Below you will find a selection of peer-reviewed papers authored by staff at Everymind related to our work in mental health and suicide prevention.

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2023

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Online Program for Mental Health Carers

This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a new online program (Minds Together) for carers of a person with depressive or anxiety symptoms.

Fitzgeraldson E, Triandafilidis Z, Franklin Y, Palazzi K, Kay-Lambkin F, Fitzpatrick S. Feasibility and acceptability of a novel online program for mental health carers. International Journal of Psychological Research. 2023;16(1):41–55.

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Media reporting on alcohol and other drugs in Australia and the Mindframe guidelines: Baseline data

Drug and Alcohol Review. January 2023.

The aim of this study was to generate a baseline database of print media reporting on alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues prior to the release of the Mindframe guidelines in March 2019.

Sunderland M, Kershaw S, Ward C, Bryant Z, Teesson L, Whittle R, et al. Media reporting on alcohol and other drugs in Australia and the Mindframe guidelines: Baseline data. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2023.

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Testing the Impact of the #chatsafe Intervention on Young People’s Ability to Communicate Safely About Suicide on Social Media: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

JMIR Research Protocols.

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of the #chatsafe social media intervention on young people’s safety and confidence when communicating on the web about suicide.

Robinson J, La Sala L, Cooper C, Spittal M, Rice S, Lamblin M, et al. Testing the impact of the #chatsafe intervention on young people’s ability to communicate safely about suicide on social media: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2023;12:e44300.

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2022

The ripple effect silence and powerlessness: Hidden barriers to discussing suicide in Australian Aboriginal communities

BMC Psychology. 21 January 2022.

The ripple effect, silence and powerlessness: hidden barriers to discussing suicide in Australian Aboriginal communities.

Heard TR, McGill K, Skehan J, Rose B. The ripple effect, silence and powerlessness: Hidden barriers to discussing suicide in Australian Aboriginal communities. BMC Psychol. 2022 Feb 7;10(1):23.

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Cost-effectiveness of media reporting guidelines for the prevention of suicide

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviour.

Media guidelines for the responsible reporting of suicide are a recognized universal suicide prevention intervention. While implemented in nu- merous countries, including Australia, little is known about whether they are cost-effective. We aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of Mindframe, the national initiative implementing media guidelines in Australia.

Flego A, Reifels L, Mihalopoulos C, Bandara P, Page A, Fox T, et al. Cost-effectiveness of media reporting guidelines for the prevention of suicide. Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2022 Oct;52(5):1048–57.

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Preventing suicide in refugees and asylum seekers: a rapid literature review examining the role of suicide prevention training for health and support staff

International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 2022.

Refugees and asylum seekers are exposed to a unique set of circumstances and experiences that are associated with an increased suicide risk. Suicide prevention training has been recognised as a central component supporting a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.

Ingram J, Lyford B, McAtamney A, Fitzpatrick S. Preventing suicide in refugees and asylum seekers: A rapid literature review examining the role of suicide prevention training for health and support staff. Int J Ment Health Syst. 2022 May 14;16(1):24.

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Supports and Interventions for Carers of a Person with Depressive or Anxiety Symptomology: A Systematic Review

Europe's Journal of Psychology. 2022.

An increasing body of research attests to the capacity of evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for informal carers. A review of suitable supports and interventions for carers of a person with depressive or anxiety symptomology is timely. This systematic review explores intervention suitability evidence for this carer group.

Fitzgeraldson E, Kay-Lambkin F, Harding N, McNaughton KM, Triandafilidis Z, Heath J, et al. Supports and interventions for carers of a person with depressive or anxiety symptomology: A systematic review. Eur J Psychol. 2022 Nov;18(4):476–93.

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Australian family day care educators’ experiences of supporting children’s mental health, and their own mental health and wellbeing

Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 2021.

This mixed-methods study explored family day care educators’ confidence and capability to support children’s mental health and assessed their own mental health and wellbeing.

McGuffog R, Fitzgeraldson E, Lyford B, Triandafilidis Z, Fitzpatrick S, Hazel G. Australian family day care educators’ experiences of supporting children’s mental health, and their own mental health and wellbeing. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 2022 Jun 1;47(2):107–20.

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Family day care educators’ ability to support children’s mental wellbeing and the impact of COVID-19

Journal of Early Childhood Research. 2022.

The childcare setting is a critical environment to observe, and also influence, children’s mental wellbeing. However, little research has examined the experiences and ability of Australian family day care educators in supporting children’s mental wellbeing. The present study aimed to explore how training, COVID-19, and partnerships influence FDC educators’ ability to promote children’s mental wellbeing.

