By Professor Philip Ward

Journal articles

Fibbins H; Ward PB; Morell R; Lederman O; Teasdale S; Davies K; McGuigan B; Curtis J, 2024, 'Evaluation of a smoking cessation program for adults with severe mental illness in a public mental health service', Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 31, pp. 990 - 997, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpm.13052

Schuch FB; Vancampfort D; Richards J; Rosenbaum S; Ward P; Stubbs B, 2024, 'Reply to: Letter to the editor: Comment on Schuch et al., “Exercise as a treatment for depression: A meta-analysis adjusting for publication bias”', Journal of Psychiatric Research, 179, pp. 399 - 400, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.08.046

Monteiro FC; Oliveira Silva FD; Waclawovsky AJ; Alves Ferreira JV; Jesus-Moraleida FRD; Schuch FB; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Morell R; Carneiro L; Deslandes AC, 2024, 'Physical activity and sedentary behavior levels among individuals with mental illness: A cross-sectional study from 23 countries', PLoS ONE, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301583

Curtis J; Teasdale SB; Morell R; Wadhwa P; Watkins A; Lederman O; O'Donnell C; Fibbins H; Ward PB, 2024, 'Implementation of a lifestyle and life-skills intervention to prevent weight-gain and cardiometabolic abnormalities in young people with first-episode psychosis as part of routine care: The Keeping the Body in Mind program', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.13508

Teasdale SB; Ardill-Young O; Morell R; Ward PB; Khandaker GM; Upthegrove R; Curtis J; Perry BI, 2024, 'Metabolic syndrome risk prediction in an Australian sample with first-episode psychosis using the psychosis metabolic risk calculator: A validation study', Australasian Psychiatry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10398562241269171

Nian SY; Hirani V; Ardill-Young O; Ward PB; Curtis J; Teasdale SB, 2023, 'The resting metabolic rate of people with severe mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis', British Journal of Nutrition, 130, pp. 2025 - 2038, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007114523001162

Hawker P; Bellamy J; McHugh C; Wong TY; Williams K; Wood A; Anderson V; Tonge BJ; Ward P; Sciberras E; Bellgrove MA; Silk T; Lin PI; Eapen V, 2023, 'Effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for improving the physical health of children and adolescents taking antipsychotic medications: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMJ Open, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073893

Heissel A; Heinen D; Brokmeier LL; Skarabis N; Kangas M; Vancampfort D; Stubbs B; Firth J; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Hallgren M; Schuch F, 2023, 'Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression', British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57, pp. 1049 - 1057, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-106282

Wheatley L; McKeon G; Pebole M; Wells R; Rees S; B. Ward P; Rosenbaum S, 2023, 'Gender-Based Violence is a Blind Spot for Sports and Exercise Medicine Professionals', Sports Medicine, 53, pp. 1491 - 1493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01742-8

Srasuebkul P; Walker AR; Cvejic RC; Trollor JN; Lappin JM; Curtis J; Samaras K; Dean K; Ward PB; Reppermund S, 2023, 'Hospital service utilisation of people previously hospitalised with different subtypes of psychotic disorder: A record linkage study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 57, pp. 844 - 853, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674221115642

Solmi M; Thompson T; Estradé A; Agorastos A; Radua J; Cortese S; Dragioti E; Leisch F; Vancampfort D; Thygesen LC; Aschauer H; Schlögelhofer M; Aschauer E; Schneeberger A; Huber CG; Hasler G; Conus P; Do Cuénod KQ; von Känel R; Arrondo G; Fusar-Poli P; Gorwood P; Llorca PM; Krebs MO; Scanferla E; Kishimoto T; Rabbani G; Skonieczna-Żydecka K; Brambilla P; Favaro A; Takamiya A; Zoccante L; Colizzi M; Bourgin J; Kamiński K; Moghadasin M; Seedat S; Matthews E; Wells J; Vassilopoulou E; Gadelha A; Su KP; Kwon JS; Kim M; Lee TY; Papsuev O; Manková D; Boscutti A; Gerunda C; Saccon D; Righi E; Monaco F; Croatto G; Cereda G; Demurtas J; Brondino N; Veronese N; Enrico P; Politi P; Ciappolino V; Pfennig A; Bechdolf A; Meyer-Lindenberg A; Kahl KG; Domschke K; Bauer M; Koutsouleris N; Winter S; Borgwardt S; Bitter I; Balazs J; Czobor P; Unoka Z; Mavridis D; Tsamakis K; Bozikas VP; Tunvirachaisakul C; Maes M; Rungnirundorn T; Supasitthumrong T; Haque A; Brunoni AR; Costardi CG; Schuch FB; Polanczyk G; Luiz JM; Fonseca L; Aparicio LV; Valvassori SS; Nordentoft M; Vendsborg P; Hoffmann SH; Sehli J; Sartorius N; Heuss S; Guinart D; Hamilton J; Kane J; Rubio J; Sand M, 2023, 'Validation of the Collaborative Outcomes study on Health and Functioning during Infection Times (COH-FIT) questionnaire for adults', Journal of Affective Disorders, 326, pp. 249 - 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.12.022

