By Associate Professor Bridianne O'Dea

Journal articles

Lim ML; Perram A; Radford K; Close J; Draper B; Lord SR; Anstey KJ; O'Dea B; Ambrens M; Hill TY; Brown A; Miles L; Ngo M; Letton M; Van Schooten KS; Delbaere K, 2024, 'Protocol of a 12-week eHealth programme designed to reduce concerns about falling in community-living older people: Own Your Balance randomised controlled trial', BMJ Open, 14, pp. e078486, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078486

Beames JR; Roberts A; Deady M; O’Dea B; Werner-Seidler A, 2024, '‘Very little is done other than the odd reminder’…‘look after yourself’: a mixed-methods evaluation of what Australian teachers need and want from a wellbeing program', Australian Educational Researcher, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13384-023-00684-y

Subotic-Kerry M; Braund TA; Gallen D; Li SH; Parker BL; Achilles MR; Chakouch C; Baker S; Werner-Seidler A; O’Dea B, 2023, 'Examining the impact of a universal positive psychology program on mental health outcomes among Australian secondary students during the COVID-19 pandemic', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13034-023-00623-w

Batterham PJ; Werner-Seidler A; O'Dea B; Calear AL; Maston K; Mackinnon A; Christensen H, 2023, 'Psychometric properties of the Distress Questionnaire-5 (DQ5) for measuring psychological distress in adolescents', Journal of Psychiatric Research, 169, pp. 58 - 63, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.11.004

Werner-Seidler A; Li SH; Spanos S; Johnston L; O'Dea B; Torok M; Ritterband L; Newby JM; Mackinnon AJ; Christensen H, 2023, 'The effects of a sleep-focused smartphone application on insomnia and depressive symptoms: a randomised controlled trial and mediation analysis', Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 64, pp. 1324 - 1335, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13795

Werner-Seidler A; Maston K; Calear AL; Batterham PJ; Larsen ME; Torok M; O’Dea B; Huckvale K; Beames JR; Brown L; Fujimoto H; Bartholomew A; Bal D; Schweizer S; Skinner SR; Steinbeck K; Ratcliffe J; Oei JL; Venkatesh S; Lingam R; Perry Y; Hudson JL; Boydell KM; Mackinnon A; Christensen H; O'Dea B, 2023, 'The Future Proofing Study: Design, methods and baseline characteristics of a prospective cohort study of the mental health of Australian adolescents', International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 32, pp. e1954, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1954

Lim ML; Tran M; van Schooten KS; Radford KA; O’Dea B; Baldwin P; Delbaere K; O'Dea B, 2023, 'A Self-Guided Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Reduce Fear of Falling in Older People: a Randomised Controlled Trial', International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30, pp. 455 - 462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12529-022-10105-6

Beames JR; Spanos S; Roberts A; McGillivray L; Li S; Newby JM; O’Dea B; Werner-Seidler A, 2023, 'Intervention Programs Targeting the Mental Health, Professional Burnout, and/or Wellbeing of School Teachers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses', Educational Psychology Review, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09720-w

O’Dea B; Parker B; Batterham PJ; Chakouch C; Mackinnon AJ; Whitton AE; Newby JM; Subotic-Kerry M; Gayed A; Harvey SB, 2023, 'A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of the Building Educators’ Skills in Adolescent Mental Health (BEAM) Program for Improving Secondary School Educators’ Confidence, Behavior, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Student Mental Health', Journal of Teacher Education, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00224871231208684

Braund TA; O'Dea B; Bal D; Maston K; Larsen M; Werner-Seidler A; Tillman G; Christensen H, 2023, 'Associations Between Smartphone Keystroke Metadata and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescents: Findings From the Future Proofing Study', JMIR Mental Health, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/44986

Vis C; Schuurmans J; Aouizerate B; Craggs MA; Batterham P; Bührmann L; Calear A; Pashoja AC; Christensen H; Dozeman E; Pedersen CD; Ebert DD; Etzelmueller A; Fanaj N; Finch TL; Hanssen D; Hegerl U; Hoogendoorn A; Mathiasen K; May C; Meksi A; Mustafa S; O'Dea B; Oehler C; Piera-Jiménez J; Potthoff S; Qirjako G; Rapley T; Rosmalen J; Sacco Y; Samalin L; Skjoth MM; Tarp K; Titzler I; Van der Eycken E; van Genugten CR; Whitton A; Zanalda E; Smit JH; Riper H, 2023, 'Effectiveness of Self-guided Tailored Implementation Strategies in Integrating and Embedding Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Routine Mental Health Care: Results of a Multicenter Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/41532

