By Professor Valsamma Eapen

Journal articles

Elkhodiry AA; Bokhari SA; Alagha N; Mohammed D; Kakkar R; Abdalla A; Copiaco A; Himeur Y; Ritz C; Beheshti A; Mansoor W; Albanna A; Eapen V, 2026, 'Home-based eye tracking for early autism screening: a scoping review of approaches, evidence, and implementation challenges', BMC Psychiatry, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-026-08255-y

Velalagan R; Wu WT; John JR; Lin P-I; Eapen V, 2026, 'Effectiveness of social skills interventions in young people aged 12 to 25 years with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Psychiatry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-026-08579-9

Thazhissery A; Huda MN; Diaz AM; Bartrop I; Cabrera N; Eapen V; Jairam R, 2026, 'Innovation in Acute Adolescent Mental Healthcare: Evaluating a Responsive and Sustainable Mental Healthcare Model', Healthcare, 14, pp. 2837 - 2837, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14172837

Stylianakis AA; Pincham H; Chawla S; Mathew NE; Eapen V, 2026, 'Using eye tracking to explore the relationship between autism traits, joint attention, cognition and adaptive functioning in preschool children', Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11689-026-09714-z

Dadds MR; Leonard B; Moelle EC; Clark-Whitney E; Eapen V; Tonge B; Northam J; Turnell A; Tully L, 2026, 'Brief online parent-led early intervention for childhood autism: A randomised-controlled trial.', Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, pp. 48674261477988, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674261477988

John JR; Budiman WS; Lam-Cassettari C; Grimes PZ; Hingorani K; Kang YQ; Aishworiya R; Sundarimaa E; Volgyesi-Molnar M; Stefanik K; Szekeres A; Mardare I; Rad F; Eapen V, 2026, 'Correction: Cross-cultural associations between behavioural, emotional, and cognitive differences in autistic children and parental wellbeing: evidence from five countries', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 17, pp. 1951636, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1951636

Huda MN; Jamali H; Monir M; Rahman A; Schlesinger AM; Bartrop I; Barton G; Hurst A; Andrews C; Eapen V; Jairam R, 2026, 'A Cross-Sectional Study of Prescribed Sleep Medication Use and Its Clinical and Demographic Factors Among Young People Receiving Mental Health Crisis Interventions in Sydney, Australia', Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcap.70071

Lin J; Scott JG; Eapen V; Kallapiran K; O'Shea P; Haslam D; Edirippulige S; Davidson PM, 2026, 'Cumulative Adverse Childhood Experiences and Multiple Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Population-Based Study', Stress and Health, 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smi.70202

Kaouar S; Fleming GE; Neo B; McDonogh C; Koh L; Chan AB; Chen L; Forrest S; Hawes DJ; Eapen V; Kimonis ER, 2026, 'Out of Sync: Parent-Child Behavioral Synchrony in Conduct Problem Subgroups', Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10802-026-01491-6

Rees SJ; Mohsin M; Greene CM; Dadds M; Eapen V; Suomi A; Moussa B; Martins N; Silove D; Tol W, 2026, 'Trajectories of Intimate Partner Violence, Common Mental Disorders, and Functioning Among Women of Reproductive Age in Conflict-Affected Timor-Leste', American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ort0000935

Winata T; John J; Wang S; Smead M; Wu WT; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw S-T; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin P-I; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Di Mento B; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Effectiveness of a Digital Screening and Navigation Model in Addressing Unmet Social Needs among Parents and Caregivers in Priority Population Groups: A Randomised Controlled Trial', International Journal of Integrated Care, 26, pp. 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.9228

Cibralic S; Myat P; Barker L; Fay-Stammbach T; Landry A; Meredith L; Pretty D; Allan A; Heath J; Eapen V, 2026, 'A Qualitative Evaluation of Caregivers’ Perceptions of a New Australian Public Mental Health Service (Nurturing Connections)', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23070930