Watkins A; Stein-Parbury J; Curtis J; Poole J; Teasdale S; Fibbins H; Rossimel E; Lederman O; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Denney-Wilson E, 2023, 'Tackling change in mental health service delivery: A qualitative evaluation of a lifestyle program targeting mental health staff – Keeping our Staff in Mind (KoSiM)', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 34, pp. 237 - 245, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.633

Vancampfort D; Kimbowa S; Ward PB; Onekalit K; Lukwata H; Mugisha J, 2023, 'A 10-hours workshop improves physical activity prescription for mental illness knowledge and confidence in health care professionals: a nation-wide multicentre study from Uganda', Disability and Rehabilitation, 45, pp. 170 - 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.2003448

Marshall J; Ferrier B; Martindale R; Ward PB, 2023, 'A grounded theory exploration of programme theory within waves of wellness surf therapy intervention', Psychology and Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2023.2214590

Monteiro FC; Plácido J; Silva FDO; de Lima JD; Schuch FB; Ward PB; Deslandes AC, 2023, 'Sedentary behavior and physical activity: barriers and facilitators for active behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic', Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, 72, pp. 195 - 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0047-2085000000428

Carneiro L; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Clemente FM; Ramirez-Campillo R; Monteiro-Júnior RS; Martins A; Afonso J, 2022, 'Web-based exercise interventions for patients with depressive and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials', Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 44, pp. 331 - 341, http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2021-2026

Matthews EW; Cowman M; Brannigan M; Rosenbaum S; Sloan D; Ward PB; Denieffe S, 2022, 'Implementing experience-based co-design to develop a physical activity programme in recovery-focused outpatient mental health services', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2021.0101

Schuch FB; Bulzing RA; Meyer J; López-Sánchez GF; Grabovac I; Willeit P; Vancampfort D; Caperchione CM; Sadarangani KP; Werneck AO; Ward PB; Tully M; Smith L, 2022, 'Moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior changes in self-isolating adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a cross-sectional survey exploring correlates', Sport Sciences for Health, 18, pp. 155 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11332-021-00788-x

Solmi M; Estradé A; Thompson T; Agorastos A; Radua J; Cortese S; Dragioti E; Leisch F; Vancampfort D; Thygesen LC; Aschauer H; Schloegelhofer M; Akimova E; Schneeberger A; Huber CG; Hasler G; Conus P; Cuénod KQD; von Känel R; Arrondo G; Fusar-Poli P; Gorwood P; Llorca PM; Krebs MO; Scanferla E; Kishimoto T; Rabbani G; Skonieczna-Żydecka K; Brambilla P; Favaro A; Takamiya A; Zoccante L; Colizzi M; Bourgin J; Kamiński K; Moghadasin M; Seedat S; Matthews E; Wells J; Vassilopoulou E; Gadelha A; Su KP; Kwon JS; Kim M; Lee TY; Papsuev O; Manková D; Boscutti A; Gerunda C; Saccon D; Righi E; Monaco F; Croatto G; Cereda G; Demurtas J; Brondino N; Veronese N; Enrico P; Politi P; Ciappolino V; Pfennig A; Bechdolf A; Meyer-Lindenberg A; Kahl KG; Domschke K; Bauer M; Koutsouleris N; Winter S; Borgwardt S; Bitter I; Balazs J; Czobor P; Unoka Z; Mavridis D; Tsamakis K; Bozikas VP; Tunvirachaisakul C; Maes M; Rungnirundorn T; Supasitthumrong T; Haque A; Brunoni AR; Costardi CG; Schuch FB; Polanczyk G; Luiz JM; Fonseca L; Aparicio LV; Valvassori SS; Nordentoft M; Vendsborg P; Hoffmann SH; Sehli J; Sartorius N; Heuss S; Guinart D; Hamilton J; Kane J; Rubio J; Sand M, 2022, 'Physical and mental health impact of COVID-19 on children, adolescents, and their families: The Collaborative Outcomes study on Health and Functioning during Infection Times - Children and Adolescents (COH-FIT-C&A)', Journal of Affective Disorders, 299, pp. 367 - 376, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.09.090

