By Professor Philip Ward

Journal articles

Rosenbaum S; Hobson-Powell A; Davison K; Stanton R; Craft LL; Duncan M; Elliot C; Ward PB, 2018, 'The Role of Sport, Exercise, and Physical Activity in Closing the Life Expectancy Gap for People with Mental Illness: An International Consensus Statement by Exercise and Sports Science Australia, American College of Sports Medicine, British Association of Sport and Exercise Science, and Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand', Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, 3, pp. 72 - 73, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/tjx.0000000000000061

Cacciotti-Saija C; Langdon R; Ward PB; Hickie IB; Guastella AJ, 2018, 'Clinical symptoms predict concurrent social and global functioning in an early psychosis sample', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 12, pp. 177 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12295

Fibbins H; Ward PB; Watkins A; Curtis J; Rosenbaum S, 2018, 'Improving the health of mental health staff through exercise interventions: a systematic review', Journal of Mental Health, 27, pp. 184 - 191, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2018.1437614

Stubbs B; Vancampfort D; Firth J; Hallgren M; Schuch F; Veronese N; Solmi M; Gaughran F; Kahl KG; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Carvalho AF; Koyanagi A, 2018, 'Physical activity correlates among people with psychosis: Data from 47 low- and middle-income countries', Schizophrenia Research, 193, pp. 412 - 417, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2017.06.025

Vancampfort D; Probst M; Basangwa D; De Hert M; Myin-Germeys I; van Winkel R; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Mugisha J, 2018, 'Adherence to physical activity recommendations and physical and mental health risk in people with severe mental illness in Uganda', Psychiatry Research, 260, pp. 236 - 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2017.11.067

Firth J; Stubbs B; Vancampfort D; Schuch F; Lagopoulos J; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB, 2018, 'Effect of aerobic exercise on hippocampal volume in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Neuroimage, 166, pp. 230 - 238, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.11.007

Poon AWC; Curtis J; Ward P; Loneragan C; Lappin J, 2018, 'Physical and psychological health of carers of young people with first episode psychosis', Australasian Psychiatry, 26, pp. 184 - 188, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856217748250

Salomon C; Whittle E; Bellamy J; Evans E; Teasdale S; Samaras K; Ward PW; Hsu M; Trollor J, 2018, '“It just slips away”: a qualitative exploration of barriers and enablers of physical activity and healthy eating for older Australians with intellectual disability', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 6, pp. 182 - 191, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23297018.2018.1550727

Schuch F; Vancampfort D; Firth J; Rosenbaum S; Ward P; Reichert T; Carvalho Bagatini N; Bgeginski R; Stubbs B, 2018, 'Corrigendum to “Physical activity and sedentary behavior in people with major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis” (J. Affect. Disord. (2017) 210 (139–150] (S0165032716314355) (10.1016/j.jad.2016.10.050))', Journal of Affective Disorders, 225, pp. 79, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.001

Watkins A; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Patching J; Denney-Wilson E; Stein-Parbury J, 2017, 'The validity and reliability characteristics of the M-BACK questionnaire to assess the barriers, attitudes, confidence, and knowledge of mental health staff regarding metabolic health of mental health service users', Frontiers in Public Health, 5, pp. 321, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00321

Firth J; Carney R; Stubbs B; Teasdale SB; Vancampfort D; Ward PB; Berk M; Sarris J, 2017, 'Nutritional Deficiencies and Clinical Correlates in First-Episode Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.', Schizophr Bull, 44, pp. 1 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbx162

Vancampfort D; Stubbs B; Richards J; Ward PB; Firth J; Schuch FB; Rosenbaum S, 2017, 'Physical fitness in people with posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review', Disability and Rehabilitation, 39, pp. 2461 - 2467, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1226412

Lederman O; Rosenbaum S; Maloney C; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2017, 'Modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors in youth with at-risk mental states: A cross-sectional pilot study', Psychiatry Research, 257, pp. 424 - 430, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2017.08.034

Vancampfort D; Koyanagi A; Ward PB; Veronese N; Carvalho AF; Solmi M; Mugisha J; Rosenbaum S; De Hert M; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Perceived Stress and Its Relationship with Chronic Medical Conditions and Multimorbidity among 229,293 Community-Dwelling Adults in 44 Low- and Middle-Income Countries', American Journal of Epidemiology, 186, pp. 979 - 989, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwx159

Vancampfort D; Stubbs B; Firth J; Hallgren M; Schuch F; Lahti J; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Mugisha J; Carvalho AF; Koyanagi A, 2017, 'Physical activity correlates among 24,230 people with depression across 46 low- and middle-income countries', Journal of Affective Disorders, 221, pp. 81 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.06.012

