A5053817272- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Family Support in Illness
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
Black Dog Institute
2020-2024
UNSW Sydney
2020-2024
Depression and suicidality are characterized by negative imagery as well impoverished positive imagery. Although some evidence exists supporting the link between enhanced mood, much work needs to be done. This study explored impact of an immersive virtual reality experience (Edge Present-EOTP) on individual's state well-being, future thinking. Using a 10-min mixed experience, 79 individuals landscapes within purposefully built, physical room. A pre post survey containing mental health...
Abstract Adolescence is associated with heightened vulnerability to symptoms of depression and anxiety. In-person computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective treatment options, yet uptake engagement remain low. Smartphone delivery CBT offers an alternative, highly accessible method delivering CBT. However, there no freely available smartphone application (app) specifically designed reduce anxiety in adolescents. The aim this study was design a new app (ClearlyMe) that...
Suicide is a global problem, ranking among the leading causes of death in many countries across world. Most people who die by suicide are “under radar”, having never seen mental health professional or been diagnosed with illness. This article describes protective factors for men experiencing suicidal thoughts, plans, and/or attempts radar”. Using in-depth qualitative interviews, we aimed to understand stakeholder perspectives on that influence men’s wellbeing. The pervasiveness relational...
Despite considerable investments in health research, there is a disconnect between what known to enhance healthcare and how delivered situ. Knowledge translation (KT) plays vital role addressing this disconnect. Some governments promote KT via initiatives that encourage collaboration researchers, clinicians, communities others; includes
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44, with fifty sixty per cent individuals who die by suicide ‘flying under radar’, dying in this way without receiving formal mental health care or treatment. This paper explores how people bereaved interpret and narrate lead-up to, act aftermath a male family member died suicide. We used qualitative semi-structured interviews explore narratives were articulated loved ones Analytic findings conceptualised through Bamberg’s four...
Suicide has a devasting and far-reaching effect on our communities. In developed countries, most people who die by suicide are male. Understanding men’s mental health what they experience in suicidal state is key to preventing future attempts. Our paper explores how group of 37 men Australia describe the leadup their suicidality. Underpinned interpretive phenomenological analysis, interview transcripts were examined for phrases that investigative team subjectively identified as profound....
This methodological article argues for the potential of positive organisational arts-based youth scholarship as a methodology to understand and promote experiences among young people. With reference COVID-19, exemplars sourced from social media platforms relevant organisations demonstrate remarkable creative brilliance During these difficult times, people used song, dance, storytelling, art express themselves, (re)connect with others, champion change, health wellbeing. demonstrates power how...