Engagement with a cognitive behavioural therapy mobile phone app predicts changes in mental health and wellbeing: MoodMission
ConclusionsEngaging with an app that provides CBT strategies can increase mental wellbeing, and coping self ‐efficacy may mediate effects of the app in individuals experiencing moderate depression or anxiety. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - March 12, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: David Bakker,
Nikki Rickard Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Griffith empathy measure needs to be revised with attention to item coding direction: A reply to Dadds (2018)
The Griffith empathy measure (GEM; Dadds et al., 2008,Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 39, 111) needs to be revisited through further factor analytic and interpretational work. Studies using it in the manner proposed by Dadds et al., to make strong claims distinguishing between cognitive and affective empathy in children, are likely to be inaccurate or misleading (e.g., Georgiou, Kimonis,& Fanti, 2018,European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 1). It is quite likely, though, that the GEM's value can be dramatically enhanced if it is effectively revised and re ‐conceptualised. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brett Adam Murphy Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
The psychological distress and physical health of Australian psychology honours students
ConclusionsThis study is consistent with published and unpublished data showing that psychological distress levels in this cohort are high. These findings show that this is evident across universities, and that distress is apparent early in the academic year. Educators and the profession have a duty of care and a responsibility to reflect upon the student experience. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tim Jarrad,
Matthew Dry,
Carolyn Semmler,
Deborah Turnbull,
Anna Chur ‐Hansen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Outcome benchmarks for cognitive behaviour therapy delivered by student psychologist training clinics
ConclusionWe have provided best ‐available benchmarks for evaluating student‐led adult outpatient CBT which we encourage other student clinics to adopt. The benchmarking approach provided a profile of CTAD's strengths and weaknesses. Examples of how benchmark comparisons could be used to inform service improvement were provide d. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 22, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Matthew F. Smout,
Jodie K. Harris,
Gareth Furber Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Predictors of employment status: A study of former refugee communities in Australia
ConclusionsThese findings indicate that unemployed participants perceived themselves to be acculturated and integrated, while those who were employed reported more acculturative stress. Furthermore, employment despite its positive impact can also be stressful. The study has practical and theoretical implications for stakeholders involved in the employment of refugees. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 21, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nigar G. Khawaja,
Aparna Hebbani,
Cindy Gallois,
Mairead MacKinnon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
An Australian adaptation of the Strengthening Families Program: Parent and child mental health outcomes from a pilot study
ConclusionsFindings support the feasibility and effectiveness of an Australian adaptation of the SFP. The current study is unique in identifying similar outcomes for shorter and longer versions of the intervention. It is recommended that the 8 ‐session Australian version is examined in a larger randomised controlled trial where children present with behavioural and emotional problems. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 21, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michele Burn,
Andrew Lewis,
Louise McDonald,
John W. Toumbourou Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Predictors of employment status: A study of former refugee communities in Australia
ConclusionsThese findings indicate that unemployed participants perceived themselves to be acculturated and integrated, while those who were employed reported more acculturative stress. Furthermore, employment despite its positive impact can also be stressful. The study has practical and theoretical implications for stakeholders involved in the employment of refugees. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - February 20, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nigar G. Khawaja,
Aparna Hebbani,
Cindy Gallois,
Mairead MacKinnon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 54, Issue 1, Page 1-2, February 2019. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 23, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Minority stress, social support, and the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Australians during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey
ConclusionsThe findings highlight how legislative processes related to the rights of stigmatised, minority populations have the potential to adversely affect their mental health. The findings also highlight the role of personal and public support as protective factors against minority stress. Within the limits of a cross ‐sectional study design, these findings have implications for public policy and legislative decision‐making, treating clinicians of LGB clients, and LGB rights and mental health organisations. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 23, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stefano Verrelli,
Fiona A. White,
Lauren J. Harvey,
Michael R. Pulciani Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Perfectionism as a social identity in eating disorders: A qualitative investigation of identity navigation
ConclusionThe results support taking a Social Identity Approach to perfectionism and recovery in EDs. Our research suggests that clinicians should focus on redefining social norms as a potential method to reducing the negative consequences of perfectionism, potentially through the use of group cognitive behavioural therapy to change perfectionism definitions. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 7, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ayoub Bouguettaya,
Anna Klas,
Richard Moulding,
Ross King,
Tess Knight Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Chinese Australian Neuropsychological Normative Study sample performance on Western and Chinese norms: Caveats for cross ‐cultural neuropsychology
ConclusionThe findings of the current study caution against the use of Western tests for which CALD ‐specific norms are not available, particularly non‐verbal tests. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - January 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jamie Berry,
Karen L. Wallace,
Edwin A. Shores Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 53, Issue S1, Page 1-3, December 2018. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 27, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Author Index
Australian Psychologist, Volume 53, Issue S1, Page 100-103, December 2018. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 27, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Author Index Source Type: research
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Australian Psychologist, Volume 53, Issue S1, Page 4-99, December 2018. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 27, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research
The relationship between clients' preferences of therapists' sex and mental health support seeking: An exploratory study
ConclusionIt is prudent to encourage the monitoring and accommodation of clients' preferences of therapists' sex. Additionally, more males could be encouraged to enter the mental health professions. The results of the current study may inform education and health policy. Future research could further explore the effects of occupation and problem type on preferences for therapists' sex and help ‐seeking. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - December 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stephanie C. Black,
Eyal Gringart Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
