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Using the Delphi expert consensus method in mental health research by Jorm, Anthony F

“…Objective: The article gives an introductory overview of the use of the Delphi expert consensus method in mental health research. It explains the rationale for…”
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Mental Health Literacy: Empowering the Community to Take Action for Better Mental Health by Jorm, Anthony F.

“…For major physical diseases, it is widely accepted that members of the public will benefit by knowing what actions they can take for prevention, early…”
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Why We Need the Concept of "Mental Health Literacy" by Jorm, Anthony F.

“…In this issue, Mackert and colleagues argue for the benefits of a general health literacy focus, which can be applied across health domains. Using the concept…”
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Trends in psychological distress, depressive episodes and mental health treatment-seeking in the United States: 2001–2012 by Mojtabai, Ramin, Jorm, Anthony F

“…Abstract Background There has been an increase in the use of mental health services in a number of industrialized countries over the past two decades with…”
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Has increased provision of treatment reduced the prevalence of common mental disorders? Review of the evidence from four countries by Jorm, Anthony F., Patten, Scott B., Brugha, Traolach S., Mojtabai, Ramin

“…Many people identified as having common mental disorders in community surveys do not receive treatment. Modelling has suggested that closing this “treatment…”
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Improving mental health literacy as a strategy to facilitate early intervention for mental disorders [Paper in: Supplement: Early Intervention in Youth Mental Health] by Kelly, Claire M, Jorm, Anthony F, Wright, Annemarie

“…Good mental health literacy in young people and their key helpers may lead to better outcomes for those with mental disorders, either by facilitating early…”
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Recognition of mental disorders and beliefs about treatment and outcome: findings from an Australian National Survey of Mental Health Literacy and Stigma by Reavley, Nicola J., Jorm, Anthony F.

“…Objective: The aim of the study was to carry out a national survey in order to assess recognition and beliefs about treatment for affective disorders, anxiety…”
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Assessing the quality of media reporting of suicide news in India against World Health Organization guidelines: A content analysis study of nine major newspapers in Tamil Nadu by Armstrong, Gregory, Vijayakumar, Lakshmi, Niederkrotenthaler, Thomas, Jayaseelan, Mala, Kannan, Ramya, Pirkis, Jane, Jorm, Anthony F

“…Objectives: Suicide rates in India are among the highest in the world, resulting in an estimated 250,000 suicide deaths annually. How the media communicates…”
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Parenting factors associated with reduced adolescent alcohol use: a systematic review of longitudinal studies by Ryan, Siobhan M., Jorm, Anthony F., Lubman, Dan I.

“…Objective: To identify parenting strategies associated with adolescent alcohol consumption that parents can use to implement new national guidelines regarding…”
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Cross-national and historical differences in subjective well-being by Jorm, Anthony F, Ryan, Siobhan M

“…Background There is a growing body of population survey data on national subjective well-being which allows comparisons across countries and across periods…”
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Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with mental disorders: findings from an Australian national survey of mental health literacy and stigma by Reavley, Nicola J., Jorm, Anthony F.

“…Objective: This paper reports findings from a national survey on stigmatizing attitudes towards people with depression, anxiety disorders and…”
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An analysis of the mental health trajectories of university students compared to their community peers using a national longitudinal survey by Cvetkovski, Stefan, Jorm, Anthony F, Mackinnon, Andrew J

“…This study examines the mental health trajectories of future/current undergraduate university students relative to their age-matched community peers from the…”
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The prevalence and correlates of psychological distress in Australian tertiary students compared to their community peers by Cvetkovski, Stefan, Reavley, Nicola J, Jorm, Anthony F

“…Objective: To examine differences between university students, vocational education and training (VET) students, tertiary students combined and non-students in…”
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The Informant Questionnaire on cognitive decline in the elderly (IQCODE): a review by Jorm, Anthony F

“…The IQCODE is widely used as a screening test for dementia, particularly where the subject is unable to undergo direct cognitive testing or for screening in…”
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Mental health first aid training for high school teachers: a cluster randomized trial by Jorm, Anthony F, Kitchener, Betty A, Sawyer, Michael G, Scales, Helen, Cvetkovski, Stefan

“…Mental disorders often have their first onset during adolescence. For this reason, high school teachers are in a good position to provide initial assistance to…”
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Predictors of depression stigma by Griffiths, Kathleen M, Christensen, Helen, Jorm, Anthony F

“…To investigate and compare the predictors of personal and perceived stigma associated with depression. Three samples were surveyed to investigate the…”
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Talking about suicide: An uncontrolled trial of the effects of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health first aid program on knowledge, attitudes and intended and actual assisting actions by Armstrong, Gregory, Sutherland, Georgina, Pross, Eliza, Mackinnon, Andrew, Reavley, Nicola, Jorm, Anthony F

“…Suicide is a leading cause of death among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Friends, family and frontline workers (for example, teachers, youth…”
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Noting a landmark achievement: Mental Health First Aid training reaches 1% of Australian adults by Jorm, Anthony F., Kitchener, Betty A.

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The quality of mental disorder information websites: A review by Reavley, Nicola J, Jorm, Anthony F

“…Abstract Objective This paper reviews studies assessing the quality of websites providing information about mental disorders. Methods The review included 31…”
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Mental health of Indigenous Australians: a review of findings from community surveys by Jorm, Anthony F, Bourchier, Sarah J, Cvetkovski, Stefan, Stewart, Gavin

“…Objective: To assemble what is known about the mental health of Indigenous Australians from community surveys. Data sources: A systematic search was carried…”
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