Professor James Scott
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James Scott

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Background

James leads the Child and Youth Research Group at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and the Youth Mental Health Research Group at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research. He also practices clinically as a Child and Youth Psychiatrist with the Metro North Mental Health Service, where he is the Director of the Early Psychosis Service. James is the recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellowship (2016-2020), awarded for his research into prevention and intervention strategies to improve the mental health of adolescents.

James has established a programme of research developing preventative strategies and cost-effective real-world interventions for mental illness in children and youth. His research incorporates studies in epidemiology, clinical trials, bullying and psychiatric neuro-immunology. He is the elected chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Section for Youth Mental Health and an editor of the Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. In 2018, he was awarded the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ Senior Research Award, conferred on the “Fellow who has made the most significant contribution to psychiatric research in Australia and New Zealand over the preceding five years”.

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436 works between 1997 and 2025
All (436) Journal Article (362) Book Chapter (9) Conference Publication (61) Other Outputs (4)

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2016

Journal Article

Antineuronal antibody screening in early onset-cognitive decline

Ng, Faith, Scott, James G. and Bruxner, George (2016). Antineuronal antibody screening in early onset-cognitive decline. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 51 (7), 736-737. doi: 10.1177/0004867416670019

Antineuronal antibody screening in early onset-cognitive decline

2016

Journal Article

Cognitive and social functioning deficits after anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: an exploratory case series

McKeon, Gemma L., Scott, James G., Spooner, Donna M., Ryan, Alexander E., Blum, Stefan, Gillis, David, Langguth, Daman and Robinson, Gail A. (2016). Cognitive and social functioning deficits after anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: an exploratory case series. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 22 (8), 828-838. doi: 10.1017/S1355617716000679

Cognitive and social functioning deficits after anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: an exploratory case series

2016

Journal Article

Correlates of physical activity in people living with psychotic illness

Suetani, S., Waterreus, A., Morgan, V., Foley, D. L., Galletly, C., Badcock, J. C., Watts, G., McKinnon, A., Castle, D., Saha, S., Scott, J. G. and McGrath, J. J. (2016). Correlates of physical activity in people living with psychotic illness. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 134 (2), 129-137. doi: 10.1111/acps.12594

Correlates of physical activity in people living with psychotic illness

2016

Journal Article

Neural changes induced by antipsychotic administration in adolescence: a review of studies in laboratory rodents

Moe, Aung Aung Kywe, Scott, James G., Burne, Thomas H. J. and Eyles, Darryl W. (2016). Neural changes induced by antipsychotic administration in adolescence: a review of studies in laboratory rodents. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 30 (8), 771-794. doi: 10.1177/0269881116654776

Neural changes induced by antipsychotic administration in adolescence: a review of studies in laboratory rodents

2016

Journal Article

Frequent peer problems in Australian children and adolescents

Denham, Renee, McGee, Tara Renae, Eriksson, Li, McGrath, John, Norman, Rosana, Sawyer, Michael and Scott, James (2016). Frequent peer problems in Australian children and adolescents. Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 8 (3), 162-173. doi: 10.1108/JACPR-11-2015-0196

Frequent peer problems in Australian children and adolescents

2016

Journal Article

Pancreatitis associated with metformin used for management of clozapine-related weight gain

McFadden, Maia, Gordon, Anne, Leong, Geoff, Ward, David and Scott, James G. (2016). Pancreatitis associated with metformin used for management of clozapine-related weight gain. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50 (7), 701-702. doi: 10.1177/0004867416631830

Pancreatitis associated with metformin used for management of clozapine-related weight gain

2016

Journal Article

Addressing the burden of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition

Patel, Vikram, Chisholm, Dan, Parikh, Rachana, Charlson, Fiona J., Degenhardt, Louisa, Dua, Tarun, Ferrari, Alize J., Hyman, Steve, Laxminarayan, Ramanan, Levin, Carol, Lund, Crick, Medina Mora, María Elena, Petersen, Inge, Scott, James, Shidhaye, Rahul, Vijayakumar, Lakshmi, Thornicroft, Graham, Whiteford, Harvey and on behalf of the DCP MNS Author Group (2016). Addressing the burden of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition. The Lancet, 387 (10028), 1672-1685. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(15)00390-6

Addressing the burden of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition

2016

Journal Article

Childhood antecedents of schizophrenia: will understanding aetiopathogenesis result in schizophrenia prevention?