Teasdale SB; Samaras K; Wade T; Jarman R; Ward PB, 2017, 'A review of the nutritional challenges experienced by people living with severe mental illness: a role for dietitians in addressing physical health gaps', Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 30, pp. 545 - 553, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12473

Lederman O; Suetani S; Stanton R; Chapman J; Korman N; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Siskind D, 2017, 'Embedding exercise interventions as routine mental health care: implementation strategies in residential, inpatient and community settings', Australasian Psychiatry, 25, pp. 451 - 455, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856217711054

Vancampfort D; Firth J; Schuch FB; Rosenbaum S; Mugisha J; Hallgren M; Probst M; Ward PB; Gaughran F; De Hert M; Carvalho AF; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: a global systematic review and meta-analysis', World Psychiatry, 16, pp. 308 - 315, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wps.20458

Ward PB, 2017, 'Addressing the scandal of early death among people with schizophrenia', CMAJ, 189, pp. E1175 - E1176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.171010

Langdon R; Seymour K; Williams T; Ward PB, 2017, 'Automatic attentional orienting to other people’s gaze in schizophrenia', Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 70, pp. 1549 - 1558, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17470218.2016.1192658

Ward PB; Firth J; Rosenbaum S; Samaras K; Stubbs B; Curtis J, 2017, 'Lifestyle interventions to reduce premature mortality in schizophrenia', Lancet Psychiatry, 4, pp. e14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(17)30235-3

Correll CU; Solmi M; Veronese N; Bortolato B; Rosson S; Santonastaso P; Thapa-Chhetri N; Fornaro M; Gallicchio D; Collantoni E; Pigato G; Favaro A; Monaco F; Kohler C; Vancampfort D; Ward PB; Gaughran F; Carvalho AF; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Prevalence, incidence and mortality from cardiovascular disease in patients with pooled and specific severe mental illness: a large-scale meta-analysis of 3,211,768 patients and 113,383,368 controls', World Psychiatry, 16, pp. 163 - 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wps.20420

Schuch F; Vancampfort D; Firth J; Rosenbaum S; Ward P; Reichert T; Bagatini NC; Bgeginski R; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Physical activity and sedentary behavior in people with major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Affective Disorders, 210, pp. 139 - 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.10.050

Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Schuch F; Ward PB; Richards J; Mugisha J; Probst M; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Severe Mental Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis', Sports Medicine, 47, pp. 343 - 352, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0574-1

Teasdale SB; Ward PB; Samaras K, 2017, 'Dietary intervention in the dystopian world of severe mental illness: measure for measure, then manage', Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 135, pp. 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/acps.12670

Atkinson RJ; Fulham WR; Michie PT; Ward PB; Todd J; Stain H; Langdon R; Thienel R; Paulik G; Cooper G; Anthes L; Bowen D; Case V; Clark S; Collins-Langworthy J; Curtis J; Ehlkes T; Haddow T; Lawrence C; Logan S; Loneragan C; Loughland C; Mathersul D; O'Donnell M; Paine K; Sharp T; Scott R; Sculley A; Seal M; Thompson P; Tooney M; Tooney P; Treen L; Whitton A; Rasser P; Carr V; Weickert TW; Schall U, 2017, 'Electrophysiological, cognitive and clinical profiles of at-risk mental state: The longitudinal minds in transition (MinT) study', Plos One, 12, pp. e0171657, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0171657

Teasdale SB; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Samaras K; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Solving a weighty problem: Systematic review and meta-analysis of nutrition interventions in severe mental illness', British Journal of Psychiatry, 210, pp. 110 - 118, http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.115.177139

Vancampfort D; Koyanagi A; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Schuch FB; Mugisha J; Richards J; Firth J; Stubbs B, 2017, 'Chronic physical conditions, multimorbidity and physical activity across 46 low and middle income countries', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14, pp. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12966-017-0463-5

Carneiro L; Rosenbaum S; Mota MP; Schuch F; Ward PB; Vasconcelos-Raposo J, 2017, 'Exercise as an essential therapeutic tool in mental health: Closing the gap from research to practice, a Portuguese perspective', Acta Medica Portuguesa, 30, pp. 354 - 355, http://dx.doi.org/10.20344/amp.8436

Schuch FB; Vancampfort D; Sui X; Rosenbaum S; Firth J; Richards J; Ward PB; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Are lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness associated with incident depression? A systematic review of prospective cohort studies', Preventive Medicine, 93, pp. 159 - 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.10.011

Vancampfort D; Firth J; Schuch FB; Rosenbaum S; Probst M; Ward PB; Van Damme T; De Hert M; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Dropout from physical activity interventions in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Mental Health and Physical Activity, 11, pp. 46 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2016.09.002

Rosenbaum S; Lederman O; Stubbs B; Vancampfort D; Stanton R; Ward PB, 2016, 'How can we increase physical activity and exercise among youth experiencing first-episode psychosis? A systematic review of intervention variables', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 10, pp. 435 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12238

