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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2022
Journal Article
Screening for adverse childhood experiences in antenatal care settings: A scoping review
Tran, Nam, Callaway, Leonie, Shen, Sitong, Biswas, Tuhin, Scott, James G., Boyle, Fran and Mamun, Abdullah (2022). Screening for adverse childhood experiences in antenatal care settings: A scoping review. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62 (5), 626-634. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13585
2022
Journal Article
Self‐reported child maltreatment and cardio‐metabolic risk in 30‐year‐old adults
Kisely, Stephen, Siskind, Dan, Scott, James G. and Najman, Jake Moses (2022). Self‐reported child maltreatment and cardio‐metabolic risk in 30‐year‐old adults. Internal Medicine Journal, 53 (7), 1121-1130. doi: 10.1111/imj.15824
2022
Journal Article
Quality prescribing in early psychosis: key pharmacotherapy principles
Scott, James G, McKeon, Gemma, Malacova, Eva, Curtis, Jackie, Burgher, Bjorn, Macmillan, Iain, Thompson, Andrew and Parker, Stephen D (2022). Quality prescribing in early psychosis: key pharmacotherapy principles. Australasian Psychiatry, 30 (3), 341-345. doi: 10.1177/10398562211054656
2022
Journal Article
Association of ADHD symptoms in adolescence and mortality in Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986
Mustonen, Antti, Alakokkare, Anni-Emilia, Scott, James G., Halt, Anu-Helmi, Vuori, Miika, Hurtig, Tuula, Rodriguez, Alina, Miettunen, Jouko and Niemela, Solja (2022). Association of ADHD symptoms in adolescence and mortality in Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 77 (2), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/08039488.2022.2073389
2022
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Risk factors for Clozapine‐induced myocarditis and cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Vickers, Mark, Ramineni, Vinay, Malacova, Eva, Eriksson, Lars, McMahon, Kirsten, Moudgil, Vikas, Scott, James and Siskind, Dan (2022). Risk factors for Clozapine‐induced myocarditis and cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 145 (5), 442-455. doi: 10.1111/acps.13398
2022
Journal Article
Does childhood maltreatment lead to low life success? Comparing agency and self-reports
Najman, Jake M., Scott, James G., Farrington, David P., Clavarino, Alexandra M., Williams, Gail M., McGee, Tara R. and Kisely, Steve (2022). Does childhood maltreatment lead to low life success? Comparing agency and self-reports. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 38 (1-2) ARTN 08862605221090565, 088626052210905-NP1342. doi: 10.1177/08862605221090565
2022
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Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs)
Biswas, Tuhin, Thomas, Hannah J., Scott, James G., Munir, Kerim, Baxter, Janeen, Huda, M. Mamun, Renzaho, Andre M.N., Cross, Donna, Ahmed, Helal Uddin, Mahumud, Rashidul Alam and Mamun, Abdullah A. (2022). Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs). Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 15 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s40653-022-00451-8
2022
Journal Article
Empirical and theoretical foundations of family interventions to reduce the incidence and mental health impacts of school bullying victimization
Healy, Karyn L., Thomas, Hannah J., Sanders, Matthew R. and Scott, James G. (2022). Empirical and theoretical foundations of family interventions to reduce the incidence and mental health impacts of school bullying victimization. International Review of Psychiatry, 34 (2), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09540261.2022.2045260
2022
Journal Article
Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody screening in first-episode psychosis
Warren, Nicola, Freier, Karen, Siskind, Dan, O’Gorman, Cullen, Blum, Stefan, Gillis, David and Scott, James G (2022). Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody screening in first-episode psychosis. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 57 (4) ARTN 00048674221089560, 48674221089560-612. doi: 10.1177/00048674221089560
2022
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Healthcare costs and resource use associated with negative symptoms of schizophrenia: a systematic literature review
Weber, Sharon, Scott, James G. and Chatterton, Mary Lou (2022). Healthcare costs and resource use associated with negative symptoms of schizophrenia: a systematic literature review. Schizophrenia Research, 241, 251-259. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2022.01.051
2022
Journal Article
Is early exposure to cannabis associated with bipolar disorder? Results from a Finnish birth cohort study
Denissoff, Alexander, Mustonen, Antti, Alakokkare, Anni-Emilia, Scott, James G., Sami, Musa B., Miettunen, Jouko and Niemelä, Solja (2022). Is early exposure to cannabis associated with bipolar disorder? Results from a Finnish birth cohort study. Addiction, 117 (8), 2264-2272. doi: 10.1111/add.15881
2022
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Do cannabis and amphetamine use in adolescence predict adult life success: a longitudinal study
Najman, Jake M., Farrington, David P., Bor, William, Clavarino, Alexandra M., McGee, Tara R., Scott, James G., Williams, Gail M. and McKetin, Rebecca (2022). Do cannabis and amphetamine use in adolescence predict adult life success: a longitudinal study. Addiction Research and Theory, 30 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/16066359.2022.2032679
