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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432 works between 1997 and 2025
All (432) Journal Article (356) Book Chapter (9) Conference Publication (62) Other Outputs (5)

161 - 180 of 432 works

2020

Journal Article

The value of early intervention in creating the new mental health system: response to Allison et al

Chanen, Andrew, Yung, Alison, Killackey, Eoin, Hickie, Ian, Coghill, David, Scott, James G., Scott, Elizabeth, Denborough, Paul, Dixon, Lisa, Fisher, Leeanne, Kane, John, Malla, Ashok, Nordentoft, Merete, Pellen, Daniel, Radovini, Alessandra and McGorry, Patrick (2020). The value of early intervention in creating the new mental health system: response to Allison et al. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 54 (7), 000486742092516-669. doi: 10.1177/0004867420925169

The value of early intervention in creating the new mental health system: response to Allison et al

2020

Journal Article

Systematic review: anxiety in children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions

Cobham, Vanessa E., Hickling, Anna, Kimball, Hayley, Thomas, Hannah J., Scott, James G. and Middeldorp, Christel M. (2020). Systematic review: anxiety in children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 59 (5), 595-618. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2019.10.010

Systematic review: anxiety in children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions

2020

Journal Article

Psychotic experiences and suicidal behavior: testing the influence of psycho-socioenvironmental factors

DeVylder, Jordan, Waldman, Kyle, Hielscher, Emily, Scott, James and Oh, Hans (2020). Psychotic experiences and suicidal behavior: testing the influence of psycho-socioenvironmental factors. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 55 (9), 1167-1177. doi: 10.1007/s00127-020-01841-9

Psychotic experiences and suicidal behavior: testing the influence of psycho-socioenvironmental factors

2020

Journal Article

Global variation in the prevalence of bullying victimisation amongst adolescents: role of peer and parental supports

Biswas, Tuhin, Scott, James G., Munir, Kerim, Thomas, Hannah J., Huda, M. Mamun, Hasan, Md. Mehedi, David de Vries, Tim, Baxter, Janeen and Mamun, Abdullah A. (2020). Global variation in the prevalence of bullying victimisation amongst adolescents: role of peer and parental supports. EClinicalMedicine, 20 100276, 100276. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100276

Global variation in the prevalence of bullying victimisation amongst adolescents: role of peer and parental supports

2020

Journal Article

Generational changes in young adults’ sleep duration: a prospective analysis of mother–offspring dyads

Mamun, Abdullah A., Scott, James, Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M., Alati, Rosa and Fatima, Yaqoot (2020). Generational changes in young adults’ sleep duration: a prospective analysis of mother–offspring dyads. Sleep Health, 6 (2), 240-245. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2019.12.007

Generational changes in young adults’ sleep duration: a prospective analysis of mother–offspring dyads

2020

Other Outputs

Global Variation in the Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety and Their Correlates Among Adolescents: A Population Based Study of 82 Countries

Biswas, Tuhin, Scott, James G, Munir, Kerim, Renzaho, Andre M.N., Rawal, Lal B., Baxter, Janeen and Mamun, Abdullah (2020). Global Variation in the Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety and Their Correlates Among Adolescents: A Population Based Study of 82 Countries. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.3514766

Global Variation in the Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety and Their Correlates Among Adolescents: A Population Based Study of 82 Countries

2019

Journal Article

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and emotional and behavioural problems in children: a longitudinal population-based study

Dachew, Berihun Assefa, Scott, James G., Mamun, Abdullah and Alati, Rosa (2019). Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and emotional and behavioural problems in children: a longitudinal population-based study. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 29 (10), 1339-1348. doi: 10.1007/s00787-019-01443-0

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and emotional and behavioural problems in children: a longitudinal population-based study

2019

Journal Article

Investigating the role of hallucinatory experiences in the transition from suicidal thoughts to attempts

Hielscher, E, DeVylder, J, Connell, M, Hasking, P, Martin, G and Scott, J G (2019). Investigating the role of hallucinatory experiences in the transition from suicidal thoughts to attempts. Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 141 (3) acps.13128, 241-253. doi: 10.1111/acps.13128

Investigating the role of hallucinatory experiences in the transition from suicidal thoughts to attempts

2019

Other Outputs

For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports

Hielscher, Emily, Scott, James Graham and Diminic, Sandra (2019, 10 17). For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports The Conversation 1-1.

For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports

2019

Journal Article

A comprehensive analysis of mortality-related health metrics associated with mental disorders: a nationwide, register-based cohort study

Plana-Ripoll, Oleguer, Pedersen, Carsten Bøcker, Agerbo, Esben, Holtz, Yan, Erlangsen, Annette, Canudas-Romo, Vladimir, Andersen, Per Kragh, Charlson, Fiona J., Christensen, Maria K., Erskine, Holly E., Ferrari, Alize J., Iburg, Kim Moesgaard, Momen, Natalie, Mortensen, Preben Bo, Nordentoft, Merete, Santomauro, Damian F., Scott, James G., Whiteford, Harvey A., Weye, Nanna, McGrath, John J. and Laursen, Thomas M. (2019). A comprehensive analysis of mortality-related health metrics associated with mental disorders: a nationwide, register-based cohort study. The Lancet, 394 (10211), 1827-1835. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)32316-5

A comprehensive analysis of mortality-related health metrics associated with mental disorders: a nationwide, register-based cohort study

2019

Journal Article

The contribution of bullying victimisation to the burden of anxiety and depressive disorders in Australia

