Overview
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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Works
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2011
Journal Article
The association between physical health and delusional-like experiences: A general population study
Saha, Sukanta, Scott, James, Varghese, Daniel and McGrath, John (2011). The association between physical health and delusional-like experiences: A general population study. Plos One, 6 (4) e18566, e18566-1-e18566-5. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0018566
2011
Journal Article
The association between general psychological distress and delusional-like experiences: A large population-based study
Saha, Sukanta, Scott, James G., Varghese, Daniel and McGrath, John J. (2011). The association between general psychological distress and delusional-like experiences: A large population-based study. Schizophrenia Research, 127 (1-3), 246-251. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2010.12.012
2011
Journal Article
Psychotic-like experiences in major depression and anxiety disorders: A population-based survey in young adults
Varghese, Daniel, Scott, James, Welham, Joy, Bor, William, Najman, Jake, O'Callaghan, Michael, Williams, Gail and McGrath, John (2011). Psychotic-like experiences in major depression and anxiety disorders: A population-based survey in young adults. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 37 (2), 389-393. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbp083
2011
Conference Publication
Sibling-pair analysis confirms an association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes in a cohort of young adults
McGrath, John Joseph, Welham, J., Scott, J., Varghese, D., Degenhardt, L., Hayatbakhsh, R., Alati,R., Williams,G. M, Bor,W. and Najman,J. M. (2011). Sibling-pair analysis confirms an association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes in a cohort of young adults. International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (13th, ICSR, 2011), Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A., 2-6 April 2011. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbq173
2011
Conference Publication
The association between general psychological distress and delusional-like experiences: A large population-based study
McGrath, John Joseph, Saha, S., Scott, J. and Varghese, D. (2011). The association between general psychological distress and delusional-like experiences: A large population-based study. 13th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (ICSR), Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A., 2-6 April 2011. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbq173
2011
Book Chapter
Hallucinations
Scott, James, Nurcombe, Barry and Jessop, Mary (2011). Hallucinations. Encyclopedia of adolescence. (pp. 1246-1252) edited by Roger J. R. Levesque. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-32132-5_374-2
2011
Conference Publication
Modelling cognitive symptoms in the DVD-deficient rodent model of schizophrenia
McGrath, John Joseph, Welham, J., Scott, J., Varghese, D., Degenhardt, L., Hayatbakhsh, R., Alati, R., Williams, G. M., Bor, W. and Najman, J. M. (2011). Modelling cognitive symptoms in the DVD-deficient rodent model of schizophrenia. 13th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (ICOSR), Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 2-6 April 2011. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbq173
2010
Journal Article
Association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes using sibling pair analysis in a cohort of young adults
McGrath, John, Welham, Joy, Scott, James, Varghese, Daniel, Degenhardt, Louisa, Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad Reza, Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail M., Bor, William and Najman, Jake M. (2010). Association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes using sibling pair analysis in a cohort of young adults. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67 (5), 440-447. doi: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2010.6
2010
Journal Article
Exposure to aggression and the impact on staff in a child and adolescent inpatient unit
Dean, Angela J., Gibbon, Peter, McDermott, Brett M., Davidson, Tim and Scott, James (2010). Exposure to aggression and the impact on staff in a child and adolescent inpatient unit. Archives Of Psychiatric Nursing, 24 (1), 15-26. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2009.01.002
2010
Journal Article
As the twig is bent, the tree inclines adult mental health consequences of childhood adversity
Scott, J, Varghese, D and McGrath, J (2010). As the twig is bent, the tree inclines adult mental health consequences of childhood adversity. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67 (2), 111-112. doi: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2009.188
2010
Conference Publication
The influence of maternal sensitivity, parental relationship and childhood sexual abuse on adult delusional-like experiences: A birth cohort study
Scott, JG, McGrath, JJ and Najman, JM (2010). The influence of maternal sensitivity, parental relationship and childhood sexual abuse on adult delusional-like experiences: A birth cohort study. 2nd Biennial Schizophrenia International Research Conference, Florence, Italy, 10-14 April 2010. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2010.02.792
2009
Journal Article
Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Delusional-Like Experiences in Adults Reply
Scott, James, Najman, Jake and McGrath, John (2009). Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Delusional-Like Experiences in Adults Reply. American Journal of Psychiatry, 166 (9), 1063-1063. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2009.09050742r
2009
Journal Article
Is the new age phenomenon connected to delusion-like experiences? Analysis of survey data from Australia
Aird, Rosemary, Scott, James, McGrath, John, Najman, Jake and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2009). Is the new age phenomenon connected to delusion-like experiences? Analysis of survey data from Australia. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 13 (1), 37-53. doi: 10.1080/13674670903131843
2009
Journal Article
The antecedents of non-affective psychosis in a birth-cohort, with a focus on measures related to cognitive ability, attentional dysfunction and speech problems
