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View article: Exploring the Links: Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in Public Mental Health Services
Exploring the Links: Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in Public Mental Health Services Open
Within Australia, demand for mental health treatment is increasing, yet access to these services remains an ongoing challenge due to staff shortages within the mental health workforce. The current study aimed to establish the key factors a…
View article: Understanding risk and protective factors for suicidal behaviour in a military context: A concept mapping approach
Understanding risk and protective factors for suicidal behaviour in a military context: A concept mapping approach Open
View article: Reproductive and Female Health in the Australian Defence Force 2002-2023: A Systematic Review and Synthesis
Reproductive and Female Health in the Australian Defence Force 2002-2023: A Systematic Review and Synthesis Open
Introduction Military service involves potential exposure to a range of physical, chemical, and biological hazards that could impact reproductive health. Females represent 20% of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and, like many milita…
View article: A commentary on Bonanno and Westphal's (2024) three axioms of resilience: Application to military contexts
A commentary on Bonanno and Westphal's (2024) three axioms of resilience: Application to military contexts Open
This commentary examines the application of Bonanno and Westphal's (2024) three axioms of resilience to military contexts. Drawing on international research, we evaluate evidence supporting the three propositions: resilience is the predomi…
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Moral Injury Outcome Measures
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Moral Injury Outcome Measures Open
Purpose of Review As evidence accumulates for the pernicious effects of exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) on mental health, the need for improved measurement of moral injury has grown. This article summarizes the psy…
View article: Recruiting Young People for Digital Mental Health Research: Lessons From an AI-Driven Adaptive Trial
Recruiting Young People for Digital Mental Health Research: Lessons From an AI-Driven Adaptive Trial Open
Background With increasing adoption of remote clinical trials in digital mental health, identifying cost-effective and time-efficient recruitment methodologies is crucial for the success of such trials. Evidence on whether web-based recrui…
View article: A peer mentoring program for eating disorders: improved symptomatology and reduced hospital admissions, three years and a pandemic on
A peer mentoring program for eating disorders: improved symptomatology and reduced hospital admissions, three years and a pandemic on Open
View article: Recruiting Young People for Digital Mental Health Research: Lessons From an AI-Driven Adaptive Trial (Preprint)
Recruiting Young People for Digital Mental Health Research: Lessons From an AI-Driven Adaptive Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND With increasing adoption of remote clinical trials in digital mental health, identifying cost-effective and time-efficient recruitment methodologies is crucial for the success of such trials. Evidence on whether web-based recru…
View article: Psychiatric comorbidity and severity in anorexia nervosa: a comparative study of the DSM-5, the ICD-11, and overvaluation of Weight/Shape severity ratings
Psychiatric comorbidity and severity in anorexia nervosa: a comparative study of the DSM-5, the ICD-11, and overvaluation of Weight/Shape severity ratings Open
This study assessed the rate of a.) the total and b.) specific psychiatric comorbidities among the three severity ratings for Anorexia Nervosa (AN): DSM-5, ICD-11 and overvaluation of weight and shape (OWS). The sample comprised 312 treatm…
View article: A new network analysis model in anorexia nervosa patients based on self‐reported eating disorder symptoms, psychological distress, and cognitive flexibility
A new network analysis model in anorexia nervosa patients based on self‐reported eating disorder symptoms, psychological distress, and cognitive flexibility Open
Objectives Cognitive flexibility and psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, have been implicated in the aetiology of Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Despite the known associations between eating disorder (ED) symptoms, depression, …
View article: What accounts for turnover intention in the Australian public mental health workforce?
What accounts for turnover intention in the Australian public mental health workforce? Open
High staff turnover is common within the Australian public mental health workforce, contributing to workforce shortages and ultimately impacting the ability to provide stable efficient, effective, and ongoing optimal care to the community.…
View article: Investigating Attraction and Retention of Staff Within Public Mental Health Services in Victoria, Australia: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
Investigating Attraction and Retention of Staff Within Public Mental Health Services in Victoria, Australia: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study Open
Background A large proportion of Australians are affected by mental illness each year, and treatment gaps are well known. To meet current and future demands and enable access to treatment that is safe, effective, and acceptable, a robust a…
View article: Investigating Attraction and Retention of Staff Within Public Mental Health Services in Victoria, Australia: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Investigating Attraction and Retention of Staff Within Public Mental Health Services in Victoria, Australia: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND A large proportion of Australians are affected by mental illness each year, and treatment gaps are well known. To meet current and future demands and enable access to treatment that is safe, effective, and acceptable, a robust …
View article: PARP1 Regulates Circular RNA Biogenesis though Control of Transcriptional Dynamics
PARP1 Regulates Circular RNA Biogenesis though Control of Transcriptional Dynamics Open
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a recently discovered class of RNAs derived from protein-coding genes that have important biological and pathological roles. They are formed through backsplicing during co-transcriptional alternative splicing; …
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to healthcare, physical and mental health among patients with chronic kidney disease in Victoria, Australia
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to healthcare, physical and mental health among patients with chronic kidney disease in Victoria, Australia Open