Scott, James G. (2016). Childhood antecedents of schizophrenia: will understanding aetiopathogenesis result in schizophrenia prevention?. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 51 (4), 493-495. doi: 10.1007/s00127-016-1184-9

Childhood antecedents of schizophrenia: will understanding aetiopathogenesis result in schizophrenia prevention?

2016

Journal Article

Autism in toddlers born very preterm

Pritchard, Margo Anne, de Dassel, Therese, Beller, Elaine, Bogossian, Fiona, Russo, Santo, Johnston, Linda, Paynter, Jessica, Russo, Santo and Scott, James (2016). Autism in toddlers born very preterm. Pediatrics, 137 (2) e20151949, e20151949.1-e20151949.10. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-1949

Autism in toddlers born very preterm

2016

Journal Article

Autoimmune encephalitis

Newman, M. P., Blum, S., Wong, R.C.W., Scott, J.G., Prain, K., Wilson, R.J. and Gillis, D. (2016). Autoimmune encephalitis. Internal Medicine Journal, 46 (2), 148-157. doi: 10.1111/imj.12974

Autoimmune encephalitis

2016

Journal Article

Condition-specific associations of symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents and young adults with asthma and food allergy

Ferro, Mark A., Van Lieshout, Ryan J., Scott, James G., Alati, Rosa, Mamun, Abdullah A. and Dingle, Kaeleen (2016). Condition-specific associations of symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents and young adults with asthma and food allergy. Journal of Asthma, 53 (3), 1-7. doi: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1104694

Condition-specific associations of symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents and young adults with asthma and food allergy

2016

Journal Article

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?

Suetani, S., Rosenbaum, S., Scott, J. G., Curtis, J. and Ward, P .B. (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 (3), 1-6. doi: 10.1017/S2045796015001043

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?

2016

Conference Publication

Intranasal Oxytocin and Social Perceptual Processing in Late Adulthood

Grainger, S., Henry, J., Vanman, E., Scott, J. and Labuschagne, I. (2016). Intranasal Oxytocin and Social Perceptual Processing in Late Adulthood. -, -, -. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press.

Intranasal Oxytocin and Social Perceptual Processing in Late Adulthood

2016

Conference Publication

Hallucinations in Adolescents and Risk for Mental Disorders in Adulthood: Prospective Evidence From the Musp Birth Cohort Study

Scott, J. G., Connell, M., Betts, K., Alati, R., Najman, J., Clavarino, A., Mamun, A. and McGrath, J. J. (2016). Hallucinations in Adolescents and Risk for Mental Disorders in Adulthood: Prospective Evidence From the Musp Birth Cohort Study. RANZCP 2016 Congress, Hong Kong, May 2016. LONDON: Sage Publications.

Hallucinations in Adolescents and Risk for Mental Disorders in Adulthood: Prospective Evidence From the Musp Birth Cohort Study

2016

Journal Article

Emotion regulation in adolescents with mental health problems

Henry, Julie D., Castellini, Julieta, Moses, Ernestina and Scott, James G. (2016). Emotion regulation in adolescents with mental health problems. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 38 (2), 197-207. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2015.1100276

Emotion regulation in adolescents with mental health problems

2016

Journal Article

A research agenda for childhood bullying

Allison, Stephen, Rose, Chad A., Scott, James, Roeger, Leigh and Bastiampillai, Tarun (2016). A research agenda for childhood bullying. Lancet Psychiatry, 3 (1), E1-E2. doi: 10.1016/S2215-0366(15)00516-7 show

A research agenda for childhood bullying

2016

Journal Article

Age at first tobacco use and risk of subsequent psychosis-related outcomes: A birth cohort study