John JR; Budiman WS; Lam-Cassettari C; Grimes PZ; Hingorani K; Kang YQ; Aishworiya R; Sundarimaa E; Volgyesi-Molnar M; Stefanik K; Szekeres A; Mardare I; Rad F; Eapen V, 2026, 'Cross-cultural associations between behavioural, emotional, and cognitive differences in autistic children and parental wellbeing: evidence from five countries', Frontiers in Psychiatry, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1850089

Cibralic S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Editorial: Early Identification of Developmental Delays: Are Two-Stage Screeners the Next Logical Step?', Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 65, pp. 872 - 874, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2025.11.014

Sawrikar V; Leung S; Hodgins M; McHugh C; Ardill-Young O; Eapen V; Lingam R; Curtis J, 2026, 'From Silos to Synergy: Insights From Health Professionals on Integrating Youth Mental Health Care', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.70213

Alagha N; Elkhodiry AA; Copiaco A; Himeur Y; Mansoor W; Ritz C; Eapen V; Albanna A; Beheshti A, 2026, 'Hybrid ensemble learning for Autism Spectrum Disorder screening using eye-tracking scanpath', Array, 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.array.2026.100753

Mok ESJ; Lam-Cassettari C; John JR; Loueizi P; Wright O; Eapen V, 2026, 'Implementation of a Digital Tool to Identify Child Development and Parental Mental Health Needs Among Multicultural Communities Attending a School-Based Wellbeing Hub', Child Care Health and Development, 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.70321

Cibralic S; Mahmic S; Bhopti A; Kern ML; Barker L; De Silva P; Afroze E; Aekins K; Eapen V, 2026, 'Mixed-methods evaluation protocol for the Now & Next programme: a codesigned, family-centred peer-led caregiver support programme', BMJ Open, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-122129

Hodgins M; Ostojic K; Edwards K; Lawson K; Hu N; Lyle K; Jubelin M; Arora A; Baird K; Dadich A; Eapen V; Henry A; Hopwood N; Kohlhoff J; O’Loughlin G; Lingam R; Rogers H; Raman S; Rimes T; Woolfenden S; Group OBOTFC, 2026, 'The Barriers and Enablers to Implementing Child and Family Health Hubs for Migrant Families', International Journal of Integrated Care, 26, pp. 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.9847

John JR; Chua A; Eapen V, 2026, 'Maternal And Paternal Differences in Parental Stress and Children’s Autistic Features Among Parents of Preschool Autistic Children', Autism, 30, pp. 1191 - 1205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261427131

Zouki JJ; Wu WT; Stylianakis A; Eapen V, 2026, 'Genetic Underpinnings of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder With and Without Tics: Implications of Genetic Heterogeneity on Clinical Management', American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 201, pp. 159 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.b.33068

Honisett S; Williams I; Ding J; Woolfenden S; Minton L; Lingam R; Hackworth N; Eapen V; Eastwood J; Goldfeld S, 2026, 'How Do Families Experiencing Adversity Seek Information and Services to Support Their Child's Mental Health? A Qualitative Study', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70151

Chan NY; John JR; Mathew NE; Masi A; Ong LK; Eapen V; Lin PI; Walker AK, 2026, 'The relationship between chronic stress, co-occurring conditions, sleep, and autistic features including severity using hair cortisol concentration.', Psychoneuroendocrinology, 186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107769

McHugh CM; John JR; Wu WT; Eapen V, 2026, 'The spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders: comorbidities as clues to pathogenesis', Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 39, pp. 91 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/YCO.0000000000001068

Wu WT; John JR; Mendoza Diaz A; Eapen V, 2026, 'Occurrence of mental health challenges and their association with autistic traits, cognitive level and adaptive functioning in autistic preschool children', Bjpsych Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10966

Ostojic K; Chiu S; Takchi S; Burnett H; Scott T; Waugh MC; Berg A; Hodgins M; Killedar A; Khan J; Henry G; Reedman S; Mimmo L; Karem I; Shiva S; Azmatullah S; Calderan J; Mohamed M; Olaso A; van Hoek D; van Hoek M; Wilkinson A; Woodbury M; Strnadová I; Masi A; Chambers G; Zwi K; Eapen V; Elliott E; Sherwood J; Dale R; Martin T; Sheedy HS; McIntyre S; Lingam R; Paget S; Woolfenden S, 2026, 'EPIC-ND: a multi-site, randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of social prescribing for the unmet social needs of children with a neurodisability and their parent/carers – a study protocol', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003847