View article: Changes to coping and its relationship to improved wellbeing in the optimal health program for chronic disease
Changes to coping and its relationship to improved wellbeing in the optimal health program for chronic disease Open
Background: Adaptive-style coping strategies are associated with favourable mental health and quality of life outcomes among individuals with chronic disease. The Optimal Health Program (OHP) is a psychosocial self-efficacy program that em…
View article: The impact of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 on the mental health workforce: A rapid review
The impact of <span>COVID</span>‐19 on the mental health workforce: A rapid review Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic led to significant adaptations to healthcare. Provision of mental healthcare in a changing environment presented healthcare workers with unique challenges and demands, including changes in workload and expectations. T…
View article: Initial evaluation of the Optimal Health Program for people with diabetes: 12-month outcomes of a randomised controlled trial
Initial evaluation of the Optimal Health Program for people with diabetes: 12-month outcomes of a randomised controlled trial Open
Initial evaluation found MINDS OHP was associated with improved diabetes self-efficacy for adults with diabetes, for people with mild to severe levels of distress, with small effect. Further research is required to explore whether this dis…
View article: Long COVID Optimal Health Program (LC-OHP) to Enhance Psychological and Physical Health: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Long COVID Optimal Health Program (LC-OHP) to Enhance Psychological and Physical Health: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Long COVID is a collection of symptoms that develop during or following a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, which continue for more than 12 weeks. Despite the negative impact of long COVID on people’s lives and functionin…
View article: Long COVID Optimal Health Program (LC-OHP) to Enhance Psychological and Physical Health: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Long COVID Optimal Health Program (LC-OHP) to Enhance Psychological and Physical Health: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Long COVID is a collection of symptoms that develop during or following a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, which continue for more than 12 weeks. Despite the negative impact of long COVID on people’s lives and functioni…
View article: Therapeutic use of melatonin in schizophrenia: A systematic review
Therapeutic use of melatonin in schizophrenia: A systematic review Open
Adjunctive melatonin therapy has some positive outcomes for sleep, metabolic profile and tardive dyskinesia in patients with schizophrenia. No beneficial effect of melatonin was observed on outcomes of cognition or benzodiazepine discontin…
View article: What is OSFED? The predicament of classifying ‘other’ eating disorders
What is OSFED? The predicament of classifying ‘other’ eating disorders Open
The transition from DSM-IV to DSM-5 relaxed diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and recognised a third eating disorder, binge eating disorder. However, a large proportion of cases remain in the ill-defined categor…
View article: Improving Cognitive Skills for People with Mental Illness to Increase Vocational and Psychosocial Outcomes: The Employ Your Mind Program
Improving Cognitive Skills for People with Mental Illness to Increase Vocational and Psychosocial Outcomes: The Employ Your Mind Program Open
View article: Autonomic Nervous System Function in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review
Autonomic Nervous System Function in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction has been suggested to contribute to the high prevalence of cardiovascular complications in individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN), yet has not been thoroughly investigated. The current…
View article: Bridging the gap between diabetes care and mental health: perspectives of the Mental health IN DiabeteS Optimal Health Program (MINDS OHP)
Bridging the gap between diabetes care and mental health: perspectives of the Mental health IN DiabeteS Optimal Health Program (MINDS OHP) Open
Background Mental health problems are highly prevalent in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which adversely impact physical health and quality of life. This study aimed to explore the experiences of people with T1DM who had comp…
View article: Bridging the Gap Between Diabetes Care and Mental Health: Perspectives of the Mental health IN DiabeteS Optimal Health Program (MINDS OHP)
Bridging the Gap Between Diabetes Care and Mental Health: Perspectives of the Mental health IN DiabeteS Optimal Health Program (MINDS OHP) Open
Background and Objective Mental health problems are highly prevalent in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which adversely impacts physical health and quality of life. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the exp…
View article: A psychosocial intervention for individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A feasibility randomized controlled trial
A psychosocial intervention for individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease: A feasibility randomized controlled trial Open
Aim The current study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a psychosocial intervention, the Kidney Optimal Health Program, in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease.…
View article: A comparison of eating disorder symptomatology, psychological distress and psychosocial function between early, typical and later onset anorexia nervosa
A comparison of eating disorder symptomatology, psychological distress and psychosocial function between early, typical and later onset anorexia nervosa Open
View article: A comparison of eating disorder symptomatology, psychological distress and psychosocial function between early, typical and later onset anorexia nervosa
A comparison of eating disorder symptomatology, psychological distress and psychosocial function between early, typical and later onset anorexia nervosa Open
Objective: Epidemiological studies suggest that the incidence of anorexia nervosa (AN) is increasing in younger populations, with some evidence that clinical differences occur according to age of onset (AOO), which may impact prognostic ou…
View article: Peer mentoring for individuals with an eating disorder: a qualitative evaluation of a pilot program
Peer mentoring for individuals with an eating disorder: a qualitative evaluation of a pilot program Open
Background After receiving intensive medical treatment; individuals with eating disorders often require ongoing care to maintain their recovery, build social networks, and reduce risk of relapse. Methods To address this important transitio…