Bridianne O’dea
Biographic Data
| ID | 1605188 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bridianne O’dea |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bridianne |
| FAMILY NAME | O’dea |
| SIGNATURE | O’DEA B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Black Dog Institute |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1731-210X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Multilevel risk and protective factors for self‐harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in adolescents
BACKGROUND: Better characterising risk and protective factors for suicidal distress and self-harm in adolescents may facilitate better targeting of interventions that address underlying vulnerabilities. However, few previous longitudinal studies have: (1) sufficient power to identify key risk and protective factors, (2) limited representativeness to the community and (3) accounted for multilevel factors (individual, family, community). This study…
Evaluation of a suicidality and self-harm training program for Australian school counsellors
The rate of suicidality and self-harm in adolescents has risen sharply over the last decade. Adolescents with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviours frequently present to school counsellors, yet many counsellors report feeling ill-equipped to support these students. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effects of a face-to-face training program developed specifically for school counsellors that aimed to improve their knowle…
Teachers’ workload, turnover intentions, and mental health
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of the Building Educators' Skills in Adolescent Mental Health (Beam) Program for Improving Secondary School Educators' Confidence, Behavior, …
Secondary school educators are well placed to recognize and respond to mental illness in adolescents; however, many report low confidence and skills in doing so. A confirmatory cluster randomized controlled trial involving 295 educators (Mean age: 40.10 years, SD : 10.47; 76.6% female, 2.7% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) from 73 Australian secondary schools (22 in rural-regional locations) evaluated the effectiveness of a new professional …
‘Very little is done other than the odd reminder’…‘look after yourself’
School teachers have demonstrated poor mental health and low levels of wellbeing, globally. Despite the high prevalence of depression, burnout, stress, and anxiety, few programs have been developed in collaboration with teachers that are appropriate for their needs and circumstances. The current mixed-methods study involved consultation with members of the teaching workforce in Australia to understand their preferences for a program to address th…
The effects of a sleep‐focused smartphone application on insomnia and depressive symptoms
BACKGROUND: Rates of depression are increasing among adolescents. A novel way to reduce depression is by improving sleep. We evaluated whether an app-based intervention for insomnia improved sleep and depression, and whether changes in insomnia mediated changes in depression. METHODS: We conducted a 2-arm single-blind randomised controlled trial at the Black Dog Institute in Australia. Adolescents 12-16 years experiencing insomnia symptoms were r…
A randomised controlled trial of a relationship‐focussed mobile phone application for improving adolescents’ mental health
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the acceptability and effectiveness of a relationship-focussed mobile phone application (WeClick) for improving depressive symptoms and other mental health outcomes in adolescents. METHODS: A randomised controlled trial involving 193 youth (M age: 14.82, SD: 0.94, 86.5% female) from Australia was conducted. Youth were recruited via the Internet and randomly allocated to the intervention or a 4-week wait list contr…
Smooth Sailing
Background : Schools play an important role in supporting young people's mental health, but face challenges identifying and responding to students in need of care. To assist secondary schools, the Black Dog Institute has developed an online, school-based, mental health service (Smooth Sailing). Delivered in the classroom, Smooth Sailing uses a website to screen, assess, allocate, and deliver care for depression and anxiety. The service is based o…
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Smooth Sailing
Background : Schools play an important role in supporting young people's mental health, but face challenges identifying and responding to students in need of care. To assist secondary schools, the Black Dog Institute has developed an online, school-based, mental health service (Smooth Sailing). Delivered in the classroom, Smooth Sailing uses a website to screen, assess, allocate, and deliver care for depression and anxiety. The service is based o…
A randomised controlled trial of a relationship‐focussed mobile phone application for improving adolescents’ mental health
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the acceptability and effectiveness of a relationship-focussed mobile phone application (WeClick) for improving depressive symptoms and other mental health outcomes in adolescents. METHODS: A randomised controlled trial involving 193 youth (M age: 14.82, SD: 0.94, 86.5% female) from Australia was conducted. Youth were recruited via the Internet and randomly allocated to the intervention or a 4-week wait list contr…
The effects of a sleep‐focused smartphone application on insomnia and depressive symptoms
BACKGROUND: Rates of depression are increasing among adolescents. A novel way to reduce depression is by improving sleep. We evaluated whether an app-based intervention for insomnia improved sleep and depression, and whether changes in insomnia mediated changes in depression. METHODS: We conducted a 2-arm single-blind randomised controlled trial at the Black Dog Institute in Australia. Adolescents 12-16 years experiencing insomnia symptoms were r…
‘Very little is done other than the odd reminder’…‘look after yourself’
School teachers have demonstrated poor mental health and low levels of wellbeing, globally. Despite the high prevalence of depression, burnout, stress, and anxiety, few programs have been developed in collaboration with teachers that are appropriate for their needs and circumstances. The current mixed-methods study involved consultation with members of the teaching workforce in Australia to understand their preferences for a program to address th…
Evaluation of a suicidality and self-harm training program for Australian school counsellors
The rate of suicidality and self-harm in adolescents has risen sharply over the last decade. Adolescents with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviours frequently present to school counsellors, yet many counsellors report feeling ill-equipped to support these students. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effects of a face-to-face training program developed specifically for school counsellors that aimed to improve their knowle…
Teachers’ workload, turnover intentions, and mental health
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effectiveness of the Building Educators' Skills in Adolescent Mental Health (Beam) Program for Improving Secondary School Educators' Confidence, Behavior, …
Secondary school educators are well placed to recognize and respond to mental illness in adolescents; however, many report low confidence and skills in doing so. A confirmatory cluster randomized controlled trial involving 295 educators (Mean age: 40.10 years, SD : 10.47; 76.6% female, 2.7% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) from 73 Australian secondary schools (22 in rural-regional locations) evaluated the effectiveness of a new professional …
Multilevel risk and protective factors for self‐harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in adolescents
BACKGROUND: Better characterising risk and protective factors for suicidal distress and self-harm in adolescents may facilitate better targeting of interventions that address underlying vulnerabilities. However, few previous longitudinal studies have: (1) sufficient power to identify key risk and protective factors, (2) limited representativeness to the community and (3) accounted for multilevel factors (individual, family, community). This study…
Psychiatry (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (4 works) · Anxiety (3 works) · Applied Psychology (3 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (3 works) · Randomized controlled trial (3 works)