By Scientia Professor Helen Margaret Christensen

Journal articles

Calear AL; Batterham PJ; Trias A; Christensen H, 2022, 'The Literacy of Suicide Scale: Development, Validation, and Application', Crisis, 43, pp. 385 - 390, http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000798

McCallum SM; Batterham PJ; Christensen H; Werner-Seidler A; Nicolopoulos A; Newton N; Teesson M; Calear AL, 2022, 'Personality factors associated with suicidal ideation, plans and attempts in adolescents', Journal of Affective Disorders, 310, pp. 135 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.05.010

Macdonald D; Nicolopoulos A; McLachlan K; Habak S; Christensen H; Boydell KM, 2022, 'Tragedies, Fates, Furies and Fuels: Narratives of Individuals Bereaved by Suicide', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, pp. 8715, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148715

Batterham PJ; Calear AL; Reily N; Tang S; Han J; Christensen H, 2022, 'Factors associated with professional mental health service use among adults with suicidal ideation', Journal of Affective Disorders, 307, pp. 278 - 285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.04.013

McGillivray L; Gan DZQ; Wong Q; Han J; Hetrick S; Christensen H; Torok M, 2022, 'Three-arm randomised controlled trial of an m-health app and digital engagement strategy for improving treatment adherence and reducing suicidal ideation in young people: study protocol', BMJ Open, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058584

Josifovski N; Shand F; Morley K; Chia J; Henshaw R; Petrie K; Reda B; Li E; Theobald A; Onie S; Torok M; Berrouiguet S; Batterham PJ; Carter G; Haber P; Christensen H; Larsen ME, 2022, 'A pilot study of a text message and online brief contact intervention following self-harm or a suicide attempt: A mixed methods evaluation', General Hospital Psychiatry, 76, pp. 1 - 2, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2022.03.002

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

Tang S; Reily NM; Arena AF; Sheanoda V; Han J; Draper B; Batterham PJ; Mackinnon AJ; Christensen H, 2022, 'Predictors of not receiving mental health services among people at risk of suicide: A systematic review', Journal of Affective Disorders, 301, pp. 172 - 188, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.01.054

Coleshill MJ; Baldwin P; Black M; Newby J; Shrestha T; Haffar S; Mills L; Stensel A; Cockayne N; Tennant J; Harvey S; Christensen H, 2022, 'The Essential Network (TEN): Protocol for an Implementation Study of a Digital-First Mental Health Solution for Australian Health Care Workers During COVID-19', JMIR Research Protocols, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/34601

Calear AL; McCallum SM; Christensen H; Mackinnon AJ; Nicolopoulos A; Brewer JL; Werner-Seidler A; Morse AR; Kazan D; Farrer LM; Kampel L; Batterham PJ, 2022, 'The Sources of Strength Australia project: A cluster randomised controlled trial of a peer-connectedness school-based program to promote help-seeking in adolescents', Journal of Affective Disorders, 299, pp. 435 - 443, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.12.043

Deady M; Glozier N; Calvo R; Johnston D; Mackinnon A; Milne D; Choi I; Gayed A; Peters D; Bryant R; Christensen H; Harvey SB, 2022, 'Preventing depression using a smartphone app: a randomized controlled trial', Psychological Medicine, 52, pp. 457 - 466, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291720002081

Tang S; Reily NM; Arena AF; Batterham PJ; Calear AL; Carter GL; Mackinnon AJ; Christensen H, 2022, 'People Who Die by Suicide Without Receiving Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review', Frontiers in Public Health, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.736948

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

Batterham PJ; Christensen H; Calear AL; Werner-Seidler A; Kazan D, 2022, 'Rates and Predictors of Deterioration in a Trial of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Reducing Suicidal Thoughts', Archives of Suicide Research, 26, pp. 937 - 947, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2020.1848671

Gan DZQ; McGillivray L; Larsen ME; Christensen H; Torok M, 2022, 'Technology-supported strategies for promoting user engagement with digital mental health interventions: A systematic review', Digital Health, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20552076221098268

Baldwin PA; Black MJ; Newby JM; Brown L; Scott N; Shrestha T; Cockayne N; Tennant J; Harvey SB; Christensen H, 2022, 'The Essential Network (TEN): Rapid development and implementation of a digital-first mental health solution for Australian healthcare workers during COVID-19', BMJ Innovations, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjinnov-2021-000807

Deady M; Collins DAJ; Johnston DA; Glozier N; Calvo RA; Christensen H; Harvey SB, 2022, 'The impact of depression, anxiety and comorbidity on occupational outcomes', Occupational Medicine, 72, pp. 17 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqab142

