Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 55, Issue 6, Page 583-584, December 2020. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Cognitive ‐Behaviour Therapy and Psychological Treatments in Australia
In this article, we focus on the various recent healthcare reforms in Australia and their implication for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Specifically, we focus on three areas relevant to CBT in Australia. After discussing the background of mental healthcare in Australia, we highlight the impact that recent health reforms have had on the foregrounding of evidence ‐based treatment, with CBT as a focus. Second, we consider the limitations to therapy in this country, in particular the 10‐session limit within the Medicare system acting as a limitation on therapy. Finally, we discuss the impact of the acceptance of psy...
Source: Australian Psychologist - November 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Richard Moulding,
Maja Nedeljkovic,
Ross King Tags: INVITED CONTRIBUTION Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 55, Issue 5, Page 423-424, October 2020. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - September 14, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
A qualitative exploration of the impact of the marriage equality debate on same ‐sex attracted Australians and their allies
ConclusionsOverall, the findings of the current study reveal a range of intra ‐ and inter‐personal negative impacts of public debate about the equal rights of same‐sex attracted people to marry. Moreover, the results suggest that the impact is not only on this minority and at‐risk group but also on their heterosexual allies. These results can help inform future policy with the aim of decreasing minority stress experienced by same‐sex attracted people. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - July 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joel R. Anderson,
Marianne Campbell,
Yasin Koc Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Mental health mobile application usage in young adults with a family history of mental illness
ConclusionsMHAs may be a viable avenue to engage at ‐risk individuals in targeted treatment and suggests the need to develop apps tailored to this population. It is recommended that future research explores the efficacy of MHAs in reducing psychiatric symptomatology in the at‐risk population, and how apps may be used by clinicians most effectivel y as part of treatment. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - July 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jasmin Schlage,
Tania Perich Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A qualitative exploration of the impact of the marriage equality debate on same ‐sex attracted Australians and their allies
ConclusionsOverall, the findings of the current study reveal a range of intra ‐ and inter‐personal negative impacts of public debate about the equal rights of same‐sex attracted people to marry. Moreover, the results suggest that the impact is not only on this minority and at‐risk group but also on their heterosexual allies. These results can help inform future policy with the aim of decreasing minority stress experienced by same‐sex attracted people. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - July 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Joel R. Anderson,
Marianne Campbell,
Yasin Koc Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Mental health mobile application usage in young adults with a family history of mental illness
ConclusionsMHAs may be a viable avenue to engage at ‐risk individuals in targeted treatment and suggests the need to develop apps tailored to this population. It is recommended that future research explores the efficacy of MHAs in reducing psychiatric symptomatology in the at‐risk population, and how apps may be used by clinicians most effectivel y as part of treatment. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - July 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jasmin Schlage,
Tania Perich Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Australian Psychologist, Volume 55, Issue 4, Page 293-294, August 2020. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - July 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Whole of community suicide prevention forums for Aboriginal Australians
This study evaluated whole of community suicide prevention forums conducted across six locations. Attendees were youth (N = 136), service providers (N = 225), and community members (N = 158). The content of the forums was empirically based and, for service providers and community members, covered knowledge of suicide, and depression specific to Aboriginal people, skills relating to working with depressed and suicidal Aboriginal people, and intentions to help an Aboriginal person who is suicidal. Content for youth attendees focused on knowledge of suicide and depression, coping skills, intentions to help a friend, ...
Source: Australian Psychologist - July 5, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracy Westerman,
Lorraine Sheridan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The relationship between disconfirmed expectations of motherhood, depression, and mother –infant attachment in the postnatal period
ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of providing realistic expectations of motherhood through prenatal education and media messages to promote greater wellbeing and bond between mothers and infants which may maximise the chances of positive infant development. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Imogen Rizzo,
Clare Watsford Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The use of videoconferencing in clinical neuropsychology practice: A mixed methods evaluation of neuropsychologists' experiences and views
ConclusionsCurrently, few neuropsychologists use videoconferencing for client consultations. Positive and negative perceptions were reported. Education, training, and directions for future research were recommended to address barriers and increase uptake of the use of videoconference in clinical neuropsychology practice. (Source: Australian Psychologist)
Source: Australian Psychologist - June 23, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jodie E. Chapman,
Jennie Ponsford,
Kathleen L. Bagot,
Dominique A. Cadilhac,
Betina Gardner,
Renerus J. Stolwyk Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
