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View article: An assessment of the informativeness of clinical trials in digital mental health
An assessment of the informativeness of clinical trials in digital mental health Open
Clinical trials in digital mental health have grown rapidly, yet little research has examined their informativeness. This study assessed the proportions of recent trials that met indicators of informativeness and explored related factors. …
View article: Evaluation of a suicidality and self-harm training program for Australian school counsellors
Evaluation of a suicidality and self-harm training program for Australian school counsellors Open
The rate of suicidality and self-harm in adolescents has risen sharply over the last decade. Adolescents with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviours frequently present to school counsellors, yet many counsellors report feeling ill-e…
View article: Longitudinal Associations Between School-, Staff-, and Student-Level Factors with Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
Longitudinal Associations Between School-, Staff-, and Student-Level Factors with Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Open
School characteristics are associated with student mental health cross-sectionally, but little is known about effects of school factors over time. This study assessed whether school-level (regional, administrative, and student characterist…
View article: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adolescent Mental Health Symptoms: The Role of Peer Interactions
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adolescent Mental Health Symptoms: The Role of Peer Interactions Open
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with poor mental health. Evidence suggests that positive peer interactions may buffer these effects, while negative peer interactions may exacerbate this relationship. This longitudinal s…
View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an <scp>SMS</scp> ‐Based Brief Contact Intervention for People Bereaved by Suicide
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an <span>SMS</span> ‐Based Brief Contact Intervention for People Bereaved by Suicide Open
Introduction Brief contact interventions (BCI) refer to short messages delivered proactively to a specific target population. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of a mobile phone short‐message service (SMS) BCI for people …
View article: The effect of adverse childhood experiences on the development of self-harm and suicidality: a prospective cohort study
The effect of adverse childhood experiences on the development of self-harm and suicidality: a prospective cohort study Open
Interventions and policies that prevent the occurrence of ACEs need to be developed and/or upscaled, given the contribution of ACEs to self-harm and suicidality among young people. Interventions targeting young people who have been exposed…
View article: Multilevel risk and protective factors for self‐harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in adolescents
Multilevel risk and protective factors for self‐harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in adolescents Open
Background Better characterising risk and protective factors for suicidal distress and self‐harm in adolescents may facilitate better targeting of interventions that address underlying vulnerabilities. However, few previous longitudinal st…
View article: 621. MENTAL HEALTH AUSTRALIA GENERAL CLINICAL TRIAL NETWORK (MAGNET) – CONNECTING KNOWLEDGE FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES
621. MENTAL HEALTH AUSTRALIA GENERAL CLINICAL TRIAL NETWORK (MAGNET) – CONNECTING KNOWLEDGE FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES Open
Background Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network (MAGNET) is the first network in Australia dedicated to clinical trials in adult mental health, aiming to advance prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Funded thr…
View article: A randomised cross over trial examining the linguistic markers of depression and anxiety in symptomatic adults
A randomised cross over trial examining the linguistic markers of depression and anxiety in symptomatic adults Open
Linguistic features within individuals’ text data may indicate their mental health. This trial examined the linguistic markers of depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults. Using a randomised cross over trial design, 218 adults provided ei…
View article: Corrigendum: People who die by suicide without receiving mental health services: a systematic review
Corrigendum: People who die by suicide without receiving mental health services: a systematic review Open
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View article: Longitudinal causal dynamics between perceived burdensomeness and suicidal ideation: Population-based cohort study
Longitudinal causal dynamics between perceived burdensomeness and suicidal ideation: Population-based cohort study Open
Better understanding of the determinants of suicidal distress may be critical to improving clinical approaches to suicide prevention. According to the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide, perceived burdensomeness (PB) is one of t…
View article: Changes in Mental State for Help-Seekers of Lifeline Australia’s Online Chat Service: Lexical Analysis Approach
Changes in Mental State for Help-Seekers of Lifeline Australia’s Online Chat Service: Lexical Analysis Approach Open
Background Mental health challenges are escalating globally, with increasing numbers of individuals accessing crisis helplines through various modalities. Despite this growing demand, there is limited understanding of how crisis helplines …
View article: Measuring well-being: Creating a taxonomy and item bank for positive mental health
Measuring well-being: Creating a taxonomy and item bank for positive mental health Open
The science of well-being has advanced rapidly, yet the field remains fragmented by inconsistent terminology and overlapping constructs; a challenge known as the “jingle-jangle” problem. To address this, we developed and calibrated item ba…
View article: Tapping into truth: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis of psychomotor symptoms and typing behaviour in an adolescent observational cohort
Tapping into truth: an exploratory cross-sectional analysis of psychomotor symptoms and typing behaviour in an adolescent observational cohort Open
Typing behaviour derived from smartphone keystroke metadata is an emerging digital phenotype that may assist in diagnosing and monitoring depressive symptoms. While psychomotor agitation and slowing have been hypothesised as depressive sym…