Minihan S; Songco A; Andrews J; Grunewald K; Werner-Seidler A; Blakemore S-J; Christensen H; Fox E; Goodyer I; Raffe W; Schweizer S, 2022, 'Development of a gamified cognitive training app “Social Brain Train” to enhance adolescent mental health: a participatory design study protocol', , http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17441.1

Baker STE; Deady M; Birrell L; Ross K; Fitzpatrick S; Newton N; Cockayne N; Loughland C; Christensen H; Teesson M; Chapman C, 2021, 'Prevention of mental and substance use disorders: Shaping priorities for research and implementation', Mental Health and Prevention, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2021.200211

Beames JR; Li SH; Newby JM; Maston K; Christensen H; Werner-Seidler A, 2021, 'The upside: coping and psychological resilience in Australian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13034-021-00432-z

Hoare E; Collins S; Marx W; Callaly E; Moxham-Smith R; Cuijpers P; Holte A; Nierenberg AA; Reavley N; Christensen H; Reynolds CF; Carvalho AF; Jacka F; Berk M, 2021, 'Universal depression prevention: An umbrella review of meta-analyses', Journal of Psychiatric Research, 144, pp. 483 - 493, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.10.006

Gan DZQ; McGillivray L; Han J; Christensen H; Torok M, 2021, 'Effect of Engagement With Digital Interventions on Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Frontiers in Digital Health, 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2021.764079

Calear AL; McCallum S; Kazan D; Werner-Seidler A; Christensen H; Batterham PJ, 2021, 'Application of the inter-personal psychological theory of suicide in a non-clinical community-based adolescent population', Journal of Affective Disorders, 294, pp. 235 - 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.011

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

Torok M; Konings P; Passioura J; Chen NA; Hewett M; Phillips M; Burnett A; Shand F; Christensen H, 2021, 'Spatial Errors in Automated Geocoding of Incident Locations in Australian Suicide Mortality Data', Epidemiology, 32, pp. 896 - 903, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/EDE.0000000000001403

Gayed A; Kugenthiran N; LaMontagne AD; Christensen H; Glozier N; Harvey SB, 2021, 'Can an online mental health training programme improve physician supervisors' behaviour towards trainees?', Internal Medicine Journal, 51, pp. 1441 - 1449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imj.15207

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

Beames JR; Christensen H; Werner-Seidler A, 2021, 'School teachers: the forgotten frontline workers of Covid-19', Australasian Psychiatry, 29, pp. 420 - 422, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10398562211006145

Batterham PJ; Calear AL; Sunderland M; Kay-Lambkin F; Farrer LM; Christensen H; Gulliver A, 2021, 'A brief intervention to increase uptake and adherence of an internet-based program for depression and anxiety (Enhancing Engagement with Psychosocial Interventions): Randomized controlled trial', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/23029

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

Furukawa TA; Suganuma A; Ostinelli EG; Andersson G; Beevers CG; Shumake J; Berger T; Boele FW; Buntrock C; Carlbring P; Choi I; Christensen H; Mackinnon A; Dahne J; Huibers MJH; Ebert DD; Farrer L; Forand NR; Strunk DR; Ezawa ID; Forsell E; Kaldo V; Geraedts A; Gilbody S; Littlewood E; Brabyn S; Hadjistavropoulos HD; Schneider LH; Johansson R; Kenter R; Kivi M; Björkelund C; Kleiboer A; Riper H; Klein JP; Schröder J; Meyer B; Moritz S; Bücker L; Lintvedt O; Johansson P; Lundgren J; Milgrom J; Gemmill AW; Mohr DC; Montero-Marin J; Garcia-Campayo J; Nobis S; Zarski AC; O'Moore K; Williams AD; Newby JM; Perini S; Phillips R; Schneider J; Pots W; Pugh NE; Richards D; Rosso IM; Rauch SL; Sheeber LB; Smith J; Spek V; Pop VJ; Ünlü B; van Bastelaar KMP; van Luenen S; Garnefski N; Kraaij V; Vernmark K; Warmerdam L; van Straten A; Zagorscak P; Knaevelsrud C; Heinrich M; Miguel C; Cipriani A; Efthimiou O; Karyotaki E; Cuijpers P, 2021, 'Dismantling, optimising, and personalising internet cognitive behavioural therapy for depression: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis using individual participant data', The Lancet Psychiatry, 8, pp. 500 - 511, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(21)00077-8

Tang S; Werner-Seidler A; Torok M; Mackinnon AJ; Christensen H, 2021, 'The relationship between screen time and mental health in young people: A systematic review of longitudinal studies', Clinical Psychology Review, 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2021.102021