Triandafilidis Z, Old A, Hanstock T, Fitzpatrick S. Family day care educators’ ability to support children’s mental wellbeing and the impact of COVID-19. Journal of Early Childhood Research. 2022 Dec 1;20(4):510–23.

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2021

Effectiveness of a Malaysian Media Intervention Workshop: Safe Reporting on Suicide.

Frontiers in Psychology 12.

Lim JTY, Cheng Q, Ng YP, Pheh KS, Panirselvam RR, Tay KW, et al. Effectiveness of a Malaysian media intervention workshop: safe reporting on suicide. Front Psychol. 2021;12:666027.

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Communicating about suicide during a global pandemic: impact on journalists and media audiences

Media International Australia 2021, Vol. 178(1)

COVID-19 has brought with it an increase in predictions of mental ill-health and suicide impacts in Australia. For journalists, it has been a period not only of personal stress about their economic livelihoods and occupational safety, but also balancing providing up to date information about the pandemic with safe, sensitive and accurate reporting on associated suicide and mental health issues.

Wake A, Paton E, Pryor R. Communicating about suicide during a global pandemic: impact on journalists and media audiences. Media International Australia. 2021 Feb;178(1):47–53.

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Prevention of mental and substance use disorders: Shaping priorities for research and implementation

Mental Health & Prevention. 2021.

Prevention efforts can substantially reduce the human and economic costs of mental and substance use disorders.
However, a strategically integrated set of priorities for research and implementation is lacking. The Leaders in
Prevention Summit sought to address this need by bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders to identify
shared opportunities and priorities.

Baker STE, Deady M, Birrell L, Ross K, Fitzpatrick S, Newton N, et al. Prevention of mental and substance use disorders: Shaping priorities for research and implementation. Mental Health & Prevention. 2021 Dec 1;24:200211.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Impacts of Societal Attitudes Towards Forcibly Displaced Young People

Social Science Protocols. Volume 4 (2021).

This scoping review seeks to systematically explore the academic and grey literature around both positive and negative societal attitudes in host countries, and the subsequent positive and negative impacts on young people from a refugee-like background.

Harding N, McCormack L, Fitzpatrick S. Mental health and wellbeing impacts of societal attitudes towards forcibly displaced young people. Social Science Protocols. 2021 Jul 22;4:1–10.

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2020

The uptake of evidence-informed guidelines for reporting suicide into media codes of practice and policies in Australia

Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 31: 482– 490.

Skehan J, Paton E, Tynan R. The uptake of evidence-informed guidelines for reporting suicide into media codes of practice and policies in Australia. Health Promot J Austr. 2020 Sep;31(3):482–90.

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Suicides in Australia following media reports of the death of Robin Williams

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 2020, Vol. 54(1).

This study assessed the extent to which local reporting of Robin Williams’ suicide (on 11 August 2014) was associated with suicide in Australia.

Pirkis J, Currier D, Too LS, Bryant M, Bartlett S, Sinyor M, et al. Suicides in Australia following media reports of the death of Robin Williams. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2020 Jan;54(1):99–104.

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Calls to helplines in Australia following media reports of Robin Williams’ suicide

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviour. 2020;50.

In the United States, there was an increase in calls to helplines following media reporting of Robin Williams’ suicide. We aimed to determine whether this was the case in Australia.

Pirkis J, Currier D, Too LS, Bryant M, Bartlett S, Sinyor M, et al. Calls to helplines in Australia following media reports of Robin Williams’ suicide. Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2020 Dec;50(6):1115–20.

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2019

Information needs of people after a suicide attempt: A thematic analysis.

Patient Education and Counseling. January.

McGill K, Hackney S, Skehan J. Information needs of people after a suicide attempt: A thematic analysis. Patient Educ Couns. 2019 Jun;102(6):1119–24.

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Do Australian media apply recommendations when covering a suicide prevention campaign?

Journal of Public Mental Health, VOL. 18 NO. 2 2019.

Thienel R, Bryant M, Hazel G, Skehan J, Tynan R. Do Australian media apply recommendations when covering a suicide prevention campaign? Journal of Public Mental Health. 2019 Jan 1;18(2):135–47.

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2018

Feasibility and acceptability of strategies to address mental health and mental ill-health in the Australian coal mining industry

International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 12. November 2018.

Feasibility and acceptability of strategies to address mental health and mental ill-health in the Australian coal mining industry.

Tynan RJ, James C, Considine R, Skehan J, Gullestrup J, Lewin TJ, et al. Feasibility and acceptability of strategies to address mental health and mental ill-health in the Australian coal mining industry. Int J Ment Health Syst. 2018;12:66.

The #chatsafe project. Developing guidelines to help young people communicate safely about suicide on social media: A Delphi study

PLOS One. November 2018.