Welham, J, Scott, J, Williams, G. M., Najman, J. M., Bor, W, O'Callaghan, M and McGrath, J (2009). The antecedents of non-affective psychosis in a birth-cohort, with a focus on measures related to cognitive ability, attentional dysfunction and speech problems. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 121 (4), 273-279. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2009.01470.x
2009
Journal Article
Psychopathology during childhood and adolescence predicts delusional-like experiences in adults: A 21-year birth cohort study
Scott, James, Martin, Graham, Welham, Joy, Bor, William, Najman, Jake, O'Callaghan, Michael, Williams, Gail, Aird, Rosemary and McGrath, John (2009). Psychopathology during childhood and adolescence predicts delusional-like experiences in adults: A 21-year birth cohort study. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 166 (5), 567-574. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2008.08081182
2009
Journal Article
Emotional and behavioural antecedents of young adults who screen positive for non-affective psychosis: A 21-year birth cohort study
Welham, J., Scott, J., Williams, G., Najman, J., Bor, W., O'Callaghan, M. and McGrath, J. (2009). Emotional and behavioural antecedents of young adults who screen positive for non-affective psychosis: A 21-year birth cohort study. Psychological Medicine, 39 (4), 625-634. doi: 10.1017/S0033291708003760
2009
Journal Article
Changing utilization of pro re nata ('as needed') sedation in a child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit
Dean, Angela J., McDermott, Brett M. and Scott, James (2009). Changing utilization of pro re nata ('as needed') sedation in a child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43 (4) PII 909671623, 360-365. doi: 10.1080/00048670902721095
2009
Journal Article
The prevalence and correlates of hallucinations in Australian adolescents: Results from a national survey
Scott, James, Martin, Graham, Bor, William, Sawyer, Michael, Clark, Jennifer and McGrath, John (2009). The prevalence and correlates of hallucinations in Australian adolescents: Results from a national survey. Schizophrenia Research, 107 (2-3), 179-185. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.11.002
2009
Conference Publication
Psychopathology during childhood and adolescence predicts delusional-like experiences in adults: A 21 year birth cohort study
Scott, J., Welham, J., Martin, G., Bor, W., Najman, J., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G., Aird, R. and McGrath, J. (2009). Psychopathology during childhood and adolescence predicts delusional-like experiences in adults: A 21 year birth cohort study. 12th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, San Diego, CA, United States, 28 March - 01 April 2009. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbn173
2009
Other Outputs
Prevalence and correlates of psychotic-like experiences in the Australian community
James Scott (2009). Prevalence and correlates of psychotic-like experiences in the Australian community. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Autoimmune Psychosis.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing a new tool for assessing concern level in threat assessment
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Doctor Philosophy
Resilience in children exposed to trauma and adversity.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham
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Doctor Philosophy
Mental Health Services for young people with severe mental illness
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Holly Erskine, Dr Sandra Diminic
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Doctor Philosophy
Outcomes and Predictors of Adult Attachment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hannah Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
Mental Health Services for young people with severe mental illness
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Holly Erskine, Dr Sandra Diminic
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Doctor Philosophy
Attachment in young adults: exploring predictors, correlates and outcomes in a multigenerational birth cohort study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hannah Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the impact of cannabis use frequency on schizophrenia liability
Associate Advisor
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Weathering the Storm: How Young People Respond to and Cope With Climate Change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Charlson, Dr Hannah Thomas
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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
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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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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Cognitive control outcomes in early psychosis and its relationship to gain modulation
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
By their own young hand: Non-suicidal self-harm and suicide attempts in young people with psychotic experiences
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Bullying and Cyberbullying among Australian Adolescents: Definition, prevalence, clinical correlates, and dimensional measurement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The global epidemiology and burden of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Harvey Whiteford
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Weathering the Storm: How Young People Respond to and Cope With Climate Change
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Fiona Charlson, Dr Hannah Thomas
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Anti-Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies in First Episode Psychosis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Greer
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the risk of mental and behavioural disorders in offspring
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Abdullah Mamun
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Mental Disorders and Physical Activity: Epidemiological Analyses using Australian Datasets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John McGrath
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Language disorder from infancy to adulthood: Predictors and outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Cytokines and Inflammatory Markers in Depression in Adolescents
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gerard Byrne, Professor Nick Martin, Professor Naomi Wray
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