Stephen Allison, Tarun Bastiampillai, Steve Kisely, Jeffrey Cl Looi
{"title":"Does youth-friendly mental health care improve therapeutic engagement and psychosocial outcomes?","authors":"Stephen Allison, Tarun Bastiampillai, Steve Kisely, Jeffrey Cl Looi","doi":"10.1177/10398562251351445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251351445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesWe discuss the paradox of young people dropping out of the Australian Government national youth psychotherapy programme (headspace), which is co-designed by youth people.ConclusionsA very large percentage of young people drop out of psychotherapy before completing evidence-based treatment. Youth-friendly psychotherapy services are hypothesised to improve therapeutic engagement and psychosocial outcomes. However, empowered young people may not choose greater engagement with psychotherapy. For example, the Australian Government recognises the right to youth-friendly services and headspace emphasises providing young people with access to support where, when, and how they want. Most appear to want very short courses of psychotherapy (1-3 sessions), which are associated with lower than expected psychosocial outcomes compared to other real-world services. Only the 20% who engage in 6 or more sessions have outcomes comparable to other psychotherapies. These findings have international significance because similar youth-friendly psychotherapy programmes are being established around the world.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251351445"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144537942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing borderline personality disorder within the NDIS: challenges and opportunities.","authors":"Cale Johnstone, Ben Bernard, Alex Holmes","doi":"10.1177/10398562251355156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251355156","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis paper describes a case of borderline personality disorder (BPD) receiving National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services and managed by an Area Mental Health Services (AMHS). It aims to explore the challenges encountered and identify useful principles of shared management.ConclusionsMental health guidelines for BPD highlight the importance of using an explicit and integrated theoretical approach and adequate clinician training. NDIS has a strong consumer-led focus, putting individuals in charge of their own care including choosing their providers and how workers address their needs. Disability support workers are not required to have any mental health training and are not provided with supervision. Initially an escalating cycle of affective instability, crisis, reduced self-agency and increasing NDIS support was observed. The support workers were placed in a vulnerable position. Integrated care required the intervention of a state-wide service.The provision of psychosocial support under the NDIS, especially for those with BPD, is in a process of development and an argument for more specific and specialised NDIS services can easily be made. Currently, at the very least, mental health clinicians need to consider whether more support is always better when considering the role of the NDIS in individuals with BPD.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251355156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144537943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The case for the psychotherapy written case: A 21<sup>st</sup> century argument.","authors":"Lynette Chazan, Jenny Randles","doi":"10.1177/10398562251355134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251355134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundDespite psychodynamic psychotherapy's evidence base as a treatment for a heterogenous group of maladies, the psychodynamic psychotherapy written case (PWC) remains a controversial training assessment.ObjectiveThe purpose of this article is to re-evaluate the PWC in light of recent scientific and cultural developments.ConclusionThe PWC is a robust preliminary basis for learning both basic psychodynamic competencies but also generalizable skills in sustaining a therapeutic alliance, as well as wider clinical, systemic, and self-care applications, overlapping with the values of the recovery movement, trauma-informed, and person-centred care. It may also represent an aspect of psychiatric practice made more valuable because not replicated by AI.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251355134"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uncovering the gaps: Violence risk assessment tools and their validity among Australian First Nations adults with mental disorders.","authors":"Edjoni Blackledge, Gemma Goodwin, Jessica Proctor, Stephane Shepherd","doi":"10.1177/10398562251353329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251353329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThere is ongoing debate on the cultural appropriateness of violence risk assessment tools, particularly for marginalised populations such as Australian First Nations peoples, in determining court outcomes.ObjectiveThis scoping review aims to evaluate existing validated violence risk assessment tools for use among Australian First Nations adults with diagnosed mental disorders.DesignA search across databases, including PsycINFO, MEDLINE and Web of Science, identified 1202 studies, of which 31 met eligibility criteria. Two studies were ultimately included.ResultsThe review found two studies examining the cultural appropriateness of these tools, both highlighting a significant lack of cultural validation. Existing instruments were criticised for potentially misidentifying violence risk in First Nations populations.ConclusionsThe scarcity of studies underscores the urgent need for culturally sensitive research and validation of risk assessment tools for Australian First Nations adults. This review questions the ethics of using unvalidated tools in sentencing and advocates for developing culturally appropriate methodologies for First Nations populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251353329"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ryan R D Chan, Emma Hamid, Thuy Le, Mariam Alaverdashvili, Annabelle Wanson, Katelyn Halpape
{"title":"Bridging the mind and body: exploring venous thromboembolism in psychiatric inpatients.","authors":"Ryan R D Chan, Emma Hamid, Thuy Le, Mariam Alaverdashvili, Annabelle Wanson, Katelyn Halpape","doi":"10.1177/10398562251353668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251353668","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify factors associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE) diagnosis in psychiatric inpatients in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective case-control chart review of patients admitted to the Dube Centre for Mental Health from January 2007 to December 2021. Cases were individuals aged 18 years and older who received anticoagulation for VTE treatment. Controls were randomly selected, with case-to-control ratio 1:4, from patients with a discharge diagnosis not including VTE. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, univariate, followed by multivariable logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with VTE diagnosis.ResultsA total of 32 VTE and 159 non-VTE patients were included. The mean age of VTE patients was 52 years (standard deviation [SD] = 19.7), 65.6% were female, and 65.6% had no previous VTE. Comorbidities including cancer (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 51.83; <i>p</i> = .004), cardiovascular conditions (AOR = 7.83; <i>p</i> = .01), and insomnia (AOR = 88.79; <i>p</i> = .01); psychiatric-specific interventions such as electroconvulsive therapy (AOR = 21.10; <i>p</i> < .001) and mechanical restraints (AOR = 12.65; <i>p</i> = .004); and acute medical diagnoses (AOR = 8.56; <i>p</i> = .01) were independently associated with developing VTE.ConclusionsPsychiatric inpatients have unique factors that increase the likelihood of developing VTE. Further research with a larger sample size and multicenter design is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251353668"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Selecting an appropriate patient for the RANZCP Psychotherapy Written Case: A structured approach using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.","authors":"Peter Devadason","doi":"10.1177/10398562251351468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251351468","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThis article provides psychiatry registrars with a structured approach to selecting an appropriate patient for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Psychotherapy Written Case summative assessment.ConclusionsThoughtful patient selection is crucial to achieving both a positive clinical outcome and a meaningful therapeutic experience for both patient and registrar. This article presents a structured framework based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to guide patient selection, enhancing the likelihood of a successful psychotherapeutic process.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251351468"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Australia's psychedelic experiment: reflections from a psychiatrist clinical researcher.","authors":"Adam Bayes","doi":"10.1177/10398562251347890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251347890","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundDespite a limited evidence base to inform clinicians, Australia has adopted a national approach in rescheduling psilocybin and MDMA as clinical therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), respectively.PurposeThis paper explores clinical research domains warranting further investigation through outlining the reflections of a clinical-academic psychiatrist involved in psychedelic trial work.ResultsEight domains were found to warrant further research investigation including: efficacy, safety (including combining with psychotropics), psychotherapy models, psychological support, therapeutic touch, set/setting and examination of naturalistic data.ConclusionsThe clinical availability of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) gives greater impetus for careful research studies, informing treatment and improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251347890"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144504715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Involuntary celibacy: A brief history of the 'Incel' movement, and clinical considerations for psychiatrists.","authors":"Katherine Watson, Scott Harden, Gemma McKeon","doi":"10.1177/10398562251351509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251351509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThis viewpoint paper explores the development of a new online subculture known as involuntary celibates or 'incels'. The emergence of this online community will be discussed, with reference to foundations within the wider men's rights movement. The incel worldview, core beliefs underlying this culture, demographics and how this ideology relates to mental illness, personality construct and offending behaviour will be explored. Illustrative scenarios are provided of clinical situations where psychiatric assessment of incel ideology can provide valuable insights and inform healthcare and risk assessment. Lastly, consideration will be given as to how incel culture and beliefs may impact young Australians.ConclusionsThe incel movement is a concerning phenomenon of relevance to psychiatrists. We offer some clinical recommendations for those working with young men expressing incel-related beliefs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251351509"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144504716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pattern of emergency department presentations for deliberate self-harm at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Nazish Imran, Qasim Qadeer, Suhail Niazi, Maryam Ayub, Yar Muhammad, Ayesha Azmat, Bilawal Arshad Cheema, Sadiq Naveed","doi":"10.1177/10398562251353370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251353370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveDeliberate self-harm (DSH) is a complex event with multitude of contributing factors. The emergency department has an essential role as first point of contact with patients who present with DSH. We aimed to determine the pattern of DSH presenting in emergency department of a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.MethodFollowing ethical approval, data including demographics, methods, reasons, and intent were collected for 6 months (January-June 2022) and analyzed using SPSS-26.Results485 cases (53.2% males) with mean age of 29 years (SD ± 13.16), were included. More than half (55.4%) were married with urban predominance (81.9%). One-fourth of patients were housewives. The most frequent DSH method was ingestion of a poisonous substance (95.1%), followed by firearms (1.2%). Among ingested substances, intake of wheat pills (23.1%), corrosives/acid (11.5%), and bleach (10.3%) was frequent. Immediate triggers for DSH included family conflicts (16.3%), intent to put pressure on family (17.7%), financial reasons (11.3%), and to get out of a situation (7.2%). Twenty-two percent (106) people had an intent to die. There were almost three presentations of DSH per day.ConclusionIngestion of poisonous substances, due to easy availability, highlights ongoing gaps that the policymakers can address to reduce the burden of DSH in Pakistan.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251353370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Candra Novi Ricardo Sibarani, Siti Salima, Gatot Nyarumenteng Adhipurnawan Winarno, Nicholas Adrianto, Ghea Mangkuliguna
{"title":"Prevalence of depression and anxiety in gestational trophoblastic disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Candra Novi Ricardo Sibarani, Siti Salima, Gatot Nyarumenteng Adhipurnawan Winarno, Nicholas Adrianto, Ghea Mangkuliguna","doi":"10.1177/10398562251355145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251355145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThe objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among individuals diagnosed with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), considering the significant emotional toll associated with miscarriage, surgical procedures, and prolonged β-hCG monitoring.MethodsWe systematically searched for studies published up to February 2024 that reported on the prevalence of anxiety and depression in GTD. The databases included PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, EBSCOHost, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Data from the included studies were independently extracted by four researchers and analyzed using MedCalc v19.5.1. This study was registered with PROSPERO (registration number CRD42024525746).ResultsOur analysis included seven studies involving a total of 462 participants. The findings revealed an overall prevalence of anxiety at 34.9% and depression at 22.2%, indicating a significant psychological impact on patients with GTD.ConclusionThe high prevalence of anxiety and depression underscores the necessity for physicians to provide comprehensive psychological support to patients with GTD. Educating patients about their disorder, treatment options, and potential consequences is crucial for managing the psychological aspects of GTD.</p>","PeriodicalId":8630,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":"10398562251355145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144482927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}