McGrath, John J., Alati, Rosa, Clavarino, Alexandra, Williams, Gail M., Bor, William, Najman, Jake M., Connell, Melissa and Scott, James G. (2016). Age at first tobacco use and risk of subsequent psychosis-related outcomes: A birth cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50 (6), 577-583. doi: 10.1177/0004867415587341

Age at first tobacco use and risk of subsequent psychosis-related outcomes: A birth cohort study

2016

Journal Article

Association of different forms of bullying victimisation with adolescents’ psychological distress and reduced emotional wellbeing

Thomas, Hannah J., Chan, Gary C. K., Scott, James G., Connor, Jason P., Kelly, A.B. and Williams, Joanne (2016). Association of different forms of bullying victimisation with adolescents’ psychological distress and reduced emotional wellbeing. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50 (4), 371-379. doi: 10.1177/0004867415600076

Association of different forms of bullying victimisation with adolescents’ psychological distress and reduced emotional wellbeing

2016

Journal Article

Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents and young adults with food allergy

Ferro, M. A., van Lieshout, R. J., Ohayon, J. and Scott, J. G. (2016). Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents and young adults with food allergy. Allergy, 71 (4), 532-540. doi: 10.1111/all.12829

Emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents and young adults with food allergy

2016

Conference Publication

The prevalence of autoimmune encephalitis in patients presenting with first-episode psychosis

Scott, J. G., Gillis, D., Hargovan, H., Gundarpi, N., Ryan, A., Prain, K., Newman, M., Wong R, R., Parry, P. and Blum, S. (2016). The prevalence of autoimmune encephalitis in patients presenting with first-episode psychosis. RANZCP 2016 Congress, Hong Kong, 8-12 May 2016. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

The prevalence of autoimmune encephalitis in patients presenting with first-episode psychosis

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2029
    Pharmacogenetics to improve drug tolerability in child psychiatry
    NHMRC MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Services for a National Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Study
    Curtin University
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2025
    Watch Me Grow: Changing practice to improve Universal Child Health and Developmental Surveillance in the primary care setting (NHMRC Partnership Project administered by University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Australian Child Maltreatment Study (National Office for Child Safety grant led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Identifying and treating patients with psychosis who are positive to anti-neuronal antibodies
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    The first national study of child maltreatment in Australia: prevalence, health outcomes, and burden of disease (NHMRC Project Grant led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Nationally-representative population surveys of adolescent mental disorders in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam
    The University of Queensland in America, Inc
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Mental Health and Neuroscience Theme
    Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners - Metro South
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Anti-neuronal antibodies in patients with treatment refractory psychotic disorders
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Determining the best outcome measures for assessing cost-effectiveness of interventions for childhood mental disorders (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Prevention and Management of Youth Mental Illness
    NHMRC Practitioner Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    Can we predict who will develop major mental disorders? A long-term study of adolescent twins (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2018
    N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Research
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The outcomes of adolescents and young adults who experience hallucinations: A birth cohort study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    The Bryan Youth Mental Health PhD Scholarship
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2018
    Youth Mental Health Schizophrenia Initiative
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A longitudinal study of autism, development and parenting in preterm infants (< 29 weeks) from 2 to 4 years
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant

Availability

Professor James Scott is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Barriers to the optimal assessment, diagnosis and management of treatment-resistant schizophrenia in Australian children and adolescents.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Stephen Parker, Associate Professor Nicola Warren

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Autoimmune Psychosis.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a new tool for assessing concern level in threat assessment

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The role of non-clinical support services in improving functional outcomes among young adults with mental disorders in Australia: Evidence to inform mental health service planning

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Holly Erskine, Dr Sandra Diminic

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Resilience in children exposed to trauma and adversity.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of Cannabidiol on symptom management for children and adolescents with autism Spectrum Disorder

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Honey Heussler

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Leveraging pleiotropy in multivariate frameworks: Dissecting the genetic overlap between substance use, externalizing behaviour, and schizophrenia

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

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