The #chatsafe project. Developing guidelines to help young people communicate safely about suicide on social media: A Delphi study.

Robinson J, Hill NTM, Thorn P, Battersby R, Teh Z, Reavley NJ, et al. The #chatsafe project. Developing guidelines to help young people communicate safely about suicide on social media: A Delphi study. PLoS One. 2018;13(11):e0206584.

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Crafting safe and effective suicide prevention media messages: Outcomes from a workshop in Australia

International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 12: 23.

Crafting safe and effective suicide prevention media messages: outcomes from a workshop in Australia.

Ftanou M, Skehan J, Krysinska K, Bryant M, Spittal MJ, Pirkis J. Crafting safe and effective suicide prevention media messages: Outcomes from a workshop in Australia. Int J Ment Health Syst. 2018;12:23.

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2017

The contribution of individual social and work characteristics to employee mental health in a coal mining industry population

PLoS ONE. January 2017.

The contribution of individual, social and work characteristics to employee mental health in a coal mining industry population.

Considine R, Tynan R, James C, Wiggers J, Lewin T, Inder K, et al. The contribution of individual, social and work characteristics to employee mental health in a coal mining industry population. PLoS One. 2017;12(1):e0168445.

Developing Social Media-Based Suicide Prevention Messages in Partnership With Young People: Exploratory Study.

JMIR Mental Health. October.

Robinson J, Bailey E, Hetrick S, Paix S, O’Donnell M, Cox G, et al. Developing social media-based suicide prevention messages in partnership with young people: Exploratory study. JMIR Ment Health. 2017 Oct 4;4(4):e40.

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2016

Alcohol consumption in the Australian coal mining industry.

Occupational and Environmental Medicine. October 2016.

Tynan RJ, Considine R, Wiggers J, Lewin TJ, James C, Inder K, et al. Alcohol consumption in the Australian coal mining industry. Occup Environ Med. 2017 Mar;74(4):259–67.

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Help-seeking for mental health problems by employees in the Australian mining industry

BMC Health Services Research. September 2016.

Help-seeking for mental health problems by employees in the Australian mining industry.

Tynan RJ, Considine R, Rich JL, Skehan J, Wiggers J, Lewin TJ, et al. Help-seeking for mental health problems by employees in the Australian Mining Industry. BMC Health Serv Res. 2016 Sep 21;16(1):498.

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The economic impact of psychological distress in the Australian coal mining industry

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. May 2016.

The economic impact of psychological distress in the Australian coal mining industry.

Ling R, Kelly B, Considine R, Tynan R, Searles A, Doran CM. The economic impact of psychological distress in the Australian coal mining industry. J Occup Environ Med. 2016 May;58(5):e171-176.

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Suicide and the media: The role of psychologists

InPsych. February 2016.

Suicide and the media: The role of psychologists.

Pirkis J, Skehan J. Suicide and the media: The role of psychologists. InPsych. 2016;38(1):16–7.

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2014

Caring for someone with depression: Attitudes and clinical practices of Australian mental health workers.

Australian Psychologist. 2014.

Caring for someone with depression: Attitudes and clinical practices of Australian mental health workers. Australian Psychologist.

Wirrell J, McGill K, Kelly PJ, Bowman J. Caring for someone with depression: Attitudes and clinical practices of australian mental health workers. Australian Psychologist. 2014;49:403–4011.

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2013

A review of factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness.

Journal of Child Health Care. published online 21 November 2013.

Incledon E, Williams L, Hazell T, Heard TR, Flowers A, Hiscock H. A review of factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness. J Child Health Care. 2015 Jun;19(2):182–94.

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Suicide bereavement and the media: A qualitative study

Advances in Mental Health. 11(3).

Suicide bereavement and the media: A qualitative study.

Skehan J, Maple M, Fisher J, Sharrock G. Suicide bereavement and the media: A qualitative study. Advances in Mental Health. 2013 Jun 1;11(3):223–37.

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2012

Empowering future practitioners: A curriculum approach to enhance 'response able' communication and mental health issues

Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal. 13(2).

Empowering future practitioners: A curriculum approach to enhance 'response able' communication and mental health issues.

Skehan J, Xavier R, Lowthe S. Empowering future practitioners: A curriculum approach to enhance ‘response able’ communication about mental health issues. Asia Pacific Public Relations Journal. 2012;13(2).

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Mental illness in the news and information media: A critical review


Mental illness in the news and information media: A critical review.

Pirkis J, Francis C. Mental illness in the news and information media: A critical review. Hunter Institute of Mental Health; 2012.

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Reporting suicide: Interpreting media guidelines

Australian Journalism Review. 34(2): 45-56.

Reporting suicide: Interpreting media guidelines.