Boydell K; Curtis J; de Jager A; Kalucy M; Khut G; Lappin J; Rosenbaum S; Tewson A; Ward P; Watkins A, 2016, 'Keeping the Body in Mind over Time: Mapping Experiences of Young People with Psychosis', EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY, 10, pp. 107 - 107, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000385582800317&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Schuch FB; Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Richards J; Ward PB; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Exercise improves physical and psychological quality of life in people with depression: A meta-analysis including the evaluation of control group response', Psychiatry Research, 241, pp. 47 - 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2016.04.054

Schuch FB; Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Richards J; Ward PB; Veronese N; Solmi M; Cadore EL; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Exercise for depression in older adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials adjusting for publication bias', Revista Brasileira De Psiquiatria, 38, pp. 247 - 254, http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2016-1915

Teasdale SB; Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Curtis J; Kalucy M; Samaras K; Ward PB, 2016, 'Preventing antipsychotic-induced weight gain in first-episode psychosis: Transitioning dietitians into routine care', Nutrition and Dietetics, 73, pp. 303 - 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12211

Teasdale SB; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Curtis J; Kalucy M; Samaras K, 2016, 'A nutrition intervention is effective in improving dietary components linked to cardiometabolic risk in youth with first-episode psychosis', British Journal of Nutrition, 115, pp. 1987 - 1993, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007114516001033

Suetani S; Rosenbaum S; Scott JG; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2016, 'Bridging the gap: What have we done and what more can we do to reduce the burden of avoidable death in people with psychotic illness?', Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 25, pp. 205 - 210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S2045796015001043

Vancampfort D; Correll CU; Galling B; Probst M; De Hert M; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S; Gaughran F; Lally J; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Diabetes mellitus in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: A systematic review and large scale meta-analysis', World Psychiatry, 15, pp. 166 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wps.20309

Curtis J; Watkins A; Rosenbaum S; Teasdale S; Kalucy M; Samaras K; Ward PB, 2016, 'Evaluating an individualized lifestyle and life skills intervention to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain in first-episode psychosis', Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 10, pp. 267 - 276, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.12230

Schuch FB; Vancampfort D; Richards J; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Exercise as a treatment for depression: A meta-analysis adjusting for publication bias', Journal of Psychiatric Research, 77, pp. 42 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2016.02.023

Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Ward PB; Pearce D; Fitzpatrick K; Curtis J, 2016, 'Psychiatry HeAL thyself!', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50, pp. 600, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867415620023

Stubbs B; Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Richards J; Ussher M; Schuch FB, 2016, 'Challenges Establishing the Efficacy of Exercise as an Antidepressant Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Control Group Responses in Exercise Randomised Controlled Trials', Sports Medicine, 46, pp. 699 - 713, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0441-5

Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Steel Z; Lederman O; Lamwaka AV; Richards JW; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Type 2 Diabetes among People with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Psychosomatic Medicine, 78, pp. 465 - 473, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000297

Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Schuch FB; Ward PB; Probst M; Stubbs B, 2016, 'Prevalence and predictors of treatment dropout from physical activity interventions in schizophrenia: A meta-analysis', General Hospital Psychiatry, 39, pp. 15 - 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2015.11.008

Rosenbaum S; Watkins A; Ward PB; Pearce D; Fitzpatrick K; Curtis J, 2016, 'Psychiatry heal thyself: a lifestyle intervention targeting mental health staff to enhance uptake of lifestyle interventions for people prescribed antipsychotic medication', EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY, 33, pp. S619 - S619, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.2314

Rosenbaum S; Tiedemann A; Stanton R; Parker A; Waterreus A; Curtis J; Ward PB, 2016, 'Implementing evidence-based physical activity interventions for people with mental illness: An Australian perspective', Australasian Psychiatry, 24, pp. 49 - 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856215590252

Vancampfort D; Stubbs B; Probst M; De Hert M; Schuch FB; Mugisha J; Ward PB; Rosenbaum S, 2016, 'Physical activity as a vital sign in patients with schizophrenia: Evidence and clinical recommendations', Schizophrenia Research, 170, pp. 336 - 340, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2016.01.001

Stubbs B; Vancampfort D; Rosenbaum S; Ward PB; Richards J; Soundy A; Veronese N; Solmi M; Schuch FB, 2016, 'Dropout from exercise randomized controlled trials among people with depression: A meta-analysis and meta regression', Journal of Affective Disorders, 190, pp. 457 - 466, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2015.10.019

Stubbs B; Rosenbaum S; Vancampfort D; Ward PB; Schuch FB, 2016, 'Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness in people with depression: A meta-analysis of randomized control trials', Journal of Affective Disorders, 190, pp. 249 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2015.10.010

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