Brett McDermott is an Australian medical graduate who trained in Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the UK and Sydney. Apart from his JCU appointment, Professor McDermott holds other academic appointments: By-Fellow at Churchill College, Cambridge University; Adjunct Professor at QUT; Professorial Fellow at Mater Research.  From 2002-2014 Professor McDermott was the Executive Director of the Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service (Brisbane, QLD) and from 2006-2016 was a Board Director of beyondblue: the National Depression Initiative.

Research interests include mental health systems of care with a specific focus on individuals presenting with depression, PTSD and eating disorders. Research designs have been varied including clinical (e.g. case controlled studies and RCTs) or epidemiological. A more recent focus has been the interface of clinical and systems biology.

 

 

Research Disciplines

• Clinical sciences (3202)
• Health services and systems (4203)
• Clinical and health psychology (5203)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Clinical health (2001)

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Chhabra J, Li W and McDermott B (2022) Predictive factors for depression and anxiety in men during the perinatal period: a mixed methods study. American Journal of Men's Health, 16 (1).
• Farrell L, Waters A, Tiralongo E, Mathieu S, McKenzie M, Garbharran V, Ware R, Zimmer-Gembeck M, McConnell H, Lavell C, Cadman J, Ollendick T, Hudson J, Rapee R, McDermott B, Geller D and Storch E (2022) Efficacy of D-cycloserine augmented brief intensive cognitive-behavioural therapy for paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: A randomised clinical trial. Depression and Anxiety, 39. pp. 461-473
• Finlay S, Rudd D, McDermott B and Sarnyai Z (2022) Allostatic load and systemic comorbidities in psychiatric disorders. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 140.
• Finlay S, Roth C, Zimsen T, Bridson T, Sarnyai Z and McDermott B (2022) Adverse childhood experiences and allostatic load: A systematic review. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 136.
• Marie R, Journault A, Cernik R, Welch P, Lupien S, McDermott B, Moxon J and Sarnyai Z (2022) A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Canadian and Australian Adolescents' Perceived Experiences of COVID-19: Gender Differences and Mental Health Implications. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (7).
• Phelps A, Lethbridge R, Brennan S, Bryant R, Burns P, Cooper J, Forbes D, Gardiner J, Gee G, Jones K, Kenardy J, Kulkarni J, McDermott B, McFarlane A, Newman L, Varker T, Worth C and Silove D (2022) Australian guidelines for the prevention and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: Updates in the third edition. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 56 (3). pp. 230-247
• Thanigaivel R, Bretag-Norris R, Amos A and McDermott B (2022) A systematic review of maternal and infant outcomes after clozapine continuation in pregnancy. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 26 (2). pp. 178-182
• Halloran J, McDermott B, Ewais T, Begun J, Karatela S, D'Emden H, Corias C and Denny S (2021) The psychosocial burden of inflammatory bowel disease in adolescents and young adults. Internal Medicine Journal, 51 (12). pp. 2027-2033
• Husodo C, McDermott B, Longhitano C and Matta G (2021) Functional outcomes in rural Australia of two continuing care teams: a regional town–city comparison of the 16-item Life Skills Profile. Australasian Psychiatry, 29 (2). pp. 139-144
• Krishnamoorthy G, Davis P, O'Donovan A, McDermott B and Mullens A (2021) Through benevolent eyes: the differential efficacy of perspective taking and cognitive reappraisal on the regulation of shame. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 14. pp. 263-288
• Matta G, Longhitano C, Husodo C and McDermott B (2021) Mental health service provision in rural Australia: a regional town-city comparison of two continuing care teams. Australasian Psychiatry, 29 (2). pp. 119-123
• Mayall M, McDermott B, Sadhu R and Husodo C (2021) Multiaxial classification in child and adolescent mental health – a reaffirmation of benefit and practical applications. Australasian Psychiatry, 29 (5). pp. 493-497

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 98+ research outputs authored by Prof Brett McDermott from 1999 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Measuring Allostatic Load - Biomarkers as Predictive Tools in Serious Mental Illness (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Psychiatric and Metabolic Effects of ketogenic Therapy in Psychotic Disorders (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• An exploration of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and youth recidivism and the possible underlying mechanisms (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• A Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Program for Medical Students (Masters , Secondary Advisor)
• The impact of mental health and associated factors on international students? dropout intentions ? a case for Australian universities (Masters , Secondary Advisor)

Completed

• Risk factors for paternal depression and anxiety in the perinatal period (2022, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Stress, Allostatic Load and Health (2022, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
• Turning stress into success: changing beliefs about stress using neuroscience-informed stress education during adolescence (2022, PhD , Primary Advisor)

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