Jadambaa, Amarzaya, Thomas, Hannah J., Scott, James G., Graves, Nicholas, Brain, David and Pacella, Rosana (2019). The contribution of bullying victimisation to the burden of anxiety and depressive disorders in Australia. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 29 e54, 1-23. doi: 10.1017/s2045796019000489

The contribution of bullying victimisation to the burden of anxiety and depressive disorders in Australia

2019

Journal Article

Maternal prenatal thyroid function and trajectories of offspring emotional and behavioural problems: findings from the ALSPAC cohort

Fetene, Dagnachew Muluye, Betts, Kim S., Scott, James G. and Alati, Rosa (2019). Maternal prenatal thyroid function and trajectories of offspring emotional and behavioural problems: findings from the ALSPAC cohort. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 29 (6), 871-879. doi: 10.1007/s00787-019-01404-7

Maternal prenatal thyroid function and trajectories of offspring emotional and behavioural problems: findings from the ALSPAC cohort

2019

Journal Article

Social drinking contexts and their influence on problematic drinking at age 30

Meque, Ivete, Betts, Kim S., Salom, Caroline L., Scott, James G., Clavarino, Alexandra, Mamun, Abdulla, Najman, Jake M. and Alati, Rosa (2019). Social drinking contexts and their influence on problematic drinking at age 30. Substance Use and Misuse, 55 (2), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2019.1660679

Social drinking contexts and their influence on problematic drinking at age 30

2019

Journal Article

Prevalence of traditional bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents in Australia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jadambaa, Amarzaya, Thomas, Hannah J., Scott, James G., Graves, Nicholas, Brain, David and Pacella, Rosana (2019). Prevalence of traditional bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents in Australia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 53 (9), 878-888. doi: 10.1177/0004867419846393

Prevalence of traditional bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents in Australia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019

Journal Article

Physical activity of people with mental disorders compared to the general population: a systematic review of longitudinal cohort studies

Suetani, Shuichi, Stubbs, Brendon, McGrath, John J. and Scott, James G. (2019). Physical activity of people with mental disorders compared to the general population: a systematic review of longitudinal cohort studies. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 54 (12), 1443-1457. doi: 10.1007/s00127-019-01760-4

Physical activity of people with mental disorders compared to the general population: a systematic review of longitudinal cohort studies

2019

Journal Article

A comparison of different types of prospective memory reminders in schizophrenia

Henry, Julie D., Moore, Phillipa, Terrett, Gill, Rendell, Peter G. and Scott, James G. (2019). A comparison of different types of prospective memory reminders in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research, 210, 89-93. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2019.06.002

A comparison of different types of prospective memory reminders in schizophrenia

2019

Journal Article

Is there a role for antibodies targeting muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia?

Ryan, Alexander E., Mowry, Bryan J., Kesby, James P., Scott, James G. and Greer, Judith M. (2019). Is there a role for antibodies targeting muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 53 (11) 0004867419864438, 1-11. doi: 10.1177/0004867419864438

Is there a role for antibodies targeting muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia?

2019

Journal Article

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the risk of offspring depression in childhood: findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children

Dachew, Berihun Assefa, Scott, James G., Betts, Kim, Mamun, Abdullah and Alati, Rosa (2019). Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the risk of offspring depression in childhood: findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Development and Psychopathology, 32 (3) PII S0954579419000944, 1-7. doi: 10.1017/s0954579419000944

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the risk of offspring depression in childhood: findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children

2019

Journal Article

Should psychiatrists support the availability of nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia?

Scott, James G., Jhetam, Sarah, Chen, Renee and Daglish, Mark (2019). Should psychiatrists support the availability of nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia?. Australasian Psychiatry, 27 (4), 392-395. doi: 10.1177/1039856219859271

Should psychiatrists support the availability of nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia?

2019

Journal Article

Erratum: Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 (The Lancet (2018) 392(10159) (1923–1994), (S0140673618322256), (10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32225-6))

Stanaway, Jeffrey D., Afshin, Ashkan, Gakidou, Emmanuela, Lim, Stephen S., Abate, Degu, Abate, Kalkidan Hassen, Abbafati, Cristiana, Abbasi, Nooshin, Abbastabar, Hedayat, Abd-Allah, Foad, Abdela, Jemal, Abdelalim, Ahmed, Abdollahpour, Ibrahim, Abdulkader, Rizwan Suliankatchi, Abebe, Molla, Abebe, Zegeye, Abera, Semaw F., Abil, Olifan Zewdie, Abraha, Haftom Niguse, Abrham, Aklilu Roba, Abu-Raddad, Laith Jamal, Abu-Rmeileh, Niveen M.E., Accrombessi, Manfred Mario Kokou, Acharya, Dilaram, Acharya, Pawan, Adamu, Abdu A., Adane, Akilew Awoke, Adebayo, Oladimeji M., Adedoyin, Rufus Adesoji ... Murray, Christopher J.L. (2019). Erratum: Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 (The Lancet (2018) 392(10159) (1923–1994), (S0140673618322256), (10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32225-6)). The Lancet, 393 (10190). doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31429-1

Erratum: Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 (The Lancet (2018) 392(10159) (1923–1994), (S0140673618322256), (10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32225-6))

Current funding

  • 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

    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

    Mental Health Services for young people with severe mental illness

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Holly Erskine, Dr Sandra Diminic

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Outcomes and Predictors of Adult Attachment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hannah Thomas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mental Health Services for young people with severe mental illness

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Holly Erskine, Dr Sandra Diminic

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Attachment in young adults: exploring predictors, correlates and outcomes in a multigenerational birth cohort study

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hannah Thomas

  • 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

    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

    Evaluating the impact of cannabis use frequency on schizophrenia liability

    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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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