2022
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Global, regional, and national burden of 12 mental disorders in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Ferrari, Alize J., Santomauro, Damian F., Herrera, Ana M. Mantilla, Shadid, Jamileh, Ashbaugh, Charlie, Erskine, Holly E., Charlson, Fiona J., Degenhardt, Louisa, Scott, James G., McGrath, John J., Allebeck, Peter, Benjet, Corina, Breitborde, Nicholas J. K., Brugha, Traolach, Dai, Xiaochen, Dandona, Lalit, Dandona, Rakhi, Fischer, Florian, Haagsma, Juanita A., Maria Haro, Josep, Kieling, Christian, Knudsen, Ann Kristin Skrindo, Kumar, G. Anil, Leung, Janni, Majeed, Azeem, Mitchell, Philip B., Moitra, Modhurima, Mokdad, Ali H., Molokhia, Mariam ... Whiteford, Harvey A. (2022). Global, regional, and national burden of 12 mental disorders in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet Psychiatry, 9 (2), 137-150. doi: 10.1016/s2215-0366(21)00395-3
2022
Journal Article
Health of children in Australian immigration detention centres: An analysis of the quarterly health reports from 2014 to 2017
Essex, Ryan, Kalocsányiová, Erika, Scott, James G and Pacella, Rosana (2022). Health of children in Australian immigration detention centres: An analysis of the quarterly health reports from 2014 to 2017. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 58 (6), 985-990. doi: 10.1111/jpc.15880
2022
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A social–ecological perspective on climate anxiety in children and adolescents
Crandon, Tara J., Scott, James G., Charlson, Fiona J. and Thomas, Hannah J. (2022). A social–ecological perspective on climate anxiety in children and adolescents. Nature Climate Change, 12 (2), 123-131. doi: 10.1038/s41558-021-01251-y
2022
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The ethics of child maltreatment surveys in relation to participant distress: Implications of social science evidence, ethical guidelines, and law
Mathews, Ben, MacMillan, Harriet L., Meinck, Franziska, Finkelhor, David, Haslam, Divna, Tonmyr, Lil, Gonzalez, Andrea, Afifi, Tracie O., Scott, James G., Pacella, Rosana E., Higgins, Daryl J., Thomas, Hannah, Collin-Vézina, Delphine and Walsh, Kerryann (2022). The ethics of child maltreatment surveys in relation to participant distress: Implications of social science evidence, ethical guidelines, and law. Child Abuse and Neglect, 123 105424, 105424. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105424
2021
Journal Article
Estimating demand for mental health care among Australian children and adolescents: findings from the Young Minds Matter survey
Pagliaro, Claudia, Pearl, Madeleine, Lawrence, David, Scott, James G and Diminic, Sandra (2021). Estimating demand for mental health care among Australian children and adolescents: findings from the Young Minds Matter survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 56 (11) ARTN 00048674211069874, 48674211069874-1454. doi: 10.1177/00048674211069874
2021
Journal Article
Cadence discovery: study protocol for a dose-finding and mechanism of action clinical trial of sodium benzoate in people with treatment-refractory schizophrenia
Baker, Andrea, Clarke, Lachlan, Donovan, Peter, P. J. Ungerer, Jacobus, Hartel, Gunter, Bruxner, George, Cocchi, Luca, Gordon, Anne, Moudgil, Vikas, Robinson, Gail, Roy, Digant, Sohal, Ravinder, Whittle, Emma and Scott, James G. (2021). Cadence discovery: study protocol for a dose-finding and mechanism of action clinical trial of sodium benzoate in people with treatment-refractory schizophrenia. Trials, 22 (1) 918, 918. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05890-6
2021
Journal Article
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and perinatal mental health symptoms
Dachew, Berihun Assefa, Scott, James G. and Alati, Rosa (2021). Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and perinatal mental health symptoms. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 6 100245. doi: 10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100245
2021
Journal Article
Key service components for age‐appropriate mental health service planning for young adults
Gossip, Kate, John, Julie, Comben, Charlotte, Page, Imogen, Erskine, Holly E., Scott, James G. and Diminic, Sandra (2021). Key service components for age‐appropriate mental health service planning for young adults. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 16 (10), 1085-1093. doi: 10.1111/eip.13253
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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
Resilience in children exposed to trauma and adversity.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vanessa Cobham
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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
Evaluating the impact of cannabis use frequency on schizophrenia liability
Associate Advisor
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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
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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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: Associate 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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