Article
Clinical Neurology
Stefan Siebert, Karolina Leopold, Johanna Baumgardt, Laura-Sophie Von Hardenberg, Eva Burkhardt, Andreas Bechdolf
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the development of clinical outcomes and feasibility of specialized inpatient treatment for young people with early psychosis. The results showed improvements in attitudes towards psychiatric medication, patient satisfaction, symptoms, and functioning among patients who received specialized inpatient treatment for up to 12 months.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Carmina G. Valle, Molly A. Diamond, Hillary M. Heiling, Allison M. Deal, Derek P. Hales, Brooke T. Nezami, Jessica Gokee LaRose, Christine M. Rini, Bernardine M. Pinto, Deborah F. Tate
Summary: This study examined the effects of a mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention on 280 young adult cancer survivors (YACS). The results showed that after 12 months, there were no differences in accelerometer-measured total physical activity time between the intervention and self-help groups, but the intervention group had a greater increase in self-reported total physical activity time. Both groups maintained their physical activity levels from 6 to 12 months, and at 12 months, more intervention participants met the national physical activity guidelines compared to the self-help participants.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gul Dikec, Ellie Brown, Daniel Bressington, Andrew Thompson, Richard Gray
Summary: The role of antipsychotic medication in supporting young people in their recovery from early psychosis is complex and controversial. There is a paucity of high-quality evidence on the safety and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to enhance medication adherence in young people with early psychosis.
Article
Psychiatry
Magenta Bender Simmons, Mary Brushe, Aurora Elmes, Andrea Polari, Barnaby Nelson, Alice Montague
Summary: This study aimed to support young people in making treatment decisions with their clinicians through a shared decision-making approach using an online decision aid. Results showed that collaboration and self-care were highlighted as important by young clients, emphasizing the need for empowerment and partnership in mental health care decisions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emilio Lopez-Navarro, Susana Al-Halabi
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of combining Cognitive Behavior Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) with Mindfulness (MBI) in improving coping with day-to-day life in psychosis. The results show that MBI promotes specific coping styles in people with psychosis that are not improved with CBTp alone. The MBI group improved acceptance of stress and reduced mental disengagement from the context.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ben J. Smith, Ruth Mackenzie-Stewart, Fiona J. Newton, Karine E. Manera, Tilahun N. Haregu, Adrian Bauman, Robert J. Donovan, Ajay Mahal, Michael T. Ewing, Joshua D. Newton
Summary: The study found that low-intensity promotional strategies can encourage occasional participation in recreational facility activities and increase willingness to use the facility, but this level of behavior change is unlikely to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. It is recommended to test more frequent customer relations contact and involvement of healthcare providers as strategies to encourage inactive adults to take up physical activity opportunities at recreational facilities.
Review
Nursing
Ting Ting Hui, Loretta Garvey, Michael Olasoji
Summary: People with mental illness have a shorter life expectancy, emphasizing the significance of early intervention and lifestyle interventions for improving physical health; the study suggests the need for co-designed lifestyle interventions focusing on promoting physical health literacy, social support, and autonomous motivation for health behavior change.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nestor Ventura-Abreu, Julian Garcia-Feijoo, Marta Pazos, Marc Biarnes, Laura Morales-Fernandez, Jose Maria Martinez-de-la-Casa
Summary: In patients with well-controlled, mild-to-moderate glaucoma, adding ab interno trabeculectomy with KDB to phacoemulsification might not be more effective than phacoemulsification alone to reach mid-teens IOP values. Both procedures showed similar safety profiles.
