Publications by authors named "Belinda Pacella"

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  • The study explored the prevalence and impact of adjustment disorder in individuals who experienced bushfires over a 10-year period, revealing that approximately 16-19% reported adjustment difficulties at different time points.
  • Data was collected from 802 participants three to four years post-fire, then 596 five years later, and finally 436 ten years after, using various psychological assessments to gauge their mental health.
  • The findings indicated that early adjustment issues significantly increased the risk of developing more severe psychiatric disorders later, and highlighted the need for psychosocial interventions to support disaster survivors.
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Background: The mental health impact of the initial years of military service is an under-researched area. This study is the first to explore mental health trajectories and associated predictors in military members across the first 3-4 years of their career to provide evidence to inform early interventions.

Methods: This prospective cohort study surveyed Australian Defence personnel ( = 5329) at four time-points across their early military career.

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