Choi S; Huda MN; John JR; Eapen V, 2026, 'The Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Treating Adolescents and Young Adults with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Long COVID: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 22, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S570223

John JR; Robinson H; Lambiase S; Nicholls S; Diez M; Barr KR; Ostojic K; Doyle AK; Kliendienst L; Foster M; Syron L; Carson T; Kohlhoff J; Dadich A; Brennan C; Katsamangos B; Kemp L; Finlay-Jones A; O’Loughlin G; Boydell K; Raman S; Deen N; Lawson K; Schmied V; Katz I; Page A; Grace R; Kanaan AM; Young R; Brandtman E; Bratel L; Hodgins M; Lingam R; Lam-Cassettari C; Goldfeld S; Walker AK; Lin PI; Morton S; Silva D; Downs J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Codesign and knowledge translation of the Strength-based, Tiered, Accessible Resources and Supports (STARS) for Kids study to identify and support child development, parental mentalwell-being and family psychosocial needs: a mixed-methods research protocol', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-004031

Wu WT; John JR; Diaz AM; Dissanayake C; Eapen V, 2026, 'Cognitive, Behavioural and Communication Correlates of Dysregulation in Australian Autistic Preschoolers', Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07387-0

John J; Winata T; Wang S; Smead M; Wu WT; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin PI; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Di Mento B; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Determinants of unmet social needs and the role of parental mental health in families from multicultural and regional/rural communities of Australia', Plos One, 21, pp. e0332560, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332560

Rajeswaran P; Eapen V; Lee C; Kohlhoff JR, 2026, 'Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for Parenting-Related Outcomes: A Scoping Review', Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.34133/jemdr.0036

Cibralic S; Wu W; Ahinkorah BO; Lam-Cassettari C; Woolfenden S; Kohlhoff J; Grace R; Kemp L; Johnson P; Murphy E; Deering A; Raman S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Home Visiting Interventions and Their Impact on Mental Health, Psychosocial, and Parenting Practice Outcomes of Vulnerable Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23010063

John JR; Winata T; Wang S; Smead M; Wu WT; Kohlhoff J; Schmied V; Jalaludin B; Lawson K; Liaw ST; Lingam R; Page A; Lam-Cassettari C; Boydell K; Lin PI; Katz I; Dadich A; Raman S; Grace R; Doyle AK; McClean T; Mento BD; Preddy J; Woolfenden S; Eapen V, 2026, 'Identifying subgroups with differential levels of service response to a digital screening and service navigation program for unmet social care needs', Plos One, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332790

Rahaman KS; Mills C; Gebremariam RB; John JR; Subramanium M; Ekanayake K; Eapen V; Arora A, 2026, 'Prevalence of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Among Preschool Children of Migrants and Refugees in High-Income Western Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40489-026-00571-z

Hawker PJ; Bellamy J; Wong TY; Mchugh C; Ward P; Wood A; Tonge B; Williams K; Bellgrove M; Silk TJ; Anderson V; Akram F; Eapen V, 2025, 'Effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for preventing or managing the adverse cardiometabolic and other physical health effects of antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis', Bjpsych Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10919

Cibralic S; Fay-Stammbach T; Landry A; Meredith L; Pretty D; Allan A; Olsen N; Heath J; Costa D; Eapen V, 2025, 'Mixed-methods evaluation protocol for the Nurturing Connections Programme: a new Australian perinatal and infant mental health service', BMJ Open, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108094

Efron D; Taylor K; Chan E; Payne JM; Prakash C; Lee KJ; Cranswick N; Lin PI; Eapen V, 2025, 'A Pilot Randomized Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial of Medicinal Cannabis in Adolescents with Tourette Syndrome', Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 10, pp. 702 - 709, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/can.2024.0188

