Publications by authors named "S Blunden"

Article Synopsis
  • There is a growing need for practical guidelines for clinicians on using melatonin to treat insomnia in children with autism and neurogenetic disorders, as current data is insufficient.
  • The International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) formed a task force to review clinical trial literature on melatonin from 2012 onward.
  • This publication summarizes evidence on melatonin's effectiveness, possible side effects, and important considerations for its use in this specific population.
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There has been limited research on personal recovery during a hospital admission. However, studies in this setting indicate that consumers' experiences of personal recovery, during an inpatient admission, may not mirror the experiences of consumers living in the community, which has been conceptualised by the CHIME processes of Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment. Findings to date posit that inpatients may be more likely to experience disconnection and hopelessness.

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Background: Postnatal depression (PND) is a leading cause of illness and death among women following childbirth. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, poor sleep, and sub-optimal diet quality are behavioural risk factors for PND. A feasible, sustainable, and scalable intervention to improve healthy behaviours and reduce PND symptoms among women at postpartum is needed.

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Issue Addressed: Australian Indigenous youth are at high risk of developing mental health problems. Historical determinants and socioeconomic disadvantage continue to impact their social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) and sense of identity. Previous literature suggests connecting to culture significantly impacts SEWB in Indigenous youth.

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Issue Addressed: Supporting healthy behaviours (quality diet, physical activity, sleep) through home-based interventions is feasible to improve postnatal mental health. Involving stakeholders in developing interventions is essential for maximising accessibility, implementation and scale-up. This study aimed to identify factors affecting the sustainable implementation and scalability of the Food, Move, Sleep (FOMOS) for Postnatal Mental Health program, including strategies to enhance research-practice translation.

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