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

Karyotaki E; Efthimiou O; Miguel C; Bermpohl FMG; Furukawa TA; Cuijpers P; Riper H; Patel V; Mira A; Gemmil AW; Yeung AS; Lange A; Williams AD; Mackinnon A; Geraedts A; Van Straten A; Meyer B; Björkelund C; Knaevelsrud C; Beevers CG; Botella C; Strunk DR; Mohr DC; Ebert DD; Kessler D; Richards D; Littlewood E; Forsell E; Feng F; Wang F; Andersson G; Hadjistavropoulos H; Christensen H; Ezawa ID; Choi I; Rosso IM; Klein JP; Shumake J; Garcia-Campayo J; Milgrom J; Smith J; Montero-Marin J; Newby JM; Bretón-López J; Schneider J; Vernmark K; Bücker L; Sheeber LB; Warmerdam L; Farrer L; Heinrich M; Huibers MJH; Kivi M; Kraepelien M; Forand NR; Pugh N; Lindefors N; Lintvedt O; Zagorscak P; Carlbring P; Phillips R; Johansson R; Kessler RC; Brabyn S; Perini S; Rauch SL; Gilbody S; Moritz S; Berger T; Pop V; Kaldo V; Spek V; Forsell Y, 2021, 'Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Network Meta-analysis', JAMA Psychiatry, 78, pp. 361 - 371, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.4364

Sanatkar S; Baldwin P; Huckvale K; Christensen H; Harvey S, 2021, 'e-mental health program usage patterns in randomized controlled trials and in the general public to inform external validity considerations: Sample groupings using cluster analyses', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23, pp. e18348, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/18348

Baldwin PA; Rasmussen V; Trollor JN; Zhao JL; Anderson J; Christensen H; Boydell K, 2021, 'Idtwo: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a web-based mental health intervention for australians with intellectual disability', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052473

Anstey KJ; Butterworth P; Christensen H; Easteal S; Cherbuin N; Leach L; Burns R; Kiely KM; Mortby ME; Eramudugolla R; Gad I, 2021, 'Cohort Profile Update: The PATH through Life Project', International Journal of Epidemiology, 50, pp. 35 - 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyaa179

Beames JR; Lingam R; Boydell K; Calear AL; Torok M; Maston K; Zbukvic I; Huckvale K; Batterham PJ; Christensen H; Werner-Seidler A, 2021, 'Protocol for the process evaluation of a complex intervention delivered in schools to prevent adolescent depression: The Future Proofing Study', BMJ Open, 11, pp. e042133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042133

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

Habak S; Bennett J; Davies A; Davies M; Christensen H; Boydell K, 2020, 'Edge of the present: A virtual reality tool to cultivate future thinking, positive mood and wellbeing', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 1 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010140

Hu MX; Palantza C; Setkowski K; Gilissen R; Karyotaki E; Cuijpers P; Riper H; De Beurs D; Nuij C; Christensen H; Calear A; Werner-Seidler A; Hoogendoorn A; Van Balkom A; Eikelenboom M; Smit J; Van Ballegooijen W, 2020, 'Comprehensive database and individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials on psychotherapies reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviour: Study protocol', BMJ Open, 10, pp. e037566, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037566

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

Mitchell BL; Kirk KM; McAloney K; Wright MJ; Davenport TA; Hermens DF; Scott JG; McGrath JJ; Gillespie NA; Carpenter JS; O'Callaghan VS; Medland S; Christensen H; Martin NG; Burns JM; Hickie IB, 2020, '16Up: Outline of a Study Investigating Wellbeing and Information and Communication Technology Use in Adolescent Twins', Twin Research and Human Genetics, 23, pp. 345 - 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.83

Baldwin PA; Sanatkar S; Clarke J; Fletcher S; Gunn J; Wilhelm K; Campbell L; Zwar N; Harris M; Lapsley H; Hadzi-Pavlovic D; Christensen H; Proudfoot J, 2020, 'A web-based mental health intervention to improve social and occupational functioning in adults with type 2 diabetes (the springboard trial): 12-month outcomes of a randomized controlled trial', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22, pp. e16729, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/16729

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

Wong QJJ; Torok M; van Spijker BAJ; Werner-Seidler A; Calear AL; Batterham PJ; Han J; Christensen H, 2020, 'Identifying subgroups within a sample of adults with a suicide attempt history using the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide', Psychiatry Research, 293, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113406

Han J; McGillivray L; Wong QJJ; Werner-Seidler A; Wong I; Calear A; Christensen H; Torok M, 2020, 'A mobile health intervention (LifeBuoy App) to help young people manage suicidal thoughts: protocol for a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial', JMIR Research Protocols, 9, pp. e23655, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/23655

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