Braund TA; O'Dea B; Li SH; Subotic-Kerry M; Achilles MR; Newby JM; Batterham PJ; Christensen H; Mackinnon AJ; Werner-Seidler A, 2023, '4.44 A Randomized Controlled Trial of a New CBT Smartphone Application for Adolescent Depression', Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 62, pp. S247 - S247, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2023.09.288

Li SH; Achilles MR; Subotic-Kerry M; Werner-Seidler A; Newby JM; Batterham PJ; Christensen H; Mackinnon AJ; O’Dea B, 2022, 'Protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a CBT-based smartphone application for improving mental health outcomes in adolescents: the MobiliseMe study', BMC Psychiatry, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04383-3

Li SH; Achilles MR; Werner-Seidler A; Beames JR; Subotic-Kerry M; O'Dea B, 2022, 'Appropriate Use and Operationalization of Adherence to Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Youth: Systematic Review', JMIR Mental Health, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/37640

Braund TA; Zin MT; Boonstra TW; Wong QJJ; Larsen ME; Christensen H; Tillman G; O'Dea B, 2022, 'Smartphone Sensor Data for Identifying and Monitoring Symptoms of Mood Disorders: A Longitudinal Observational Study', JMIR Mental Health, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/35549

Torok M; Han J; McGillivray L; Wong Q; Werner-Seidler A; O'Dea B; Calear A; Christensen H, 2022, 'The effect of a therapeutic smartphone application on suicidal ideation in young adults: Findings from a randomized controlled trial in Australia', PLoS Medicine, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003978

Li SH; Achilles MR; Spanos S; Habak S; Werner-Seidler A; O'dea B, 2022, 'A cognitive behavioural therapy smartphone app for adolescent depression and anxiety: co-design of ClearlyMe', Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X22000095

Beames JR; Johnston L; O’Dea B; Torok M; Boydell K; Christensen H; Werner-Seidler A, 2022, 'Addressing the mental health of school students: Perspectives of secondary school teachers and counselors', International Journal of School and Educational Psychology, 10, pp. 128 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21683603.2020.1838367

O’Dea B, 2021, 'Facilitating improvements in young people’s social relationships to prevent or treat depression: there’s an app for that', Translational Psychiatry, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41398-021-01597-z

Werner-Seidler A; Spanos S; Calear AL; Perry Y; Torok M; O'Dea B; Christensen H; Newby JM, 2021, 'School-based depression and anxiety prevention programs: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis', Clinical Psychology Review, 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2021.102079

Parker BL; Anderson M; Batterham PJ; Gayed A; Subotic-Kerry M; Achilles MR; Chakouch C; Werner-Seidler A; Whitton AE; O Dea B, 2021, 'Examining the Preliminary Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Web-Based Training Program for Australian Secondary School Teachers: Pilot Study of the BEAM (Building Educators Skills in Adolescent Mental Health) Program', JMIR Mental Health, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/29989

Whitton AE; Hardy R; Cope K; Gieng C; Gow L; MacKinnon A; Gale N; O'Moore K; Anderson J; Proudfoot J; Cockayne N; O'Dea B; Christensen H; Newby JM, 2021, 'Mental health screening in general practices as a means for enhancing uptake of digital mental health interventions: Observational cohort study', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/28369

Beames JR; Johnston L; O'Dea B; Torok M; Christensen H; Boydell KM; Werner-Seidler A, 2021, 'Factors that help and hinder the implementation of digital depression prevention programs: School-based cross-sectional study', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/26223

O'Dea B; Subotic-Kerry M; King C; Mackinnon AJ; Achilles MR; Anderson M; Parker B; Werner-Seidler A; Torok M; Cockayne N; Baker STE; Christensen H, 2021, 'A cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based youth mental health service in Australian schools', The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100178