GRAEFES ARCHIVE FOR CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Ottilie Sedgwick, Amy Hardy, Katie Newbery, Matteo Cella
Summary: The review found that group therapy for individuals with psychosis is feasible and has a high level of adherence, with incentives and older age participants linked to improved adherence levels. Despite some studies being at risk of bias, the results support the use of group interventions in this population and call for more high-quality research on their efficacy.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joaquin Barrachina-Igual, Ana Pablos, Pilar Perez-Ros, Cristina Flor-Rufino, Francisco M. Martinez-Arnau
Summary: This study examined the impact of the PROMUFRA multicomponent frailty program on frail and pre-frail older adults living in the community. The findings showed that this training approach has the potential to improve physical frailty status, body composition, range of motion, and muscle function among this population, while also reducing pain.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bihui Zhang, Min Yang, Tao He, Xuan Li, Jianping Gu, Xiaoming Zhang, Xiangchen Dai, Xuedong Li, Xinwu Lu, Dehai Lang, Hongyao Hu, Xueming Chen, Baozhong Yang, Hongbin Gu, Xiwei Zhang, Yinghua Zou
Summary: The FREEWAY paclitaxel-coated balloon showed a decreased CD-TLR rate and similar safety outcomes compared to uncoated balloons in Chinese patients with femoropopliteal artery lesions at the 12-month follow-up appointment.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Doron Amsalem, Linda Valeri, Samantha E. Jankowski, Lawrence H. Yang, Iruma Bello, Ilana Nossel, Igor Malinovsky, Stephen Smith, Hong Ngo, Sarah A. Lieff, Shannon Pagdon, Amanda Lipp, John C. Markowitz, Yuval Neria, Lisa B. Dixon
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of video interventions in reducing stigma towards psychosis, showing that presenter's gender and race do not further reduce stigma. The videos describe the experience of psychosis and may increase the likelihood of seeking services.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Melissa A. Napolitano, Jessica A. Whiteley, Meghan Mavredes, Ashley Hogan Tjaden, Samuel Simmens, Laura L. Hayman, Jamie Faro, Ginger Winston, Steven Malin, Loretta DiPietro
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of digital weight loss treatments on young adults over 6, 12, and 18 months, finding that personalized interventions showed greater weight loss at 6 months. However, there was no significant difference in weight loss outcomes between the treatment groups at 18 months. Initial body weight plays a crucial role in recommending weight loss treatments for young adults.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sophia Monica Humphries, John Wallert, Fredrika Norlund, Emma Wallin, Gunilla Burell, Louise von Essen, Claes Held, Erik Martin Gustaf Olsson
Summary: The U-CARE Heart trial evaluated the long-term effects of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients after a myocardial infarction. While there was an improvement in cardiac-related anxiety with this therapy, the overall reduction in symptoms of depression or anxiety was not significantly different from the treatment as usual group at the 1-year follow-up. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the risk of cardiovascular events between the two treatment groups.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Danielle van Duin, Lars de Winter, Hans Kroon, Wim Veling, Jaap van Weeghel
Summary: The study involving 73 patients with early psychosis over an 18-month period found that combining IPS with CR significantly improved competitive employment outcomes, especially in the long term. The IPS + CR group showed better employment rates and hours worked compared to the IPS + control group, with fewer hours spent in regular education.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Alicia Jean King, Magenta Bender Simmons
Summary: This qualitative study explored young people's experiences of participating in groups co-facilitated by youth peer workers and clinicians. The findings highlighted the unique contributions of youth peer workers in facilitating engagement and hope for the future, and the role of clinicians in providing a sense of safety, structure, and purpose.
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Claire Hayes, Magenta Simmons, Victoria Palmer, Bridget Hamilton, Christine Simons, Malcolm Hopwood
Summary: Despite limited research on adolescent inpatient units, a proposed preliminary checklist can improve reporting consistency and guide the design of current inpatient and other mental health service models in Australia.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Katie Truss, Jocelyn Liao Siling, Lisa Phillips, Oliver Eastwood, Sarah Bendall
Summary: Young people affected by trauma face internal barriers when seeking help, such as avoidance of trauma memories and lack of trust in others. Service providers can reduce these barriers by providing information about confidentiality processes and psycho-education about the impact of trauma.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Magenta B. Simmons, Gina Chinnery, Sarah Whitson, Sarah Bostock, Joshua Braybrook, Matthew Hamilton, Eoin Killackey, Mary Brushe
Summary: This study describes the implementation and outcomes of a combined individual placement and support (IPS) and vocational peer work program for young people with mental ill-health. The program achieved positive vocational outcomes, with approximately half of the participants obtaining competitive employment placements, and a relatively high proportion maintaining those placements over time. The inclusion of vocational peer work did not appear to affect employment opportunities.
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Stefania Tognin, Ana Catalan, Matthew J. Kempton, Barnaby Nelson, Patrick McGorry, Anita Riecher-Rossler, Rodrigo Bressan, Neus Barrantes-Vidal, Marie-Odile Krebs, Merete Nordentoft, Stephan Ruhrmann, Gabriele Sachs, Bart P. F. Rutten, Jim van Os, Lieuwe de Haan, Mark van der Gaag, Philip R. McGuire, Lucia Valmaggia
Summary: Research shows that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) can impact educational achievements in individuals at clinical high risk of psychosis (CHR). Specifically, CHR individuals with ACE had lower education levels, employment rates, and estimated IQ compared to healthy controls. Early intervention programs for psychosis should integrate interventions to support the educational and vocational recovery of young CHR individuals, and public health and social interventions to prevent or reduce the impact of ACE are recommended.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Letter
Psychiatry
Ellie Brown, Eoin Killackey, Matthew Hamilton, Andrew Thompson, Pat McGorry
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Andrew Thompson, Joanna Fitzsimons, Eoin Killackey, Susannah Ahern, Paul Amminger, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, Michael Berk, Sue Cotton, John McNeil, Patrick McGorry, Barnaby Nelson, Brian O'Donoghue, Aswin Ratheesh, Debra Rickwood, Alison Yung, Stephen Wood
Summary: The field of early psychosis has expanded rapidly over the past few decades with a strong evidence base. However, there is a need for early psychosis services to consistently provide higher quality care. The establishment of the Australian Early Psychosis Collaborative Consortium (AEPCC) aims to address this through the implementation of a clinical research infrastructure.
AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
G. Paul Amminger, Rebekah Street, Christopher G. Davey, Ashleigh Lin
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Alison R. Yung, Marko Milicevic, Michael Berk
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Shaunagh O'Sullivan, Niels van Berkel, Vassilis Kostakos, Lianne Schmaal, Simon D'Alfonso, Lee Valentine, Sarah Bendall, Barnaby Nelson, John F. Gleeson, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez
Summary: This study aimed to determine the causal relationship between the social networking and therapeutic components of the Horyzons intervention. The results showed that the social network component of Horyzons was the most engaging, driving engagement with the therapeutic components. Therefore, online social networks can be further leveraged to maintain treatment effects and create virtuous cycles between intervention components to sustain user engagement.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Communication
Elise R. Carrotte, Michelle Blanchard, Christopher Groot, Fincina Hopgood, Lisa Phillips
Summary: A survey found that approximately one third of adult Australians had listened to a mental health-themed podcast in the last 12 months. Listeners of these podcasts held fewer stigmatizing attitudes towards mental health issues and had higher levels of mental health knowledge. However, there was no significant relationship between listeners' internalized stigma and mental health-themed podcasts. Further research is needed to determine the impact of these podcasts on attitudes and behaviors, as well as how they can effectively communicate mental health content.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elise Carrotte, Fincina Hopgood, Michelle Blanchard, Christopher Groot, Lisa Phillips
Summary: This study aimed to collaborate with target audience members to develop a new podcast that reduces stigma towards people with complex mental health issues. The study involved information gathering and co-design processes, resulting in a podcast design that features lived experience narratives and a focus on stigma and discrimination.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marlee Bower, Amarina Donohoe-Bales, Andre Quan Ho Nguyen, Scarlett Smout, Julia Boyle, Emma Barrett, Stephanie R. Partridge, Mariam Mandoh, Magenta Simmons, Radhika Valanju, Fulin Yan, Cheryl Ou, Danica Meas, Kailin Guo, Dominik Mautner, Imeelya Al Hadaya, Dominique Rose, Maree Teesson
Summary: There is increasing recognition that young people should have opportunities to participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives. However, there is limited empirical research on how youth participation can impact mental health and wellbeing outcomes. This scoping review aims to investigate the evidence on how participation initiatives can influence the mental health and wellbeing of young participants.
Article
Psychiatry
Eliza Fordham, Caroline X. Gao, Kate Filia, Brian O'Donoghue, Catherine Smith, Shona Francey, Debra Rickwood, Nic Telford, Andrew Thompson, Ellie Brown
Summary: The incidence of psychosis is influenced by geographical factors such as social disadvantage. This study analyzed data from young people accessing early psychosis services in Australia and found that social disadvantage was associated with variations in clinical presentation and engagement.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Michael Berk, Ole Kohler-Forsberg, Megan Turner, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Anna Wrobel, Joseph Firth, Amy Loughman, Nicola J. Reavley, John J. Mcgrath, Natalie C. Momen, Oleguer Plana-Ripoll, Adrienne O'Neil, Dan Siskind, Lana J. Williams, Andre F. Carvalho, Lianne Schmaal, Adam J. Walker, Olivia Dean, Ken Walder, Lesley Berk, Seetal Dodd, Alison R. Yung, Wolfgang Marx
Summary: Populations with common physical diseases are more likely to have major depressive disorder (MDD), and people with MDD are at a greater risk for physical diseases. This comorbidity is associated with worse outcomes, reduced treatment adherence, increased mortality, and higher healthcare utilization and costs. Shared genetic and biological pathways, as well as social and lifestyle factors, contribute to the high prevalence of comorbidity. Pharmacotherapies and psychotherapies are effective treatments, and lifestyle interventions and collaborative care models show promise for improving management.