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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463 works between 1997 and 2026
All (463) Journal Article (388) Other Outputs (4) Conference Publication (61) Book Chapter (10)

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2015

Journal Article

The epidemiology and global burden of autism spectrum disorders

Baxter, A. J., Brugha, T. S., Erskine, H. E., Scheurer, R. W., Vos, T. and Scott, J. G. (2015). The epidemiology and global burden of autism spectrum disorders. Psychological Medicine, 45 (3), 601-613. doi: 10.1017/S003329171400172X

The epidemiology and global burden of autism spectrum disorders

2015

Journal Article

Global, regional, and national age-sex specific all-cause and cause-specific mortality for 240 causes of death, 1990-2013: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013

Naghavi, Mohsen, Wang, Haidong, Lozano, Rafael, Davis, Adrian, Liang, Xiaofeng, Zhou, Maigeng, Vollset, Stein Emil, Ozgoren, Ayse Abbasoglu, Abdalla, Safa, Abd-Allah, Foad, Aziz, Muna I. Abdel, Abera, Semaw Ferede, Aboyans, Victor, Abraham, Biju, Abraham, Jerry P., Abuabara, Katrina E., Abubakar, Ibrahim, Abu-Raddad, Laith J., Abu-Rmeileh, Niveen M. E., Achoki, Tom, Adelekan, Ademola, Ademi, Zanfi Na, Adofo, Koranteng, Adou, Arsene Kouablan, Adsuar, Jose C., Aernlov, Johan, Agardh, Emilie Elisabet, Akena, Dickens, Al Khabouri, Mazin J. ... GBD 2013 Mortality and Causes of Death Collaborators (2015). Global, regional, and national age-sex specific all-cause and cause-specific mortality for 240 causes of death, 1990-2013: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet, 385 (9963), 117-171. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)61682-2

Global, regional, and national age-sex specific all-cause and cause-specific mortality for 240 causes of death, 1990-2013: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013

2015

Journal Article

Psychotic experiences and psychological distress predict contemporaneous and future non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts in a sample of Australian school-based adolescents

Martin, G., Thomas, H., Andrews, T., Hasking, P. and Scott, J. G. (2015). Psychotic experiences and psychological distress predict contemporaneous and future non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts in a sample of Australian school-based adolescents. Psychological Medicine, 45 (2), 429-437. doi: 10.1017/S0033291714001615

Psychotic experiences and psychological distress predict contemporaneous and future non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts in a sample of Australian school-based adolescents

2015

Conference Publication

Early Career Psychiatrists Special Interest Group Symposium

Mills, N., Nelson, E., Scott, J., Whitfield, J., Martin, N., Wright, M., Wray, N., Byrne, E. and Martin, J. (2015). Early Career Psychiatrists Special Interest Group Symposium. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2015 Congress: Measurers and Thinkers: Psychiatry as Science and Art, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 3-15 May 2015. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/0004867415578344

Early Career Psychiatrists Special Interest Group Symposium

2015

Conference Publication

Increased Maternal Pre-Pregnancy Bmi Is Associated with Offspring Psychosis-Related Outcomes: a Birth Cohort Study

Scott, James, Mamun, Abdullah, Najman, Jacob and McGrath, John J. (2015). Increased Maternal Pre-Pregnancy Bmi Is Associated with Offspring Psychosis-Related Outcomes: a Birth Cohort Study. 15th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (ICOSR), Colorado Springs, CO United States, 28 Mar-01 April 2015. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbv010

Increased Maternal Pre-Pregnancy Bmi Is Associated with Offspring Psychosis-Related Outcomes: a Birth Cohort Study

2015

Journal Article

Subtypes of psychotic-like experiences are differentially associated with suicidal ideation, plans and attempts in young adults

Capra, Carina, Kavanagh, David J., Hides, Leanne and Scott, James G. (2015). Subtypes of psychotic-like experiences are differentially associated with suicidal ideation, plans and attempts in young adults. Psychiatry Research, 228 (3), 894-898. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.05.002

Subtypes of psychotic-like experiences are differentially associated with suicidal ideation, plans and attempts in young adults

2015

Journal Article

Current CAPE-15: A measure of recent psychotic-like experiences and associated distress

Capra, Carina, Kavanagh, David J., Hides, Leanne and Scott, James G. (2015). Current CAPE-15: A measure of recent psychotic-like experiences and associated distress. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 11 (5), 1-7. doi: 10.1111/eip.12245

Current CAPE-15: A measure of recent psychotic-like experiences and associated distress

2015

Book Chapter

Childhood mental and developmental disorders

Scott, James G., Mihalopoulos, Cathrine, Erskine, Holly E., Roberts, Jacqueline and Rahman, Atif (2015). Childhood mental and developmental disorders. Disease control priorities: volume 4, mental, neurological, and substance use disorders. (pp. 145-162) edited by Vikram Patel, Dan Chisholm, Tarun Dua, Ramanan Laxminarayan and María Elena Medina-Mora. Washing, DC, United States: World Bank.

