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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Osvaldo P. Almeida, Graeme J. Hankey, Andrew Ford, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Leon Flicker, Maree Hackett
Summary: This study investigated the cumulative prevalence of self-harm ideation among stroke survivors. PHQ-9 and modified Rankin Scale were used to assess these thoughts and functional impairment. The results showed that treatment with fluoxetine for 26 weeks did not change the prevalence of these thoughts.
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Psychiatry
Katrina Witt, Trine Madsen, Michael Berk, Olivia Dean, Andrew Chanen, Patrick D. McGorry, Sue Cotton, Christopher G. Davey, Sarah Hetrick
Summary: This study analyzed data from a multicenter trial on youth depression alleviation, identifying two distinct depression trajectories and four distinct suicidal ideation trajectories. Treatment allocation did not show significant associations with trajectory membership for depression or suicidal ideation. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the course of depression and suicidal ideation during treatment for managing suicide risk effectively.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Mandy W. M. Gijzen, Sanne P. A. Rasing, Daan H. M. Creemers, Filip Smit, Rutger C. M. E. Engels, Derek De Beurs
Summary: This study used network analysis to identify the central symptoms of adolescent depression and found that loneliness was a key factor contributing to suicide ideation. Adolescents with suicide ideation scored higher on depression symptoms but had similar network structures to those without suicide ideation. The study suggests that loneliness should be considered in preventative efforts for adolescent depression and suicide ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Alejandro Porras-Segovia, Benedicte Nobile, Emilie Olie, Elia Gourguechon-Buot, Enrique Baca Garcia, Philip Gorwood, Sofia Abascal-Peiro, Philippe Courtet
Summary: This study investigates the factors associated with transitioning from recent suicidal ideation to suicide attempts in depressed outpatients. The study followed up on depressed adult outpatients in France for six weeks. Logistic regressions were used to explore the differences between patients with suicidal ideation who attempted suicide and those who did not.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Isabella Berardelli, Salvatore Sarubbi, Elena Rogante, Mariarosaria Cifrodelli, Denise Erbuto, Marco Innamorati, David Lester, Maurizio Pompili
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of suicide ideation and attempts among psychiatric patients admitted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. Results showed an increase in suicide attempts but not ideation during the pandemic. Mood disorder diagnoses were more common during the pandemic, while types of admission and length of hospitalization did not differ significantly.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hong Cai, Zong-Lei Li, Fan He, Shu-Ying Li, Yan-Jie Zhao, Wu-Yang Zhang, Yao Zhang, Zhaohui Su, Todd Jackson, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: This study found close associations between anhedonia and suicidal ideation (SI) among adolescent patients with recurrent depressive disorder (depression). Network analysis revealed that anhedonia was directly related to SI, as well as guilt, sad mood, and motor disturbances. Sad mood and fatigue were the main bridge nodes linking anhedonia and SI. This study is important for guiding interventions to reduce the risk of SI among clinically stable adolescents with depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Janie Busby Grant, Philip J. Batterham, Sonia M. McCallum, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Alison L. Calear
Summary: Research highlights the importance of considering anxiety symptoms in predicting suicidal ideation and attempts among youth. Incorporating anxiety, worry, and sleep disturbances as risk factors is crucial for public health and clinical settings.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Shaolin Zhong, Daomeng Cheng, Jinghu Su, Jiahua Xu, Jiawen Zhang, Ruoyan Huang, Meng Sun, Jiali Wang, Yi Gong, Liang Zhou
Summary: Suicide has become a global concern. This study utilized network analysis to explore the complex interactions between suicidal ideation and other factors among adolescents, identifying central symptoms and bridge symptoms. The findings offer insight into school-based suicide risk assessment and prevention for adolescents.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sona Dimidjian, Julia Kaufman, Natalie Coleman, Joseph Levy, Arne Beck, Robert Gallop, Zindel Segal
Summary: This study found that combining Mindful Mood Balance (MMB) with usual depression care (UDC) can effectively reduce suicidal ideation and severity in patients with residual depression. Additionally, MMB also has a positive impact on reducing depression symptoms in this at-risk group.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sunil Bhar, Tanya E. Davison, Penelope Schofield, Stephen Quinn, Julie Ratcliffe, Joanna M. Waloszek, Sofie Dunkerley, Mark Silver, Jennifer Linossier, Deborah Koder, Rebecca Collins, Rachel Milte
