A5034862892- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Family Support in Illness
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Community Health and Development
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Redcliffe Hospital
2014-2024
Metro South Health
2016-2023
The University of Queensland
2020-2022
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
2019
Prince Charles Hospital
1998
Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research
1997
Perinatal depression and/or anxiety disorders are undertreated pregnancy complications. This is partly due to low rates of engagement by women. study aimed identify barriers and facilitators women accessing perinatal mental health services in an outer metropolitan hospital Queensland, Australia.Data was collected from pregnant through a cross-sectional survey. Women rated the extent certain factors influenced their engagement. Respondents were separated into three groups: who not offered...
<h3>Importance</h3> There is evidence that sodium benzoate (BZ) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia. The clinical efficacy of BZ has been investigated in chronic schizophrenia; however, the this agent not studied individuals with early psychosis. <h3>Objective</h3> To examine use symptoms people <h3>Design, Setting, and Participants</h3> Using a placebo-controlled double-masked parallel-group design, randomized trial was conducted from August 2015 to July 2018....
Objective: The aim of the present paper is to report a case Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) occurring 2 days after olanzapine was added treatment regimen an elderly patient with Schizoaffective Disorder. had previous history NMS associated risperidone. Clinical picture: Two commencement olanzapine, presented in stuporous state dysarthria and increased muscle tone cogwheeling. His level consciousness fluctuated over following 24 h worsening rigidity, onset mild fever, tachycardia...
There is limited information about fathers' views, intentions and needs leading up to childbirth.This study explores the factors influencing intention attend birth, supports required childbirth.Cross-sectional survey of 203 prospective fathers attending antenatal appointments at an outer metropolitan public teaching hospital in Brisbane, Australia.A total 201/203 (99.0%) participants intended birth. The reported reasons included: responsibility (99.5%), protectiveness (99.0%), love for their...
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore attitudes and decision-making by pregnant women regarding antidepressant anxiolytic use during pregnancy. Method: An observational at an outer metropolitan hospital in Brisbane, Queensland. Pregnant presenting for their first antenatal clinic visit were invited complete a questionnaire. Participants asked about current or previous antidepressant/anxiolytic use, influences on drug the adequacy information received. Perceptions measured...
Abstract Background This study aims to explore the emotional and behavioural responses coping strategies of fathers or expectant who faced a significant traumatic event during partner's pregnancy, labour, postpartum period. Methods prospective qualitative 24 was conducted at public teaching hospital in Brisbane, Australia. ‘Traumatic pregnancy’ defined as pregnancy complicated by life-threatening severe risk mother fetus, termination intrauterine fetal death stillbirth. Semi-structured...
Recent Australian Government initiatives have emphasised problems with service provision to the ethnic mentally ill. This study aims address paucity of contemporary data describing disposition ill in hospital settings.Patterns admissions for psychiatric disorders all hospitals Perth, Western Australia, 3 years from 1990 1992, migrants and born were compared using Mental Health Information System.The overall rates European showed a 'normalisation' towards those Australian-born. There high...
This study aims to explore the prevalence of symptoms depression and traumatic stress in fathers setting poor fetal, neonatal, maternal outcomes.
Psychotic disorders affect up to 3% of the population and are often chronic disabling. Innovation in pharmacological treatment psychosis has remained stagnant recent decades. In order improve outcomes for those with psychotic disorders, we present a protocol trial common food preservative, sodium benzoate, as an adjunctive early psychosis. Persons experiencing (n = 160) will be recruited through hospitals community mental health services Queensland, Australia. Patients randomized receive...
Objective: To explore aspects of anorexia nervosa occurring in older populations, especially men, by reviewing the literature and presenting a case study an elderly man with unexplained vomiting weight loss. Method: The is reviewed illustrative loss described. Conclusions: Anorexia uncommon cause elderly, but may be under-recognized associated high level mortality.
Abstract Background Although associations between maternal exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and perinatal anxiety depression are established, there is a paucity of information about the ACEs trauma post-traumatic stress outcomes. For purposes this article, defined as very frightening or distressing event that may result in psychological harm. The must have been related conception, pregnancy, birth, up 12 months postpartum. Methods Women recruited at an antenatal appointment (...
Schizophrenia is a persistent psychotic disorder often accompanied by severe disability and premature mortality. New pharmacological treatments are urgently needed. Sodium benzoate, common food preservative holds potential to be an effective, accessible treatment for schizophrenia, though the optimal dosing mechanism of action compound requires further investigation.Individuals with treatment-refractory schizophrenia (n=52) will recruited. Patients randomised in 1:1:1:1 ratio receive one...
Objective: The aim of this paper is to provide an overview the delayed neurologic syndrome carbon monoxide poisoning and its clinical importance in psychiatric settings. Method: A brief review presented with a focus on case deliberate self- described. Results: As described, manifestations can resemble relapse illness. Conclusions: In cases it important consider as misdiagnosis could lead inappropriate treatment worsened outcome.
CADENCE-BZ is a multi-centre, parallel-group, double-blind randomized controlled trial designed to examine the clinical efficacy and safety of an accessible food preservative, sodium benzoate, as add-on treatment for patients with early psychosis. The original study protocol was published in 2017. Here, we describe updated along Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) prior completion. Two important changes were made protocol: (1) improvements our statistical analysis plan permitted reduction sample...
Bariatric surgical procedures are being commonly performed increasingly, and many candidates concomitantly taking psychotropic medication. This paper aims to elucidate issues when prescribing psychiatric medication in this setting of substantial anatomical physiological change.A hand search the literature assess current understanding effects various bariatric on bioavailability medication.Predominantly malabsorptive may reduce some but not all used medications. There is minimal information...