Solmi M; Estradé A; Thompson T; Agorastos A; Radua J; Cortese S; Dragioti E; Leisch F; Vancampfort D; Thygesen LC; Aschauer H; Schloegelhofer M; Akimova E; Schneeberger A; Huber CG; Hasler G; Conus P; Cuénod KQD; von Känel R; Arrondo G; Fusar-Poli P; Gorwood P; Llorca PM; Krebs MO; Scanferla E; Kishimoto T; Rabbani G; Skonieczna-Żydecka K; Brambilla P; Favaro A; Takamiya A; Zoccante L; Colizzi M; Bourgin J; Kamiński K; Moghadasin M; Seedat S; Matthews E; Wells J; Vassilopoulou E; Gadelha A; Su KP; Kwon JS; Kim M; Lee TY; Papsuev O; Manková D; Boscutti A; Gerunda C; Saccon D; Righi E; Monaco F; Croatto G; Cereda G; Demurtas J; Brondino N; Veronese N; Enrico P; Politi P; Ciappolino V; Pfennig A; Bechdolf A; Meyer-Lindenberg A; Kahl KG; Domschke K; Bauer M; Koutsouleris N; Winter S; Borgwardt S; Bitter I; Balazs J; Czobor P; Unoka Z; Mavridis D; Tsamakis K; Bozikas VP; Tunvirachaisakul C; Maes M; Rungnirundorn T; Supasitthumrong T; Haque A; Brunoni AR; Costardi CG; Schuch FB; Polanczyk G; Luiz JM; Fonseca L; Aparicio LV; Valvassori SS; Nordentoft M; Vendsborg P; Hoffmann SH; Sehli J; Sartorius N; Heuss S; Guinart D; Hamilton J; Kane J; Rubio J; Sand M, 2022, 'The collaborative outcomes study on health and functioning during infection times in adults (COH-FIT-Adults): Design and methods of an international online survey targeting physical and mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic', Journal of Affective Disorders, 299, pp. 393 - 407, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.048

Rosenbaum S; Stierli M; McCullagh S; Newby J; Ward PB; Harvey S; Steel Z, 2022, 'An open trial of the RECONNECT exercise program for NSW Police Officers with posttraumatic stress disorder or psychological injury', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 33, pp. 28 - 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.406

Vancampfort D; Byansi PK; Namutebi H; Lillian N; Kinyanda E; Bbosa RS; Ward PB; Lukwata H; Mugisha J, 2022, 'Correlates of physical activity stages of change in people living with HIV in a Ugandan community', Disability and Rehabilitation, 44, pp. 443 - 448, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1770345

Wrigglesworth J; Harding IH; Ward P; Woods RL; Storey E; Fitzgibbon B; Egan G; Murray A; Shah RC; Trevaks RE; Ward S; Mcneil JJ; Ryan J, 2022, 'Factors Influencing Change in Brain-Predicted Age Difference in a Cohort of Healthy Older Individuals', Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, 6, pp. 163 - 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ADR-220011

Mugisha J; Byansi PK; Ward P; Vancampfort D, 2022, 'Less time spent walking and depressive symptoms are associated with more self-perceived disability in primary care patients: a cross-sectional study from Uganda', Pan African Medical Journal, 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.41.173.30453