Childhood mental and developmental disorders

2015

Conference Publication

Using C-Reactive Protein Genetic Profile Scores to Predict Risk of Anxiety

Mills, N., Scott, J., Whitfield, J., Wright, M., Martin, N., Wray, N. and Byrne, E. (2015). Using C-Reactive Protein Genetic Profile Scores to Predict Risk of Anxiety. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2015 Congress: Measurers and Thinkers: Psychiatry as Science and Art, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 3-15 May 2015. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/0004867415578344

Using C-Reactive Protein Genetic Profile Scores to Predict Risk of Anxiety

2015

Conference Publication

Investigating the Relationship Between C-Reactive Protein Genetic Profile Scores and Depression

Mills, N., Nelson, E., Scott, J., Whitfield, J., Martin, N., Wright, M., Wray, N. and Byrne, E. (2015). Investigating the Relationship Between C-Reactive Protein Genetic Profile Scores and Depression. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2015 Congress: Measurers and Thinkers: Psychiatry as Science and Art, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 3-15 May 2015. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/0004867415578344

Investigating the Relationship Between C-Reactive Protein Genetic Profile Scores and Depression

2015

Conference Publication

From Consulting Rooms to Global Research: Clinical Psychiatrists Who Research

Scott, J. (2015). From Consulting Rooms to Global Research: Clinical Psychiatrists Who Research. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2015 Congress: Measurers and Thinkers: Psychiatry as Science and Art, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 3-15 May 2015. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/0004867415578344

From Consulting Rooms to Global Research: Clinical Psychiatrists Who Research

2015

Conference Publication

Psychological impact of chronic childhood skin disease on caregivers and families: a review

Rowe, C., Byrom, L., Scott, J. and Zappala, T. (2015). Psychological impact of chronic childhood skin disease on caregivers and families: a review. 48th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, Adelaide, SA Australia, 16 May 2015. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12337

Psychological impact of chronic childhood skin disease on caregivers and families: a review

2014

Journal Article

A heavy burden on young minds: the global burden of mental and substance use disorders in children and youth

Erskine H.E., Moffitt T.E., Copeland W.E., Costello E.J., Ferrari A.J., Patton G., Degenhardt L., Vos T., Whiteford H.A. and Scott J.G. (2014). A heavy burden on young minds: the global burden of mental and substance use disorders in children and youth. Psychological Medicine, 45 (7), 1551-1563. doi: 10.1017/S0033291714002888

A heavy burden on young minds: the global burden of mental and substance use disorders in children and youth

2014

Journal Article

Exposure to stressful life events during pregnancy predicts psychotic experiences via behaviour problems in childhood

Betts, Kim S., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jakob M., Scott, James and Alati, Rosa (2014). Exposure to stressful life events during pregnancy predicts psychotic experiences via behaviour problems in childhood. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 59, 132-139. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2014.08.001

Exposure to stressful life events during pregnancy predicts psychotic experiences via behaviour problems in childhood

2014

Journal Article

Successful recruitment to a study of first-episode psychosis by clinicians: a qualitative account of outcomes and influences on process

Patterson, Sue, Duhig, Michael, Connell, Melissa and Scott, James (2014). Successful recruitment to a study of first-episode psychosis by clinicians: a qualitative account of outcomes and influences on process. Journal of Mental Health, 23 (5), 225-230. doi: 10.3109/09638237.2014.924051

Successful recruitment to a study of first-episode psychosis by clinicians: a qualitative account of outcomes and influences on process

2014

Journal Article

Use of restrictive interventions in a child and adolescent inpatient unit: predictors of use and effect on patient outcomes

Duke, Suzanne G., Scott, James and Dean, Angela J. (2014). Use of restrictive interventions in a child and adolescent inpatient unit: predictors of use and effect on patient outcomes. Australasian Psychiatry, 22 (4), 360-365. doi: 10.1177/1039856214532298

Use of restrictive interventions in a child and adolescent inpatient unit: predictors of use and effect on patient outcomes

2014

Journal Article

Do young people with comorbid mental and alcohol disorders experience worse behavioural problems?

Salom, Caroline L., Betts, Kim S., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jackob M., Scott, James G. and Alati, Rosa (2014). Do young people with comorbid mental and alcohol disorders experience worse behavioural problems?. Psychiatry Research, 219 (2), 372-379. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.05.056

Do young people with comorbid mental and alcohol disorders experience worse behavioural problems?

2014

Journal Article

Isotretinoin and mental health in adolescents: Australian consensus

Rowe, Casey, Spelman, Lynda, Oziemski, Margaret, Ryan, Alexander, Manoharan, Shobhan, Wilson, Perry, Daubney, Michael and Scott, James (2014). Isotretinoin and mental health in adolescents: Australian consensus. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 55 (2), 162-167. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12117

Isotretinoin and mental health in adolescents: Australian consensus

2014

Journal Article

The global burden of conduct disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in 2010

Erskine, Holly E., Ferrari, Alize J., Polanczyk, Guilherme V., Moffitt, Terrie E., Murray, Christopher J. L., Vos, Theo, Whiteford, Harvey A. and Scott, James G. (2014). The global burden of conduct disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in 2010. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55 (4), 328-336. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12186

The global burden of conduct disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in 2010

2014

Journal Article

Bullying in children and adolescents: a modifiable risk factor for mental illness

Scott, James G., Moore, Sophie E., Sly, Peter D. and Norman, Rosana E. (2014). Bullying in children and adolescents: a modifiable risk factor for mental illness. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 48 (3), 209-212. doi: 10.1177/0004867413508456

Bullying in children and adolescents: a modifiable risk factor for mental illness

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 - 2026
    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

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

    Resilience in children exposed to trauma and adversity.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham

  • 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

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Honey Heussler

Completed supervision

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