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for reducing depressive symptoms in older adults living in residential aged care facilities in Australia. A cluster randomised trial will be conducted to compare outcomes for residents who participate in the CBT intervention with those receiving usual care. The intervention, called Elders at Ease (ELATE), includes cognitive, behavioural and reminiscence strategies and is delivered by mental health trainees in collaboration with facility staff and residents' families.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Azam Naghavi, Mohammad Sajjad Afsharzada, Julia Brailovskaia, Tobias Teismann
Summary: This study examined the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, depression, suicide risk, and positive mental health among Afghan university students following the Taliban takeover in Kabul. The results showed a high prevalence of severe PTSD symptoms, clinically relevant depression symptoms, and significant suicide ideation/behavior in this specific sample. Posttraumatic growth moderated the impact of depression on suicide risk, while positive mental health and social support did not show any interaction effects. The study's limitations include the focus on a specific group of highly educated and predominantly female Afghan students, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
E. Ross, S. Murphy, D. O'Hagan, A. Maguire, D. O'Reilly
Summary: Suicidal ideation is a central element in theories of suicide and distinguishes suicide from other causes of death. However, most research has focused on completed suicide and suicide attempts, while less attention has been given to those who experience ideation. This study aims to examine the characteristics of individuals presenting to emergency departments (EDs) with suicidal ideation and quantify the associated risk of suicide and other causes of death.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Benedicte Nobile, Emilie Olie, Jonathan Dubois, Myriam Benramdane, Sebastien Guillaume, Philippe Courtet
Summary: The study found that patients with suicidal depression had a 2-fold higher risk of actual suicide attempts and a 1.8-fold higher risk of suicide events during a 1-year follow-up, independently of potential confounders.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dawn F. Ionescu, Dong-Jing Fu, Xin Qiu, Rosanne Lane, Pilar Lim, Siegfried Kasper, David Hough, Wayne C. Drevets, Husseini Manji, Carla M. Canuso
Summary: This study confirmed rapid and robust reduction of depressive symptoms with esketamine nasal spray in severely ill patients with MDD who have active suicidal ideation with intent, showing significant improvements at 24 hours and earlier time points. Patients in both treatment groups experienced rapid reduction in suicidality scores, with no statistically significant difference between the groups. Common adverse events included dizziness, dissociation, nausea, dysgeusia, somnolence, headache, and paresthesia among esketamine-treated patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Melanie Arenson, Edward Bernat, Andres De Los Reyes, Thomas C. Neylan, Beth E. Cohen
Summary: The study found that both larger social network size and greater perceived social support are associated with lower suicidal ideation, but when modeled together, social network size has a stronger predictive power for the chronicity and severity of suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Matthew Sunderland, Philip J. Batterham, Alison L. Calear, Cath Chapman, Tim Slade
Summary: Suicide plans and attempts rarely occur without prior suicidal ideation but are hard to predict. This study found that the majority of individuals who transitioned from suicidal ideation to suicide plans or attempts did so within 2 years. Several factors, including mental or substance use disorders, sexual minority status, age, gender, and family support, were independently associated with the speed of transition.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tegan Cruwys, Baptiste Brossard, Haochen Zhou, Gabriel Helleren-Simpson, Kathleen A. Klik, Dirk Van Rooy, Philip J. Batterham, Alison L. Calear
Summary: There is ongoing interest in exploring the relationship between social constructs and mental health from different disciplines. This study aims to understand the different interpretations of 'social' by researchers and how these variables are linked to mental health, as well as the differences between academic disciplines. The results show that while approaches vary, there is significant overlap between disciplines. Psychology and psychiatry focus on social skills and emotions, while public health and social sciences focus on social relationships, status, and context as determinants of mental health. Medicine tends to focus on the social outcomes of mental health. The findings suggest potential areas for growth, particularly in intervention research that utilizes social approaches.