Vancampfort D; Mugisha J; Byansi PK; Namutebi H; Rosenbaum S; Lukwata H; Ward PB, 2022, 'Mental contrasting and implementation of physical activity intentions in Ugandan primary care patients with mental health problems: A real-world intervention involving support partners', Psychiatry Research, 307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2021.114335

Curtis J; Teasdale S; Morell R; Wadhwa P; Lederman O; Fibbins H; Watkins A; Ward P, 2022, 'Implementation of a lifestyle and life-skills intervention to prevent weight-gain and cardiometabolic abnormalities in people with first-episode psychosis: the Keeping the Body in Mind program', European Psychiatry, 65, pp. S131 - S132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.359

Fibbins H; Edwards L; Morell R; Lederman O; Ward P; Curtis J, 2021, 'Implementing an Exercise Physiology Clinic for Consumers Within a Community Mental Health Service: A Real-World Evaluation', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.791125

McKenzie RJ; Chambers TP; Nicholson-Perry K; Pilgrim J; Ward PB, 2021, '“Feels Good to Get Wet”: The Unique Affordances of Surf Therapy Among Australian Youth', Frontiers in Psychology, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.721238

Griffen K; Lederman O; Morell R; Fibbins H; Curtis J; Ward P; Teasdale S, 2021, 'Confidence levels of exercise physiology and dietetic students’ pre- and post-practicum within mental health facilities', Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 16, pp. 433 - 441, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-12-2020-0086

Cvejic RC; Srasuebkul P; Walker AR; Reppermund S; Lappin JM; Curtis J; Samaras K; Dean K; Ward P; Trollor JN, 2021, 'The health service contact patterns of people with psychotic and non-psychotic forms of severe mental illness in New South Wales, Australia: A record-linkage study', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 56, pp. 675 - 685, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674211031483

Rossimel E; Teasdale SB; Poole J; Fibbins H; Curtis J; Watkins A; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB, 2021, 'Keeping our staff in mind: Dietary results of a lifestyle intervention targeting mental health staff', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 32, pp. 451 - 457, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.377

Fogarty A; Steel Z; Ward PB; Boydell KM; McKeon G; Rosenbaum S, 2021, 'Trauma and mental health awareness in emergency service workers: A qualitative evaluation of the behind the seen education workshops', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094418

Fibbins H; Ward PB; Stanton R; Czsonek L; Cudmore J; Michael S; Steel Z; Rosenbaum S, 2021, 'Embedding an exercise professional within an inpatient mental health service: A qualitative study (vol 17, 100300, 2019)', MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 20, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000657477700037&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Vancampfort D; Kimbowa S; Ward PB; Mugisha J, 2021, 'Physical activity, physical fitness and quality of life in outpatients with a psychotic disorder versus healthy matched controls in a low-income country', Schizophrenia Research, 229, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2021.01.019

Marshall J; Ferrier B; Ward PB; Martindale R, 2021, '“I feel happy when I surf because it takes stress from my mind”: An Initial Exploration of Program Theory within Waves for Change Surf Therapy in Post-Conflict Liberia', Journal of Sport for Development, 9, pp. 1 - 17

Vancampfort D; Byansi P; Ward PB; Mugisha J, 2021, 'Correlates of missed HIV appointments in low-resource settings: a study from Uganda', African Journal of AIDS Research, 20, pp. 125 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2021.1895235

Smith L; Ward PB; Vancampfort D; López-Sánchez GF; Yang L; Grabovac I; Jacob L; Pizzol D; Veronese N; Shin JI; Lee J; McDermott DT; Koyanagi A, 2021, 'Food Insecurity With Hunger and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents From 53 Countries', International Journal of Sexual Health, 33, pp. 88 - 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2020.1855287

Vancampfort D; Ward PB, 2021, 'Physical activity correlates across the lifespan in people with epilepsy: a systematic review', Disability and Rehabilitation, 43, pp. 1359 - 1366, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1665113

