Journal Articles

The following journal articles were published during 2008/09 from research supported by beyondblue.

Askell-Williams H., Russell. A., Dix, K. L., Slee, P. T., Spears, B. A., Lawson. M. J., Owens, L. D., & Gregory, K. (2008). Early challenges in evaluating the KidsMatter national mental health promotion initiative in Australian primary schools. The International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 10, 2, 35-44.

Blashki, G. A., Piterman, L., Meadows, G. N., Clarke, D. M., Prabaharan, V., Gunn, J. M., et al. (2008). Impact of an educational intervention of general practitioners, skills in cognitive behavioural strategies: a randomised controlled trial. MJA Supplement, 188(12), S129-S132.

Boyes, A.W., Girgis, A., Zucca, A.C., & Lecathelinais, C. (2009). Anxiety and depression among long-term survivors of cancer in Australia: results of a population-based survey. MJA Supplement, 190, S94-S98.

Breen, S.J., Baravelli, C.M., Scholfield, P.E., Jefford, M., Yates, P.M., & Aranda, S.K. (2009). Is symptom burden a predictor of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer about to commence chemotherapy? MJA Supplement, 190, S99-S104.

Burns J., Boucher, S., Glover, S., Graetz, B., Kay, B., Patton, G., Sawyer M., & Spence, S. H. (2008). Preventing Depression in Young People. What Does the Evidence Tell us and how can we use it to Inform School-Based Mental Health Initiatives? Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 1, 2, 5-16.

Chambers, S. K., Girgis, A., Occhipinti, S., Hutchison, S., Turner, J., Carter, R., & Dunn, J. (2009). Beating the Blues After Cancer: Randomised controlled trial of a tele-based psychological intervention for high distress patients and carers. BMC Cancer, 9, 189.

Clarke, D.M. (2009). Depression and physical illness: more complex than simple comorbidity. MJA Supplement, 190, S52-S53.

Clarke, D.M., & Currie, K.C. (2009). Depression, anxiety and their relationship with chronic diseases: a review of the epidemiology, risk and treatment evidence. MJA Supplement, 190, S54-S60.

Couper, J.W., Love, A.W., Dunai, J.V., Duchesne, G.M., Bloch, S., Costello, A.J., & Kissane, D.W. (2009). The psychological aftermath of prostate cancer treatment choices: a comparison of depression, anxiety and quality of life outcomes over the 12 months following diagnosis. MJA Supplement, 190, S86-S89.

Davison, T., McCabe, M., & Mellor, D. (2009). An examination of the 'gold standard' diagnosis of major depression in research with aged care residents. American Journal of Geriatrics Psychiatry, 17, 359-367.

Dowrick C, Kokanovic R, Hegarty K, et al. (2008). Resilience and depression: perspectives from primary care. Health (London); 12(4):439-452.

Dunbar J, & Reddy P (2009). Integration and coordination of care. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 17, 27-33.

Edwards, B., & Higgins, D.J. (2009). Is caring a health hazard? The mental health and vitality of carers of a person with a disability in Australia. MJA Supplement, 190, S61-S65.

Fenwick E.K., Lamoureux E. L., Keeffe J. E., Mellor D., & Rees G. (2009). Detection of depression in patients with vision impairment. Optom Vis Sci. 86(8): 948-954.

Fenwick, E , Lamoureux, E L, Keeffe, J E, Mellor, D, & Rees, G. (2009). Identification and management of depression in patients with vision impairment. A qualitative study of hospital staff views. Optometry and Vision Science, 86(8); 948-954.

Graetz B, Littlefield L. Trinder M, Dobia B, Souter M, Champion C, Boucher S, Killick-Moran C, & Cummins R. (2008). KidsMatter: A population health model to support student mental health and wellbeing in primary schools. The International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 10, 4, 13-20.

Gunn JM, Gilchrist GP, Chondros P, et al. (2008). Who is identified when screening for depression is undertaken in general practice? Baseline findings from the Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes of Depression in Primary Care (diamond) longitudinal study. MJA Supplement, 188(12 Suppl):S119-125.

Hart, Laura M, Jorm, Anthony F, Kanowski, Leonard G, Kelly, Claire M, & Langlands, Robyn L. (2009). Mental health first aid for Indigenous Australians: using Delphi consensus studies to develop guidelines for culturally appropriate responses to mental health problems. BMC Psychiatry, 9:47.

Kelly, B.J., & Turner, J. (2009). Depression in advanced physical illness: diagnostic and treatment issues. MJA Supplement, 190, S90-S93.

