functionally specialized, neural systems. Here, we used longitudinal diffusion magnetic resonance imaging characterize changes in 80 cortical subcortical anatomical over 2 year...
White matter abnormalities associated with schizophrenia have been widely reported, although the consistency of findings across studies is moderate. In this study, neuroimaging was used to investigate white pathology and its impact on whole-brain connectivity in one largest samples patients schizophrenia. Fractional anisotropy (FA) mean diffusivity (MD) were compared between or schizoaffective disorder (n = 326) age-matched healthy controls 197). Between-group differences FA MD assessed...
Abstract Background Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly recognized as a potential solution to address mental health service challenges by automating tasks and providing new forms of support. Objective This study is the first in series which aims estimate current rates AI technology use well perceived benefits, harms, risks experienced community members (CMs) professionals (MHPs). Methods involved 2 web-based surveys conducted Australia. The collected data on demographics,...
ABSTRACT This article presents a critique to the human trafficking discourse in relation child migration, based on data obtained from anti‐trafficking community Greater Mekong Sub‐region combined with an analysis of secondary material. It also set qualitative accounts migration at young age Lao PDR and Thailand. On this basis more theorized, grounded nuanced perspective labour is developed. situates historically, embeds it within overarching processes rural transformation for migrants’...
ABSTRACT Background: Secondary schools are increasingly delivering a range of mental health interventions with varied success. This trial examined the effectiveness two implementation strategies, class time allocation, and financial incentives, on secondary students' engagement universal web-based service, Smooth Sailing. Methods: A three-arm, cluster-randomised was conducted over 12 weeks Grade 8 9 students from 20 in Australian states. The primary outcome student engagement, measured by...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Mental ill health is a leading cause of disability worldwide, but access to evidence-based support remains limited. Digital mental interventions offer timely and low-cost solution. However, improvements in clinical outcomes are reliant on user engagement, which can be low for digital interventions. User characteristics, including demographics personality traits, could used tailor platforms promote longer-term engagement improved outcomes. </sec>...
Common challenges in the youth mental health system include low access, poor uptake, adherence, and limited overall effectiveness. Digital technologies offer promise, yet real-world integration uptake persist. Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) aims to overcome these problems by integrating a comprehensive digital platform into existing services. Theory of change (ToC) frameworks can help articulate how why complex interventions work what conditions are required for success.The objective...
Youth mental health services are characterised by high demand and modest clinical outcomes. While digital interventions (DMHIs) have been shown to be clinically effective, the relationship between DMHI use outcome is unclear. The current study sought identify factors affecting depression anxiety symptom improvement in sub-groups of young people. An observational cohort design included people aged 12-25 years engaging with a (MOST) from October 2020 2023. primary was at 12 weeks on Patient...
Abstract Background Anxiety and depressive disorders typically emerge in adolescence can be chronic disabling if not identified treated early. School-based universal mental health screening may identify young people need of support facilitate access to treatment. However, few studies have assessed the potential harms this approach. This paper examines some health-related associated with anxiety depression administered Australian secondary schools. Methods A total 1802 adolescent students...
Secondary schools have attempted to address gaps in help-seeking for mental health problems with little success. This trial evaluated the effectiveness of a universal web-based service (Smooth Sailing) improving intentions and other related outcomes among students.
Prevention efforts can substantially reduce the human and economic costs of mental substance use disorders. However, a strategically integrated set priorities for research implementation is lacking. The Leaders in Summit sought to address this need by bringing together diverse range stakeholders identify shared opportunities priorities. Eighty individual delegates were involved 235 responses 1338 votes received during an interactive, online workshop. grouped thematically ranked according...
Bhugra, Dinesh M.B.B.S., M.R.C.Psych., M. Phil1; Baker, Simon M.R.C.P2 Author Information
This study aimed to examine the impact of a web-based positive psychology program delivered universally secondary school students during closures caused by COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales, Australia.Using quasi-experimental design conducted 2020, 438 aged 12-15 years (73% male) from 4 schools were invited complete 'Bite Back Mental Fitness Challenge'. consisted 7 self-directed modules that targeted 5 key domains psychology. Self-reported symptoms anxiety and depression help-seeking...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Common challenges in the youth mental health system include low access, poor uptake, adherence, and limited overall effectiveness. Digital technologies offer promise, yet real-world integration uptake persist. Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) aims to overcome these problems by integrating a comprehensive digital platform into existing services. Theory of change (ToC) frameworks can help articulate how why complex interventions work what conditions are...
Introduction Rural Health Authorities are challenged to address the complex issue of falls in aging populations. While extensive evidence exists regarding successful prevention interventions, there is little information about planning and implementation at an organisational level. This presentation outlines results from research examining a rural health authority. Method Case study methodology was applied phased approach development strategy. Data collection focused barriers facilitators...
Abstract Alcohol consumption is common in adolescence, a time when the human brain undergoes substantial development, raising concerns about neurodevelopmental impact of drinking alcohol, especially at high levels. Risky may adversely affect developing white matter, comprised axonal fibre pathways that integrate anatomically distributed, and functionally specialised, neural systems. We used diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to perform first prospective, comprehensive...
Abstract Imaging studies of young people with a family history alcohol use disorder (AUD) have found structural and/or functional differences within and between anatomically distributed functionally specialised systems throughout the brain. Differences in brain connectivity among adolescents AUD may account for increased risk later problems; however, to date, no prospective directly examined this hypothesis across entire connectome regionally unbiased way. Our analysis included 52 ( M age =...