Vancampfort D; Byansi PK; Namutebi H; Kinyanda E; Bbosa RS; Ward PB; Lukwata H; Mugisha J, 2021, 'The efficacy of a lay health workers–led physical activity counselling program in patients with HIV and mental health problems: a real-world intervention from Uganda', AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 33, pp. 1189 - 1195, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2021.1874268

Smith L; Grabovac I; Jacob L; López-Sánchez GF; Yang L; Shin JI; Sohn M; Ward PB; McDermott DT; Koyanagi A, 2020, 'Bullying Victimization and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents Aged 12–15 Years From 53 Countries: A Global Perspective', Journal of Sexual Medicine, 17, pp. 2148 - 2155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.08.007

Watkins A; Stein-Parbury J; Denney-Wilson E; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S, 2020, 'Upskilling Mental Health Nurses to Address the Burden of Poor Metabolic Health: A Mixed Method Evaluation', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41, pp. 925 - 931, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2020.1744204

Ostuzzi G; Papola D; Gastaldon C; Schoretsanitis G; Bertolini F; Amaddeo F; Cuomo A; Emsley R; Fagiolini A; Imperadore G; Kishimoto T; Michencigh G; Nosé M; Purgato M; Dursun S; Stubbs B; Taylor D; Thornicroft G; Ward PB; Hiemke C; Correll CU; Barbui C, 2020, 'Erratum: Safety of psychotropic medications in people with COVID-19: Evidence review and practical recommendations (BMC Medicine (2020) 18 (215) DOI: 10.1186/s12916-020-01685-9)', BMC Medicine, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01757-w

Fibbins H; Czosnek L; Stanton R; Davison K; Lederman O; Morell R; Ward P; Rosenbaum S, 2020, 'Self-reported physical activity levels of the 2017 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) conference delegates and their exercise referral practices', Journal of Mental Health, 29, pp. 565 - 572, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2018.1521935

Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Baldeo R; Fibbins H; Jarman R; Lederman O; Perram A; Poole J; Rossimel E; Smith G; Teasdale S; Wade T; Watkins A; White A; Pearce D; Curtis J, 2020, 'Changing health workforce attitudes to promote improved physical health in mental health service users: Keeping our Staff in Mind (KoSiM)', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 31, pp. 447 - 455, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.320

Vancampfort D; Basangwa D; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Mugisha J, 2020, 'Test-retest reliability and correlates of the simple physical activity questionnaire in ugandan out-patients with psychosis', African Health Sciences, 20, pp. 1438 - 1445, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i3.49

Deenik J; Czosnek L; Teasdale SB; Stubbs B; Firth J; Schuch FB; Tenback DE; Van Harten PN; Tak ECPM; Lederman O; Ward PB; Hendriksen IJM; Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S, 2020, 'From impact factors to real impact: Translating evidence on lifestyle interventions into routine mental health care', Translational Behavioral Medicine, 10, pp. 1070 - 1073, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibz067

Lederman O; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Maloney C; Watkins A; Teasdale S; Morell R; Curtis J, 2020, 'Stepping up early treatment for help-seeking youth with at-risk mental states: Feasibility and acceptability of a real-world exercise program', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 14, pp. 450 - 462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12871

Fibbins H; Ward P; Stanton R; Thom J; Burdett A; Lederman O; Rosenbaum S, 2020, 'Australian exercise physiology student attitudes and knowledge towards people living with mental illness', Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 15, pp. 193 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-01-2020-0006

Ostuzzi G; Papola D; Gastaldon C; Schoretsanitis G; Bertolini F; Amaddeo F; Cuomo A; Emsley R; Fagiolini A; Imperadore G; Kishimoto T; Michencigh G; Nosé M; Purgato M; Serdar D; Stubbs B; Taylor D; Thornicroft G; Ward PB; Hiemke C; Correll CU; Barbui C, 2020, 'Safety of psychotropic medications in people with COVID-19: Evidence review and practical recommendations', BMC Medicine, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01685-9

Fibbins H; Ward PB; Curtis J; Watkins A; Lederman O; Morell R; Rosenbaum S, 2020, 'Effectiveness of a brief lifestyle intervention targeting mental health staff: Analysis of physical fitness and activity in the Keeping Our Staff in Mind study', BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 6, pp. e000761, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000761

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