Machlin A, Skehan J, Sweet M, Wake A, Fletcher J, Spittal M, et al. Reporting suicide: Interpreting media guidelines. Australian Journalism Review. 2012 Jul;34(2):45–56.

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Communicating mental illness and suicide: Public relations students' perceptions of ethical practice

The International Journal of Communication Ethics. 9(1): 14-21. Murdoch University, Western Australia.

Communicating mental illness and suicide: Public relations students' perceptions of ethical practice.

Fitch K. Communicating mental illness and suicide: Public relations students’ perceptions of ethical practice. Ethical Space: The International Journal of Communication Ethics. 2012;9(1):14–21.

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2010

Suicide and the news and information media: A critical review

Suicide and the news and information media: A critical review. February.

Pirkis J, Blood W. Suicide and the news and information media: A critical review. Hunter Institute of Mental Health; 2010.

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Suicide in the news: Informing strategies to improve the reporting of suicide

Health Communication. 25: 576-577.

Suicide in the news: Informing strategies to improve the reporting of suicide.

Pirkis J, Blood RW, Skehan J, Dare A. Suicide in the news: Informing strategies to improve the reporting of suicide. Health Communication. 2010 Aug 31;25(6–7):576–7.

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2009

The Response Ability Project: Integrating the reporting of suicide and mental illness into journalism curricula

Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. 2009.

The Response Ability Project: Integrating the reporting of suicide and mental illness into journalism curricula.

Skehan J, Burns LS, Hazell T. The response ability project: Integrating the reporting of suicide and mental illness into journalism curricula. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator. 2009 Jun 1;64(2):191–204.

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2008

Researching and reporting on suicide or mental illness: A student perspective

Australian Journalism Review. 30(1): 123-130.

Researching and reporting on suicide or mental illness: A student perspective.

Romeo M, Green K, Skehan J, Visser A, Coan L, Hazell T. Researching and reporting on suicide or mental illness: A student perspective. Australian Journalism Review. 2008;30(1):123–30.

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2007

Mental health promotion and early intervention in early childhood and primary school settings: A review

Journal of Student Wellbeing. 1: 31-56.

Mental health promotion and early intervention in early childhood and primary school settings: A review.

Kay-Lambkin F, Kemp E, Stafford K, Hazell T. Mental health promotion and early intervention in early childhood and primary school settings: A review. The Journal of Student Wellbeing. 2007 Jun 27;1(1):31–56.

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Keeping pace with current issues in reporting suicide and mental illness

Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. 4(2): 107-118.

Keeping pace with current issues in reporting suicide and mental illness.

Skehan J, Burns LS, Hazell T. Keeping pace with current issues in reporting suicide and mental illness. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. 2007;4(2):107–18.

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2006

Media Guidelines on the Reporting of Suicide.

Crisis. 27(2): 82-87.

Pirkis J, Blood RW, Beautrais A, Burgess P, Skehan J. Media guidelines on the reporting of suicide. Crisis. 2006;27(2):82–7.

Effectiveness of face-to-face briefings to promote uptake of resources and understanding of issues around reporting suicide and mental illness

Australian Journalism Review. 28(2): 113-126.

Effectiveness of face-to-face briefings to promote uptake of resources and understanding of issues around reporting suicide and mental illness.

Skehan J, Greenhalgh S, Hazell T. Effectiveness of face-to-face briefings to promote uptake of resources around reporting suicide and mental illness. Australian Journalism Review. 2006;28(2):187–200.

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Reach, awareness and uptake of media guidelines for reporting suicide and mental illness: An Australian perspective

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. 8(4): 28-34.

Reach, awareness and uptake of media guidelines for reporting suicide and mental illness: An Australian perspective.

Skehan J, Greenhalgh S, Hazell T, Pirkis J. Reach, awareness and uptake of media guidelines for reporting suicide and mental illness: An Australian perspective. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion. 2006;8(4):29–35.

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2005

Reporting suicide and mental illness for Indigenous Australians

Australian Journalism Review. 27(2): 25-42.

Reporting suicide and mental illness for Indigenous Australians.

Skehan J, Garvey G, Scott P. Reporting suicide and mental illness for Indigenous Australians. Australian Journalism Review. 2006;27(2):25–42.

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2001

Are journalism educators ‘Response Able’?

Australian Journalism Review. 23(2): 105-117.

Hazell T, Reardon L, Vincent K, Burns LS. Are journalism educators ‘response able’? Australian Journalism Review. 2001;23(2):105–17.

1999

A survey of suicide prevention curricula taught in Australian universities.

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 33(2).

Hazell P, Hazell T, Waring T, Sly K. A survey of suicide prevention curricula taught in Australian universities. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 1999 Apr;33(2):253–9.

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