Article
Psychiatry
Louise M. Farrer, Bonnie Clough, Marthinus J. Bekker, Alison L. Calear, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Jill M. Newby, Vikki Knott, Piers Gooding, Julia Reynolds, Leah Brennan, Philip J. Batterham
Summary: This study examined the use and attitudes towards telehealth among mental health professionals in Australia and New Zealand during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the majority of professionals have used telehealth and plan to continue using it, but they are less likely to use it for clients with complex issues. Participants had mixed views on the effectiveness and impact of telehealth on the therapeutic process. This highlights the need for guidance to ensure that telehealth remains a viable and effective healthcare medium in the future.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Adrian Campos, Luis M. Garcia-Marin, Helen Christensen, Philip J. Batterham, Laura S. van Velzen, Lianne Schmaal, Jill A. Rabinowitz, Neda Jahanshad, Nicholas G. Martin, Gabriel Cuellar-Partida, Douglas Ruderfer, Niamh Mullins, Miguel E. Renteria
Summary: The risk of suicide attempts may be explained by a combination of behavioral phenotypes and the risk of both physical and psychiatric disorders. Substance use behaviors and pain-related conditions are associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Madeline Romaniuk, Chloe Kidd, Michelle Banfield, Philip J. Batterham
Summary: This study investigates the challenges faced by Australian military veterans in civilian employment by conducting one-on-one interviews with 35 veterans using a phenomenology approach. Thematic analysis reveals four major themes, including starting over, mental health, interpersonal cultural difficulties, and organizational differences. Initiatives aimed at addressing unemployment and underemployment for veterans should focus on preparedness, education, and expectation management for both veterans and civilian employers/colleagues, as well as emphasize interpersonal and organizational cultural differences, such as structure, teamwork, role clarity and feedback, understanding military skills, and reducing mental health stigma and discriminatory practices.
JOURNAL OF EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Darren Hedley, Philip J. Batterham, Simon M. Bury, Angela Clapperton, Kathleen Denney, Cheryl Dissanayake, Phoenix Fox, Thomas W. Frazier, Emma Gallagher, Susan M. Hayward, Jo Robinson, Ensu Sahin, Julian Trollor, Mirko Uljarevic, Mark A. Stokes
Summary: The study developed and validated the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale-Modified (SIDAS-M), a five-item assessment for measuring suicidal ideation in autistic adults. The results showed that the SIDAS-M had good psychometric properties and demonstrated good convergent and divergent validity. The scores on the SIDAS-M were found to significantly predict suicidal behavior in follow-up interviews. Overall, the SIDAS-M showed potential as a useful tool for identifying increased suicidal risk in autistic adults without intellectual disability.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katie McGill, Navjot Bhullar, Philip J. Batterham, Alayna Carrandi, Sarah Wayland, Myfanwy Maple
Summary: Suicide bereavement poses challenges for many individuals, yet there is a lack of postvention responses and evidence to guide them. A survey of 18 postvention experts revealed that navigating grief, managing relationships, and dealing with practical challenges were the most important issues for people bereaved by suicide. Access to information, practical assistance, and non-judgmental support were deemed crucial early on in the bereavement period.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Christiaan Vis, Josien Schuurmans, Bruno Aouizerate, Mette Atipei Craggs, Philip Batterham, Leah Buhrmann, Alison Calear, Arlinda Cerga Pashoja, Helen Christensen, Els Dozeman, Claus Duedal Pedersen, David Daniel Ebert, Anne Etzelmueller, Naim Fanaj, Tracy L. Finch, Denise Hanssen, Ulrich Hegerl, Adriaan Hoogendoorn, Kim Mathiasen, Carl May, Andia Meksi, Sevim Mustafa, Bridianne O'Dea, Caroline Oehler, Jordi Piera-Jimenez, Sebastian Potthoff, Gentiana Qirjako, Tim Rapley, Judith Rosmalen, Ylenia Sacco, Ludovic Samalin, Mette Maria Skjoth, Kristine Tarp, Ingrid Titzler, Erik Van der Eycken, Claire Rosalie van Genugten, Alexis Whitton, Enrico Zanalda, Jan H. Smit, Heleen Riper
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of the ItFits-toolkit with implementation-as-usual in implementing iCBT services in routine mental health care organizations. The ItFits-toolkit performed better in supporting implementers in developing and applying effective tailored implementation strategies, but had a small effect on normalization levels among service providers.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
T. Donker, J. R. Fehribach, C. van Klaveren, I. Cornelisz, M. B. J. Toffolo, A. van Straten, J. -l. van Gelder
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time that fully automated mobile VR-CBT therapy delivered in a natural setting can effectively reduce aviophobia symptoms in the long term. It provides a reliable and scalable treatment solution at a fraction of the cost of current treatment alternatives.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sophie H. Li, Brittany Corkish, Cele Richardson, Helen Christensen, Aliza Werner-Seidler
Summary: There is a strong relationship between symptoms of insomnia and depression, but little is known about the factors that mediate this relationship. This study examined rumination and unhelpful beliefs about sleep as potential mediators between insomnia and depression symptoms. It also evaluated the effect of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) on these mediators and the overall effect on depressive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Taylor A. Braund, Bridianne O'Dea, Debopriyo Bal, Kate Maston, Mark Larsen, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Gabriel Tillman, Helen Christensen
Summary: In a cross-sectional analysis of a large cohort, researchers tested the associations between various features of typing behavior and mental health symptoms, and examined whether these relationships differed between genders. The results showed a weak negative association between keystroke timing features and mental health symptoms, with gender differences in the relationships between keystroke frequency features and mental health symptoms. It is suggested that keystroke metadata should be collected longitudinally and combined with other digital phenotypes to enhance their clinical relevance.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mark Deady, Daniel A. J. Collins, Isobel Lavender, Andrew Mackinnon, Nicholas Glozier, Richard Bryant, Helen Christensen, Samuel B. Harvey
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone-based intervention in preventing depression in workers with moderate stress levels. The results showed that the intervention group had significant reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as improved work performance. However, the intervention did not show effectiveness in preventing clinically diagnosed depression in the intention-to-treat analysis.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lasse B. Sander, Marie Beisemann, Philipp Doebler, Hannah Moon Micklitz, Ad Kerkhof, Pim Cuijpers, Philip Batterham, Alison Calear, Helen Christensen, Eva De Jaegere, Matthias Domhardt, Annette Erlangsen, Ozlem Eylem-van Bergeijk, Ryan Hill, Charlotte Muhlmann, Marie Oesterle, Jeremy Pettit, Gwendolyn Portzky, Lena Steubl, Bregje van Spijker, Joseph Tighe, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Rebekka Buescher
Summary: Suicide is a global public health problem, and digital interventions are considered a low-threshold treatment option for individuals with suicidal ideation or behaviors. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has shown effectiveness in reducing suicidal ideation, but its effects on related symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and hopelessness are unclear.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Philip J. Batterham, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Bridianne O'Dea, Alison L. Calear, Kate Maston, Andrew Mackinnon, Helen Christensen
Summary: Screening for psychological distress in adolescents is important, and the Distress Questionnaire-5 (DQ5) is a reliable measure for this purpose. The study found that DQ5 had good fit to a unidimensional construct, strong criterion and predictive validity, and sensitivity to change. The brevity and ease of interpretation of DQ5 make it suitable for screening in schools.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2024)