O'Dea B; Boonstra TW; Larsen ME; Nguyen T; Venkatesh S; Christensen H, 2021, 'The relationship between linguistic expression in blog content and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts: A longitudinal study', PLoS ONE, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251787

Van Schooten KS; Callisaya ML; O'Dea B; Lung T; Anstey K; Lord SR; Christensen H; Brown A; Chow J; McInerney G; Miles L; Ngo M; Perram A; Delbaere K, 2021, 'Protocol of a 12-month multifactorial eHealth programme targeting balance, dual-tasking and mood to prevent falls in older people: The StandingTall + randomised controlled trial', BMJ Open, 11, pp. e051085, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051085

O'Dea B; Anderson M; Subotic-Kerry M; Parker B, 2021, 'Secondary school Year Advisors’ perspectives on their role, responsibilities and training needs for student mental health: Insights from a co-design workshop', , http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-294624/v1

Parker BL; Chakouch C; Subotic-Kerry M; Batterham PJ; Mackinnon A; Newby JM; Whitton AE; McGoldrick J; Cockayne N; O'Dea B, 2021, 'The building educators’ skills in adolescent mental health training program for secondary school educators: Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial', JMIR Research Protocols, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/25870

O’Dea B; King C; Achilles MR; Calear AL; Subotic-Kerry M, 2021, 'Delivering A Digital Mental Health Service in Australian Secondary Schools: Understanding School Counsellors’ and Parents’ Experiences', Health Services Insights, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11786329211017689

O'Dea B; Boonstra TW; Larsen ME; Nguyen T; Venkatesh S; Christensen H, 2021, 'The relationship between linguistic expression in blog content and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts: A longitudinal study.', PLoS One, 16, pp. e0251787, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251787

Beames JR; Johnston L; O'Dea B; Torok M; Christensen H; Boydell KM; Werner-Seidler A, 2020, 'Factors That Help and Hinder the Implementation of Digital Depression Prevention Programs: School-Based Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)', , http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/preprints.26223

Bührmann L; Schuurmans J; Ruwaard J; Fleuren M; Etzelmüller A; Piera-Jiménez J; Finch T; Rapley T; Potthoff S; Aouizerate B; Batterham PJ; Calear A; Christensen H; Pedersen CD; Ebert DD; Van der Eycken E; Fanaj N; van Genugten C; Hanssen D; Hegerl U; Hug J; Kleiboer A; Mathiasen K; May C; Mustafa S; Oehler C; Cerga-Pashoja A; Pope C; Qirjako G; Rosmalen J; Sacco Y; Samalin L; Skjøth MM; Tarp K; Titzler I; Zanalda E; Zbukvic I; Smit JH; Riper H; Vis C; Meksi A; Rømer AS; Yrondi A; O’Dea B; Ceinos C; Gumbmann C; Dozeman E; Fris E; Visentin G; Freund J; Penya J; Kidholm K; Arrillaga M; Leboyeer M; Pool M; Craggs MA; Driessen P; Kok R; Redondo SG; O'Dea B, 2020, 'Tailored implementation of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy in the multinational context of the ImpleMentAll project: a study protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial', Trials, 21, pp. 893, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04686-4

O’Dea B; Han J; Batterham PJ; Achilles MR; Calear AL; Werner-Seidler A; Parker B; Shand F; Christensen H, 2020, 'A randomised controlled trial of a relationship-focussed mobile phone application for improving adolescents’ mental health', Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 61, pp. 899 - 913, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13294

Parker BL; Achilles MR; Subotic-Kerry M; O'Dea B, 2020, 'Youth StepCare: A pilot study of an online screening and recommendations service for depression and anxiety among youth patients in general practice', BMC Family Practice, 21, pp. 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-019-1071-z

Werner-Seidler A; Huckvale K; Larsen ME; Calear AL; Maston K; Johnston L; Torok M; O'Dea B; Batterham PJ; Schweizer S; Skinner SR; Steinbeck K; Ratcliffe J; Oei JL; Patton G; Wong I; Beames J; Wong QJJ; Lingam R; Boydell K; Salmon AM; Cockayne N; Mackinnon A; Christensen H, 2020, 'A trial protocol for the effectiveness of digital interventions for preventing depression in adolescents: The Future Proofing Study', Trials, 21, pp. 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3901-7

Achilles MR; Anderson M; Li SH; Subotic-Kerry M; Parker B; O’Dea B, 2020, 'Adherence to e-mental health among youth: Considerations for intervention development and research design', Digital Health, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055207620926064

Torok M; Rasmussen V; Wong Q; Werner-Seidler A; O'Dea B; Toumbourou J; Calear A, 2019, 'Examining the impact of the Good Behaviour Game on emotional and behavioural problems in primary school children: A case for integrating well-being strategies into education', Australian Journal of Education, 63, pp. 292 - 306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004944119878480

Anderson M; Werner-Seidler A; King C; Gayed A; Harvey SB; O’Dea B, 2019, 'Mental Health Training Programs for Secondary School Teachers: A Systematic Review', School Mental Health, 11, pp. 489 - 508, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12310-018-9291-2

O’Dea B; King C; Subotic-Kerry M; Achilles MR; Cockayne N; Christensen H; O'Dea B, 2019, 'Smooth Sailing: A Pilot Study of an Online, School-Based, Mental Health Service for Depression and Anxiety', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10, pp. 574, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00574

O'Dea B; King C; Subotic-Kerry M; Anderson M; Achilles MR; Parker B; MacKinnon A; Anderson J; Cockayne N; Christensen H, 2019, 'Evaluating a web-based mental health service for secondary school students in Australia: Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial', JMIR Research Protocols, 8, pp. e12892, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/12892

Werner-Seidler A; Wong Q; Johnston L; O'Dea B; Torok M; Christensen H, 2019, 'Pilot evaluation of the Sleep Ninja: A smartphone application for adolescent insomnia symptoms', BMJ Open, 9, pp. e026502, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026502

Batterham PJ; Calear AL; O’Dea B; Larsen ME; J Kavanagh D; Titov N; March S; Hickie I; Teesson M; Dear BF; Reynolds J; Lowinger J; Thornton L; Gorman P, 2019, 'Stakeholder perspectives on evidence for digital mental health interventions: Implications for accreditation systems', Digital Health, 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055207619878069

King C; Subotic-Kerry M; O'Dea B, 2018, 'An exploration of the factors associated with burnout among nsw secondary school counsellors', Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 28, pp. 131 - 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jgc.2018.5

O'Dea B; Achilles MR; Larsen ME; Batterham PJ; Calear AL; Christensen H, 2018, 'The rate of reply and nature of responses to suicide-related posts on Twitter', Internet Interventions, 13, pp. 105 - 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2018.07.004

O'Dea B; Leach C; Achilles M; King C; Mirjana S-K; O'Moore K, 2018, 'Parental attitudes towards an online, school-based, mental health service: implications for service design and delivery', Advances in Mental Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2018.1514269

O'dea B; Achilles MR; Werner-Seidler A; Batterham PJ; Calear AL; Perry Y; Shand F; Christensen H, 2018, 'Adolescents’ perspectives on a mobile app for relationships: Cross-sectional survey', JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 6, pp. e56, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.8831

Li A; Huang X; Jiao D; O'Dea B; Zhu T; Christensen H, 2018, 'An analysis of stigma and suicide literacy in responses to suicides broadcast on social media', Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/appy.12314

Subotic-Kerry M; King C; O'Moore K; Achilles M; O'Dea B, 2018, 'General practitioners’ attitudes toward a web-based mental health service for adolescents: Implications for service design and delivery', JMIR Human Factors, 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/humanfactors.8913

Orman J; O'Dea B, 2018, 'e-Therapy in primary care mental health', Aust J Gen Pract, 47, pp. 168 - 172, https://www1.racgp.org.au/RACGP/files/cf/cf7ba511-6e92-4f2c-956f-5a04fb8decac.pdf

Nguyen T; Larsen M; O'Dea B; Nguyen H; Nguyen DT; Yearwood J; Phung D; Venkatesh S; Christensen HM, 2018, 'Using spatiotemporal distribution of geocoded Twitter data to predict US county-level health indices', Future Generation Computer Systems, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.future.2018.01.014

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