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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448 works between 1997 and 2025
All (448) Journal Article (374) Other Outputs (4) Conference Publication (61) Book Chapter (9)

401 - 420 of 448 works

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

Hallucinations

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

Modelling cognitive symptoms in the DVD-deficient rodent model of schizophrenia

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

Sibling-pair analysis confirms an association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes in a cohort of young adults

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

Association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes using sibling pair analysis in a cohort of young adults

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

Exposure to aggression and the impact on staff in a child and adolescent inpatient unit

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

As the twig is bent, the tree inclines adult mental health consequences of childhood adversity

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

The influence of maternal sensitivity, parental relationship and childhood sexual abuse on adult delusional-like experiences: A birth cohort study

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

Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Delusional-Like Experiences in Adults Reply

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

Is the new age phenomenon connected to delusion-like experiences? Analysis of survey data from Australia

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

The antecedents of non-affective psychosis in a birth-cohort, with a focus on measures related to cognitive ability, attentional dysfunction and speech problems

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

Psychopathology during childhood and adolescence predicts delusional-like experiences in adults: A 21-year birth cohort study

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

Changing utilization of pro re nata ('as needed') sedation in a child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit

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

Emotional and behavioural antecedents of young adults who screen positive for non-affective psychosis: A 21-year birth cohort study

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

The prevalence and correlates of hallucinations in Australian adolescents: Results from a national survey

2009

Journal Article

Growth in young adults who screen positive for non-affective psychosis: Birth cohort study

Welham, Joy, Scott, James, Williams, Gail, Najman, Jake, O'Callaghan, Michael and McGrath, John (2009). Growth in young adults who screen positive for non-affective psychosis: Birth cohort study. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 43 (1), 61-67. doi: 10.1080/00048670802534333

Growth in young adults who screen positive for non-affective psychosis: Birth cohort study

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

Psychopathology during childhood and adolescence predicts delusional-like experiences in adults: A 21 year birth cohort study

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.

Prevalence and correlates of psychotic-like experiences in the Australian community

2008

Journal Article

Demographic correlates of psychotic-like experiences in young Australian adults

Scott, J., Welham, J., Martin, G., Bor, W., Najman, J, O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G., Aird, R. and McGrath, J. J. (2008). Demographic correlates of psychotic-like experiences in young Australian adults. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 118 (3), 230-237. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2008.01214.x

Demographic correlates of psychotic-like experiences in young Australian adults

2008

Journal Article

Correlates of delusion-like experiences in a non-psychotic community sample

Varghese, Daniel, Scott, James and McGrath, John (2008). Correlates of delusion-like experiences in a non-psychotic community sample. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 42 (6), 505-508. doi: 10.1080/00048670802050595

Correlates of delusion-like experiences in a non-psychotic community sample

2008

Journal Article

Tailoring seclusion policies to the patient group

Scott, James G. and Dean, Angela (2008). Tailoring seclusion policies to the patient group. British Journal of Psychiatry, 192 (3), 232-232. doi: 10.1192/bjp.192.3.232

Tailoring seclusion policies to the patient group

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

Professor James Scott is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

    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

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

    Associate Advisor

  • 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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