Kyrios, M., Moore, S.M., Hackworth, N., Buzwell, S.A., Crafti, N., Critchley, C., & Hardie, E. (2009). The influence of depression and anxiety on outcomes after an intervention for prediabetes. MJA Supplement, 190, S81-S85.

Manderson L, & Kokanovic R (2009) "Worried all the Time". Distress and Circumstances of Everyday Life among Immigrant Australians with Type 2 diabetes. Chronic Illness. 5(210):21-32.

McCabe, M., Davison, T., Mellor, D., & George, K. (2009). Barriers to care for depressed older people: Perceptions of aged care among medical professionals. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 68(1), 53-64.

McGillivray, J.A., McCabe, M.P. & Kershaw, M. (2008). Depression in people with intellectual disability: An evaluation of a staff administered treatment program. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 29; 524-536.

Mellor, D., Davison, T., McCabe, M., & George, K. (2008). Professional carers' knowledge and response to depression among their aged-care clients: The care recipients' perspective. Aging and Mental Health, 12, 389-399.

Mellor, D., Russo, S., McCabe, M., Davison, T., & George, K. (2008). Depression training program for caregivers of elderly care recipients: Implementation and evaluation. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 34(9), 8-15.

Milgrom, J., Ericksen, J., Leigh, B., Romeo, Y., Loughlin, E., McCarthy, R., & Saunders, B. (2009). Towards Parenthood: Preparing for the changes and challenges of a new baby. Australia: Australian council for Educational Research.

Mitchell, P. (2008). Mental health care roles of non-medical primary health and social care services. Health and Social Care in the Community, 17(1): 71-82.

Mitchell, P. F. (2009). A discourse analysis on how practitioners in non-medical primary health and social care services understand their roles in mental health care. Social Science and Medicine, 68: 1213-1220.

Morgan M, Dunbar J, & Reddy P (2009). Collaborative Care for diabetes, heart disease and depression: the role of practice nurses. Australian Family Practice, accepted.

Morgan M, Dunbar J, Reddy P, Coates M, & Leahy R (2009). Is practice nurse-led collaborative care effective in the management of depression for patients with heart disease or diabetes? BMC Family Practice, 10, 46.

Nicholas, M.K., Coulston, C.M., Asghari, A., & Malhi, G.S. (2009). Depressive symptoms in patients with chronic pain. MJA Supplement, 190, S66-S70.

O'Donnell, M.L., Holmes, A.C., Creamer, M.C., Ellen, S., Judson, R., McFarlane, A.C., Silove, D.M., & Bryant, R.A. (2009). The role of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression in predicting disability after injury. MJA Supplement, 190, S71-S74.

Pfaff, J.L., Draper, B.M., Pirkis, J.E., Stocks, N.P., Snowdon, J.A., Sim, M.G., Byrne, G.J., Lautenschlager, N.T., Flicker, L.A., Kerse, N.M., Goldney, R.D., & Almeida, O.P. (2009). Medical morbidity and severity of depression in a large primary care sample of older Australians: the DEPS-GP project. MJA Supplement, 190, S75-S80.

Potiriadis M, Chondros P, Gilchrist G, et al. (2008). How do Australian patients rate their general practitioner? A descriptive study using the General Practice Assessment Questionnaire. The Medical journal of Australia, 189(4):215-219.

Rees G., Fenwick E. K., Keeffe J. E., Mellor D., & Lamoureux E. L. Detection and management of depression in people with vision impairment. A survey of current practice. Optom Vis Sci. (Accepted Aug 2009).

Rees G., Fenwick E. K., Keeffe J. E.,Mellor D., & Lamoureux E. L. Managing depression in patients with vision impairment: Practitioners' beliefs and confidence. Optom Vis Sci. (Accepted Aug 2009).

Rowe, L., Bennett, D., & Tonge, B. (2009). I just want you to be happy: Preventing and tackling teenage depression. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.

Russell, Sarah J. (2008) 'Role of a 'stay well' approach in the management of bipolar disorder', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 42:7, 551-554.

Sawyer MG, Pfeiffer S, & Spence SH (2009). Life events, coping and depressive symptoms among young adolescents: A one-year prospective study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 117(1):48-54.

Sawyer MG, Pfeiffer S, Spence SH, Bond L, Graetz B, Kay D, Patton G, & Sheffield J (in press). School-based Prevention of Depression: A Randomised Controlled Study of the the beyondblue Schools Research Initiative. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Sims J., Galea M., Taylor N., Dodd K., Jespersen S., Joubert L. & Joubert J. (2008). Regenerate: assessing the feasibility of a strength-training program to enhance the physical and mental health of chronic post stroke patients with depression. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry.