By Dr Jackie Curtis

Journal articles

Happell B; Platania-Phung C; Watkins A; Scholz B; Curtis J; Goss J; Niyonsenga T; Stanton R, 2019, 'Developing an Evidence-Based Specialist Nursing Role to Improve the Physical Health Care of People with Mental Illness', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 40, pp. 832 - 838, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2019.1584655

Firth J; Siddiqi N; Koyanagi A; Siskind D; Rosenbaum S; Galletly C; Allan S; Caneo C; Carney R; Carvalho AF; Chatterton ML; Correll CU; Curtis J; Gaughran F; Heald A; Hoare E; Jackson SE; Kisely S; Lovell K; Maj M; McGorry PD; Mihalopoulos C; Myles H; O'Donoghue B; Pillinger T; Sarris J; Schuch FB; Shiers D; Smith L; Solmi M; Suetani S; Taylor J; Teasdale SB; Thornicroft G; Torous J; Usherwood T; Vancampfort D; Veronese N; Ward PB; Yung AR; Killackey E; Stubbs B, 2019, 'The Lancet Psychiatry Commission: a blueprint for protecting physical health in people with mental illness', The Lancet Psychiatry, 6, pp. 675 - 712, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(19)30132-4

Poon AWC; Curtis J; Howard A; Ward PB; Lappin JM, 2019, 'Health of Carers of Young People with Early Psychosis: A Biopsychosocial Approach', Australian Social Work, 72, pp. 260 - 273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0312407X.2018.1530269

Teasdale SB; Curtis J; Ward PB; Watkins A; Lederman O; Rosenbaum S; Kalucy M; Lappin J; Samaras K, 2019, 'The effectiveness of the Keeping the Body in Mind Xtend pilot lifestyle program on dietary intake in first-episode psychosis: Two-year outcomes', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 13, pp. 214 - 216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2019.02.003

Swaraj S; Wang M; Chung D; Curtis J; Firth J; Ramanuj PP; Sara G; Large M, 2019, 'Meta-analysis of natural, unnatural and cause-specific mortality rates following discharge from in-patient psychiatric facilities', Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 140, pp. 244 - 264, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/acps.13073

Teasdale SB; Ward PB; Jarman R; Wade T; Rossimel E; Curtis J; Lappin J; Watkins A; Samaras K, 2018, 'Is Obesity in Young People With Psychosis a Foregone Conclusion? Markedly Excessive Energy Intake Is Evident Soon After Antipsychotic Initiation', FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00725

Curtis J; Zhang C; McGuigan B; Pavel-Wood E; Morell R; Ward PB; Watkins A; Lappin J, 2018, 'y-QUIT: Smoking Prevalence, Engagement, and Effectiveness of an Individualized Smoking Cessation Intervention in Youth With Severe Mental Illness', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 9, pp. 683, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00683

Firth J; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Curtis J; Teasdale SB; Yung AR; Sarris J, 2018, 'Adjunctive nutrients in first-episode psychosis: A systematic review of efficacy, tolerability and neurobiological mechanisms', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 12, pp. 774 - 783, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12544

Happell B; Curtis J; Banfield M; Goss J; Niyonsenga T; Watkins A; Platania-Phung C; Moon L; Batterham P; Scholz B; Prescott V; Stanton R, 2018, 'Improving the cardiometabolic health of people with psychosis: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial of the Physical Health Nurse Consultant service', Contemporary Clinical Trials, 73, pp. 75 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2018.09.001

Boydell KM; Ball J; Curtis J; De Jager A; Kalucy M; Lappin J; Rosenbaum S; Tewson A; Vaughan P; Ward PB; Watkins A, 2018, 'A Novel Landscape for Understanding Physical and Mental Health: Body Mapping Research with Youth Experiencing Psychosis', Art/Research International: A Transdisciplinary Journal, 3, pp. 236 - 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.18432/ari29337

Lappin JM; Wijaya M; Watkins A; Morell R; Teasdale S; Lederman O; Rosenbaum S; Dick S; Ward P; Curtis J, 2018, 'Cardio-metabolic risk and its management in a cohort of clozapine-treated outpatients', Schizophrenia Research, 199, pp. 367 - 373, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2018.02.035

Curtis J; Watkins A; Teasdale S; Lederman O; Kalucy M; Lappin J; Samaras K; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB, 2018, '2-year follow-up: Still keeping the body in mind', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 52, pp. 602 - 603, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867417753553

Fibbins H; Ward PB; Watkins A; Curtis J; Rosenbaum S, 2018, 'Improving the health of mental health staff through exercise interventions: a systematic review', Journal of Mental Health, 27, pp. 184 - 191, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2018.1437614

Poon AWC; Curtis J; Ward P; Loneragan C; Lappin J, 2018, 'Physical and psychological health of carers of young people with first episode psychosis', Australasian Psychiatry, 26, pp. 184 - 188, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856217748250

Lederman O; Rosenbaum S; Maloney C; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2017, 'Modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors in youth with at-risk mental states: A cross-sectional pilot study', Psychiatry Research, 257, pp. 424 - 430, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2017.08.034

Ward PB; Firth J; Rosenbaum S; Samaras K; Stubbs B; Curtis J, 2017, 'Lifestyle interventions to reduce premature mortality in schizophrenia', The Lancet Psychiatry, 4, pp. e14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(17)30235-3

Atkinson RJ; Fulham WR; Michie PT; Ward PB; Todd J; Stain H; Langdon R; Thienel R; Paulik G; Cooper G; Anthes L; Bowen D; Case V; Clark S; Collins-Langworthy J; Curtis J; Ehlkes T; Haddow T; Lawrence C; Logan S; Loneragan C; Loughland C; Mathersul D; O'Donnell M; Paine K; Sharp T; Scott R; Sculley A; Seal M; Thompson P; Tooney M; Tooney P; Treen L; Whitton A; Rasser P; Carr V; Weickert TW; Schall U, 2017, 'Electrophysiological, cognitive and clinical profiles of at-risk mental state: The longitudinal minds in transition (MinT) study', PLoS ONE, 12, pp. e0171657, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0171657

Jensen C; Curtis J; Lappin J, 2016, 'Acute tranquilisation in young people with first-episode psychosis: Let's start low, go slow', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50, pp. 1204 - 1205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867416659364

Perkes IE; Curtis J; McGrath JJ, 2016, 'Don't ignore the skeleton in the psychiatric closet', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50, pp. 1106 - 1107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867416667826

Boydell K; Curtis J; de Jager A; Kalucy M; Khut G; Lappin J; Rosenbaum S; Tewson A; Ward P; Watkins A, 2016, 'Keeping the Body in Mind over Time: Mapping Experiences of Young People with Psychosis', EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY, 10, pp. 107 - 107, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000385582800317&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Teasdale SB; Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Curtis J; Kalucy M; Samaras K; Ward PB, 2016, 'Preventing antipsychotic-induced weight gain in first-episode psychosis: Transitioning dietitians into routine care', Nutrition and Dietetics, 73, pp. 303 - 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12211

Teasdale SB; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Curtis J; Kalucy M; Samaras K, 2016, 'A nutrition intervention is effective in improving dietary components linked to cardiometabolic risk in youth with first-episode psychosis', British Journal of Nutrition, 115, pp. 1987 - 1993, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007114516001033

Suetani S; Rosenbaum S; Scott JG; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2016, 'Bridging the gap: What have we done and what more can we do to reduce the burden of avoidable death in people with psychotic illness?', Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 25, pp. 205 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S2045796015001043

Curtis J; Watkins A; Rosenbaum S; Teasdale S; Kalucy M; Samaras K; Ward PB, 2016, 'Evaluating an individualized lifestyle and life skills intervention to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain in first-episode psychosis', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 10, pp. 267 - 276, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12230

Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Ward PB; Pearce D; Fitzpatrick K; Curtis J, 2016, 'Psychiatry HeAL thyself!', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50, pp. 600, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867415620023

Samaras K; Correll CU; Curtis J, 2016, 'Premature mortality and schizophrenia - The need to heal right from the start', JAMA Psychiatry, 73, pp. 535 - 536, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.3432

Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Ward PB; Pearce D; Fitzpatrick K; Curtis J, 2016, 'Psychiatry heal thyself: a lifestyle intervention targeting mental health staff to enhance uptake of lifestyle interventions for people prescribed antipsychotic medication', EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY, 33, pp. S619 - S619, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.2314

Rosenbaum S; Tiedemann A; Stanton R; Parker A; Waterreus A; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2016, 'Implementing evidence-based physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: An Australian perspective', Australasian Psychiatry, 24, pp. 49 - 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856215590252

Trollor J; Salomon C; Curtis J; Watkins A; Rosenbaum S; Samaras K; Ward PB, 2016, 'Positive cardiometabolic health for adults with intellectual disability: An early intervention framework', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 22, pp. 288 - 293, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY15130

Ferrara M; Mungai F; Miselli M; Shiers D; Curtis J; Starace F, 2016, 'Strategies to implement physical health monitoring in people affected by severe mental Illness: A literature review and introduction to the Italian adaptation of the positive cardiometabolic health algorithm', Journal of Psychopathology, 21, pp. 269 - 280

Rosenbaum S; Tiedemann A; Ward PB; Curtis J; Sherrington C, 2015, 'Physical activity interventions: An essential component in recovery from mental illness', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49, pp. 1544 - 1545, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-094314

Jang J; Futeran S; Large M; Curtis J, 2015, 'An audit of general practitioner involvement in public community mental health care', Australasian Psychiatry, 23, pp. 571 - 574, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856215592479

Weickert T; Weinberg D; Lenroot R; Catts SV; Wells R; Vercammen A; O'Donnell M; Galletly C; Liu D; Balzan R; Short B; Pellen D; Curtis J; Carr VJ; Kulkarni J; Schofield PR; Weickert CS; Schofield P, 2015, 'Adjunctive raloxifene treatment improves attention and memory in men and women with schizophrenia', Molecular Psychiatry, 20, pp. 685 - 694, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/mp.2015.11

Rosenbaum S; Lagopoulos J; Curtis J; Taylor L; Watkins A; Barry BK; Ward PB, 2015, 'Aerobic exercise intervention in young people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders; improved fitness with no change in hippocampal volume', Psychiatry Research - Neuroimaging, 232, pp. 200 - 201, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pscychresns.2015.02.004

Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Teasdale S; Curtis J; Samaras K; Kalucy M; Vancampfort D; Ward PB, 2015, 'Aerobic exercise capacity: An important correlate of psychosocial function in first episode psychosis', Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 131, pp. 234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/acps.12350

Teasdale S; Harris S; Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Samaras K; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2015, 'Individual Dietetic Consultations in First Episode Psychosis: A Novel Intervention to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk', Community Mental Health Journal, 51, pp. 211 - 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-014-9787-7

Ferrara M; Mungai F; Miselli M; Shiers D; Curtis J; Starace F, 2015, 'Strategies to implement physical health monitoring in people affected by severe mental Illness: A literature review and introduction to the Italian adaptation of the positive cardiometabolic health algorithm', Journal of Psychopathology, 21, pp. 269 - 280

Shiers D; Curtis J, 2014, 'Cardiometabolic health in young people with psychosis', The Lancet Psychiatry, 1, pp. 492 - 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(14)00072-8

Curtis J; Shiers D, 2014, 'Progress towards parity: Improving the physical health of long-term psychiatric inpatients', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 48, pp. 1060 - 1061, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867414547056

Scully A; Pilgrim J; Rosenbaum S; Wilson S; Kalucy M; Davenport C; Ward P; Curtis J, 2014, '"I wil b L8, c u in 10": use of mobile phones within Youth Mental Health', EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY, 8, pp. 162 - 162

Asghari-Fard M; Curtis J; Ward P; Samaras K, 2014, 'Positive cardiometabolic health for adolescents: a practical guide for prevention and early intervention', EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY, 8, pp. 113 - 113

Watkins A; Teasedale S; Rosenbaum S; Kalucy M; Samaras K; Ward P; Curtis J, 2014, 'Keeping the Body in Mind: A description of a healthy lifestyle program in an early psychosis framework', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 23, pp. 42 - 43, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000342662700167&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Watkins A; Rosenbaum S; Teasedale S; Samaras K; Kalucy M; Ward P; Curtis J, 2014, 'The Keeping the Body in Mind Program. Preventing antipsychotic-induced weight gain in first episode psychosis with lifestyle interventions', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 23, pp. 42 - 42, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000342662700166&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Rosenbaum S; Tiedemann A; Sherrington C; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2014, 'Physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 75, pp. 964 - 974, http://dx.doi.org/10.4088/JCP.13r08765

Arnoldy R; Curtis J; Samaras K, 2014, 'The effects of antipsychotic switching on diabetes in chronic schizophrenia', Diabetic Medicine, 31, pp. e16 - e19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dme.12359

Rosenbaum S; Lim LX; Newall H; Curtis J; Watkins A; Samaras K; Ward PB, 2014, 'Observation to action: Progressive implementation of lifestyle interventions to improve physical health outcomes in a community-based early psychosis treatment program', Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 48, pp. 1063 - 1064, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867414539400

Rosenbaum S; Tiedemann A; Sherrington C; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2014, 'Physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 18, pp. e150 - e150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.161

Ward PB; Logan S; Scully A; Mathersul D; Loneragan C; Curtis J; Stain HJ; Michie P; Todd J; Schall U; Landon R; Atkinson R, 2014, 'Poster #T256 AGE OF ONSET AND PREVALENCE OF SUBSTANCE USE IN HELP-SEEKING ULTRA-HIGH RISK YOUTH ARE LINKED TO CURRENT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY', Schizophrenia Research, 153, pp. S380 - S380, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0920-9964(14)71072-2

Curtis J; Newall H; Myles N; Shiers D; Samaras K, 2013, 'Antipsychotic drug-treated patients best suited for metformin therapy. Reply.', Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 128, pp. 489

Curtis J; Newall H; Myles N; Shiers D; Samaras K, 2013, 'Reply', Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 128, pp. 489 - 489, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/acps.12148

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