A5052616003- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Sleep and related disorders
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Color perception and design
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- Resilience and Mental Health
Swinburne University of Technology
2016-2025
Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy
2013
Australian Catholic University
2011
Introduction: Bipolar spectrum disorders (BSDs) encompass severe and chronic mood associated with social functioning difficulties. However, little work has examined more nuanced aspects of in BSDs. Methods: This investigation recruited 1,934 emerging adult college students to examine associations self-reported bipolar risk (including both BSD current mania depressive symptoms) peers network quantity quality, support, strain). Results: Self-reported was greater strain, but also (or size)...
Objectives Societal restrictions imposed to prevent transmission of COVID-19 may challenge circadian-driven lifestyle behaviours, particularly amongst those vulnerable mood disorders. The overarching aim the present study was investigate hypothesis that, in routine-disrupted environment COVID-19, a sample people living with disorders, greater social rhythm disruption would be associated more severe symptoms. Methods We conducted two-wave, multinational survey 997 participants [Formula: see...
Seasonal variation of manic and depressive symptoms is a controversial topic in bipolar disorder research. Several studies report seasonal patterns hospital admissions for depression mania that appear to follow pattern, whereas others fail such patterns. Differences research methodologies, data analysis strategies, temporal resolution may partly explain the findings between studies. The current study adds novel perspective literature by investigating specific meteorological factors as...
In this study, we sought to advance understanding of trait vulnerability bipolar disorder (BD) by testing whether instability the 24-hr activity rhythm was a biomarker trait. Locomotor measured over 7 days using actigraphy in participants allocated groups high ( n = 36) and low for BD. As predicted, high-vulnerability group recorded significantly lower amplitude than low-vulnerability group, indicating less stable pattern. Consistent with notion accumulating risk, results showed lowest...
Sleep quality, circadian phase, and mood are highly interdependent processes. Remarkably, there is currently no self-report questionnaire that measures all three of these clinically significant functions: The aim this project was to address deficit. In Study 1, 720 participants completed a set potential items generated from existing questionnaires in each the domains refined follow single presentation format. 2 used an independent sample (N = 498) interrogate latent structure. Exploratory...
The sleep, circadian rhythms, and mood (SCRAM) questionnaire (Byrne, Bullock et al., 2017) was designed to concurrently measure individual differences in three clinically important functions: diurnal preference, sleep quality, mood. 15-item consists of 5-item scales named Morningness, Good Sleep, Depressed Mood. overarching aim the current project investigate validity reliability questionnaire. Here, we report on associations investigated data sets. Study 1 (N = 70, 80% females) used examine...
Sleep problems are common in childhood and impact cognitive, psychological physical wellbeing. The current study investigated the association between sleep internalising externalising behaviour 114 school-aged children (5–12 years) from four primary schools Melbourne, Australia. Data were collected using Disorder Inventory for Students to measure Conners Behavior Rating Scale assess behaviour, both by parent report. Hierarchical regression analysis, controlling socioeconomic status age,...
Summary Studies show that morningness preference and subjective well‐being are positively related. However, little is known about potential factors may underpin this association. In the present study, we explored mediational role of general social support its facets (family, friends, significant other) in relationship between morningness–eveningness well‐being. The study was conducted with a sample 1,067 adults (51% women), mean ( SD , range) age 36.41 (9.95, 18–55) years. Our results...
Studies show that morningness is positively associated with subjective well-being. Our previous research investigated factors could underlie this relationship, finding the association between morningness-eveningness and well-being can be partially attributed to higher levels of perceived social support received by morning-oriented individuals. In present study, we examine longitudinal effects in mediating relationship results effect remains significant respect changes over a 6-month period....
The sleep-wake pattern of a young male with primary diagnosis bipolar disorder I was monitored using actigraphy. Manic onset occurred during monitoring. Review the actigraph record showed disrupted sleep in period immediately prior to hospitalisation.
Social distancing/lockdown policies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may alter social rhythms of people through imposition restrictions on normal daily activities. This in turn challenge circadian function, particularly with mood disorders. Although objective data describing relationship between disturbances and disorders exist, regarding subjective experience is sparse, its association symptoms unclear. The present qualitative study was one component a mixed-methods multi-national...
Background and ObjectivesThis study investigated psychological wellbeing sleep characteristics in Victorian racing industry workers, specifically focusing on trainers. There are few empirical studies of the horse industry, despite considerable employment numbers a potentially complex challenging work environment. Early morning starts, long working days could compound negative outcomes.MethodsA survey assessing habits was distributed to employees (N = 358).ResultsTrainers reported...
Individual differences in mood and energy may affect academic outcomes higher education. With little previous research investigating this relationship it is not known whether traits help or hinder performance. The current study addresses gap the literature by ups (high energy) downs (low a small sample of University students their first year psychology degree. results suggest that low be detrimental to High however, were associated with Implications findings, particular those regarding...