Publications by authors named "Peter Andrew Baldwin"

Background: Mental health and alcohol use problems are among the most common causes of disease burden in young Australians, frequently co-occur (comorbidity), and lead to significant lifetime burden. However, comorbidities remain significantly underdetected and undertreated in health settings. Digital mental health tools designed to identify at-risk individuals, encourage help-seeking, or deliver treatment for comorbidity have the potential to address this service gap.

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Background: People with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) often experience mental health symptoms that exacerbate illness and increase mortality risk. Access to psychological support is low in people with T2DM. Detection of depression is variable in primary care and can be further hampered by mental health stigma.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study examines how e-mental health (eMH) engagement patterns, particularly the concept of "e-attainment," influence mental health outcomes, emphasizing the importance of personal goals over strict protocol adherence.
  • Using clustering methods on data from over 43,000 users of a self-guided eMH program in Australia, the research aims to identify real-world engagement profiles and their correlation with mental health improvements.
  • Findings from the analysis highlight that understanding user behavior in a naturalistic setting can be instrumental for designing effective eMH programs targeted at the general population.
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Background: Depressive symptoms are common in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Effective depression treatments exist; however, access to psychological support is characteristically low. Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is accessible, nonstigmatizing, and may help address substantial personal and public health impact of comorbid T2DM and depression.

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