View article: Self-recognition and formal help-seeking for mental health conditions: A cross-sectional study
Self-recognition and formal help-seeking for mental health conditions: A cross-sectional study Open
Targeted strategies to improve self-recognition, particularly among older adults, could enhance service utilisation and reduce the mental health treatment gap. Additionally, informal supports and community-based interventions have the pote…
View article: Psychological intervention in individuals with subthreshold depression: individual participant data meta-analysis of treatment effects and moderators
Psychological intervention in individuals with subthreshold depression: individual participant data meta-analysis of treatment effects and moderators Open
Background It remains unclear which individuals with subthreshold depression benefit most from psychological intervention, and what long-term effects this has on symptom deterioration, response and remission. Aims To synthesise psychologic…
View article: Cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations of screen time with adolescent depression and anxiety
Cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations of screen time with adolescent depression and anxiety Open
Objective The relationship between screen time and mental health in adolescents is debated in the scientific literature, with longitudinal studies lacking. This study examined the cross‐sectional and longitudinal associations between scree…
View article: The LifeTrack Project: Baseline cohort characteristics and psychosocial factors associated with duration of suicidal ideation and prior suicide attempt
The LifeTrack Project: Baseline cohort characteristics and psychosocial factors associated with duration of suicidal ideation and prior suicide attempt Open
Introduction: Between 5 and 20 % of adults with suicidal ideation make a suicide attempt, while many others remit. The LifeTrack Project is a three-year population-based cohort study that aims to identify factors associated with suicide at…
View article: The Web-Based Recognise and Respond Gatekeeper Training Program: Noninferiority Randomized Trial
The Web-Based Recognise and Respond Gatekeeper Training Program: Noninferiority Randomized Trial Open
Background Gatekeeper training teaches community members to identify individuals at risk of suicide and assist them with help-seeking. A new online program, Recognise and Respond (R&R), was developed to address the need for a program speci…
View article: Effect of the LifeSpan suicide prevention model on self-harm and suicide in four communities in New South Wales, Australia: a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial
Effect of the LifeSpan suicide prevention model on self-harm and suicide in four communities in New South Wales, Australia: a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial Open
Background There have been few rigorous evaluations of population, multi-strategy, suicide prevention programmes, despite increasing global recognition that such approaches are needed to reduce suicide. Objective To examine the effects of …
View article: While they wait: a cross-sectional survey on wait times for mental health treatment for anxiety and depression for adolescents in Australia
While they wait: a cross-sectional survey on wait times for mental health treatment for anxiety and depression for adolescents in Australia Open
Background Long wait times impede timely access to mental health treatment for anxiety and depression for adolescents. However, there is limited quantitative research on current wait times for the treatment of anxiety and depression for ad…
View article: Future Proofing Study: a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a universal school-based cognitive–behavioural programme for adolescent depression
Future Proofing Study: a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a universal school-based cognitive–behavioural programme for adolescent depression Open
Background Psychological prevention programmes delivered in schools may reduce symptoms of depression. However, high-quality, large-scale trials are lacking. Objective The aim was to examine whether a digital cognitive–behavioural programm…
View article: Future directions in depression prevention.
Future directions in depression prevention. Open
There are major challenges in conducting prevention research and demonstrating effects. New perspectives and collaborations are needed to overcome existing barriers. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
View article: Advancing the quality and safety of behavioural interventions in mental health research: A how-to guide from the MAGNET Clinical Trial Network
Advancing the quality and safety of behavioural interventions in mental health research: A how-to guide from the MAGNET Clinical Trial Network Open
This is the first in a series of Position Papers from the Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network (MAGNET) intended to promote the standard of mental health research in Australia. This paper focuses on improving the quality…
View article: Individual, social, and environmental predictors of insomnia symptom trajectories in a population cohort of Australian adolescents aged 13 to 17 years
Individual, social, and environmental predictors of insomnia symptom trajectories in a population cohort of Australian adolescents aged 13 to 17 years Open
Study Objectives The aim of this study was to identify heterogeneous insomnia symptom trajectories in a population cohort of adolescents during a developmentally sensitive window (ages 13–17), and to examine the influence of individual, so…
View article: The MobiliseMe study: A randomised controlled efficacy trial of a cognitive behavioural therapy smartphone application (ClearlyMe®) for reducing depressive symptoms in adolescents
The MobiliseMe study: A randomised controlled efficacy trial of a cognitive behavioural therapy smartphone application (ClearlyMe®) for reducing depressive symptoms in adolescents Open
Background The effectiveness of Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (dCBT) smartphone applications for reducing depressive symptoms in adolescents remain unclear. Methods An online three-arm, parallel-group randomised controlled trial ev…
View article: Investigating the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Distal Interventions for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Investigating the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Distal Interventions for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Postpartum anxiety and depression are common in new parents. While effective interventions exist, they are often delivered in person, which can be a barrier for some parents seeking help. One approach to overcoming these barrier…