John JR; Pickup W; Mendoza Diaz A; Cibralic S; Heys A; Schmied V; Barnett B; Eapen V, 2025, 'Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Enhanced Midwifery Care to Support Women Experiencing Subclinical Depression: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22121835

Eapen V; Mendoza Diaz A, 2025, 'MindLink: preliminary evidence on a virtual Community of Practice for child and adolescent mental health in the Australian context', Australian Health Review, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AH25191

John JR; Lam-Cassettari C; Dissanayake C; Eapen V, 2025, 'Sociodemographic and clinical indicators associated with quality of life among parents of autistic children', BMC Pediatrics, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05682-w

Cibralic S; Wu WT; Ahinkorah BO; Lam-Cassettari C; Woolfenden S; Kohlhoff J; Grace R; Kemp L; Johnson P; Murphy E; Deering A; Raman S; Eapen V, 2025, 'Systematic review and meta-analysis of home visiting interventions aimed at enhancing child mental health, psychosocial, and developmental outcomes in vulnerable families', BMC Pediatrics, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05580-1

Cibralic S; Barker L; Hawker P; Tonge B; Williams K; Elliott EJ; Bellgrove M; Silk T; Anderson V; Kohn M; Sciberras E; Eapen V, 2025, 'Systematic review: the impact of policy levers on mental health service utilization and access for Autistic children', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13034-025-00963-9

Honisett S; Lingam R; Eapen V; Oldenburg B; Hackworth N; Hiscock H; Charalambous G; Minton L; Pringle G; Woolfenden S; Dalziel K; Eastwood J; Goldfeld S, 2025, 'A Novel Digital Platform to Support Child and Family Mental Health in Australia (Child and Family eHub): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Evaluation', JMIR Research Protocols, 14, pp. e72548, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/72548

Rahaman KS; Eapen V; Subramanium M; John JR; Ekanayake K; Arora A, 2025, 'Prevalence and risk factors of neurodevelopmental disorders among migrant and refugee preschool children in high-income western countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol', Plos One, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314333

Barker L; Wang SS; Huda MN; John JR; Wu WT; Lin PID; Eapen V, 2025, 'Community-based mental health interventions for reducing youth suicidal thoughts and behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Psychiatry, 25, pp. 1041 - 1041, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07527-3

Chau V; Eapen V; Hawkins E; Kohlhoff J, 2025, 'Parenting Characteristics and Callous-Unemotional Traits in Children Aged 0–6 Years: A Systematic Narrative Review', Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 56, pp. 1494 - 1519, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10578-023-01634-6

Di Mento B; John JR; Diaz AM; Lin PI; Masi A; Grove R; Eapen V, 2025, 'Sex Differences in the Broad Autism Phenotype: Insights from the Australian Biobank', Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55, pp. 3700 - 3710, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06466-4

Harris SA; Eapen V; Kohlhoff J, 2025, 'Differences between men and women accessing an Australian perinatal and infant mental health care navigation service—Why do fathers seek help?', Infant Mental Health Journal, 46, pp. 506 - 516, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/imhj.70012

Ostojic K; Hu N; Hodgins M; Lawson KD; Jubelin M; Rogers HJ; Hopwood N; Henry A; Kaplan C; Kohlhoff J; Baird K; Dadich A; Szanto T; Lingam R; Raman S; Eapen V; Rimes T; Woolfenden S; Adams J; Arora A; Aspery W; De Vroome M; Edwards K; Gale M; Grace R; Green M; Goodger B; Harris-Roxas B; Hayen A; Hua M; Jagers D; Johns A; Lawson K; Lyle K; Matha D; O’Loughlin G; Rodgers K; Rogers H; Schmied V; Son J; Sorenson K; Southcombe F; Webster A; Woodland L; Zwi K, 2025, 'Integrated Health–Social Hubs for Migrant Women and Infants', Pediatrics, 156, pp. S6 - S18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-070739A

Shirley J; John JR; Montgomery A; Whitehouse A; Eapen V, 2025, 'Utilising Behavioural and Sensory Profiles and Associated Perinatal Factors to Identify Meaningful Subgroups in Autism Spectrum Disorder', Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55, pp. 3203 - 3216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06421-3

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