The University of Queensland

A latent class analysis of patterns of tobacco and cannabis use in Australia and their health‐related correlates

Lim, Carmen C. W., Leung, Janni K. Y., Gravely, Shannon, Gartner, Coral, Sun, Tianze, Chiu, Vivian, Chung, Jack Y. C., Stjepanović, Daniel, Connor, Jason, Scheurer, Roman W., Hall, Wayne and Chan, Gary C. K. (2023). A latent class analysis of patterns of tobacco and cannabis use in Australia and their health‐related correlates. Drug and Alcohol Review, 42 (4), 815-826. doi: 10.1111/dar.13614

Availability of substances for use in personal vaporisers on three online cryptomarkets

Lim, Carmen C.W, Leung, Janni K.Y, Connor, Jason P., Hall, Wayne D., Gartner, Coral, Cheng, Brandon H.C, Scheurer, Roman W., Sun, Tianze and Chan, Gary C.K (2020). Availability of substances for use in personal vaporisers on three online cryptomarkets. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 217 108254, 108254. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108254

Measurement properties of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) family of measures: protocol for a systematic review

Harris, Meredith G., Sparti, Claudia, Scheurer, Roman, Coombs, Tim, Pirkis, Jane, Ruud, Torleif, Kisely, Steve, Hanssen-Bauer, Ketil, Siqveland, Johan and Burgess, Philip M. (2018). Measurement properties of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) family of measures: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open, 8 (4) e021177, e021177. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021177

Systems levers for commissioning primary mental healthcare: A rapid review

Meurk, Carla, Harris, Meredith, Wright, Eryn, Reavley, Nicola, Scheurer, Roman, Bassilios, Bridget, Salom, Caroline and Pirkis, Jane (2018). Systems levers for commissioning primary mental healthcare: A rapid review. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 24 (1), 29-53. doi: 10.1071/PY17030

The epidemiology and global burden of autism spectrum disorders

Baxter, A. J., Brugha, T. S., Erskine, H. E., Scheurer, R. W., Vos, T. and Scott, J. G. (2015). The epidemiology and global burden of autism spectrum disorders. Psychological Medicine, 45 (3), 601-613. doi: 10.1017/S003329171400172X

Developing a service platform definition to promote evidence-based planning and funding of the mental health service system

Lee, Yong Yi, Meurk, Carla S., Harris, Meredith, Diminic, Sandra, Scheurer, Roman W. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2014). Developing a service platform definition to promote evidence-based planning and funding of the mental health service system. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11 (12), 12261-12282. doi: 10.3390/ijerph111212261

System-level intersectoral linkages between the mental health and non-clinical support sectors: a qualitative systematic review

Whiteford, Harvey, McKeon, Gemma, Harris, Meredith, Diminic, Sandra, Siskind, Dan and Scheurer, Roman (2014). System-level intersectoral linkages between the mental health and non-clinical support sectors: a qualitative systematic review. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 48 (10), 895-906. doi: 10.1177/0004867414541683

Twice versus thrice weekly ECT in a clinical population: an evaluation of patient outcomes

Siskind, D., Charlson, F., Saraf, S., Scheurer, R. and Lie, D.C. (2012). Twice versus thrice weekly ECT in a clinical population: an evaluation of patient outcomes. Psychiatry Research, 199 (3), 208-211. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2012.03.020

Employee psychological distress and treated prevalence by indices of rurality

Hilton, Michael F., Scheurer, Roman W., Sheridan, Judith, Cleary, Catherine M. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2010). Employee psychological distress and treated prevalence by indices of rurality. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 34 (5), 458-465. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2010.00590.x

Financial Incentives and Psychiatric Services in Australia: An Empirical Analysis of Three Policy Changes

Doessel, D.P., Scheurer, R.W., Chant, D.C. and Whiteford, H.A. (2007). Financial Incentives and Psychiatric Services in Australia: An Empirical Analysis of Three Policy Changes. Health Economics, Policy and Law, 2 (1), 7-22. doi: 10.1017/S1744133106006244

Taking control of your mental health

Scheurer, Roman (2006). Taking control of your mental health. Balance - The Journal of the Mental Health Association (QLD) (Spring 2005 / Summer 2006), 58-59.

Changes in private sector electroconvulsive treatment in Australia

Doessel, D. P., Scheurer, R. W., Chant, D. C. and Whiteford, H. (2006). Changes in private sector electroconvulsive treatment in Australia. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40 (4), 362-367. doi: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2006.01803.x

Some economic dimensions of the mental health jigsaw in Australia

Williams, R.F.G., Doessel, D P, Scheurer, R. and Whiteford, H (2006). Some economic dimensions of the mental health jigsaw in Australia. International Journal of Social Economics, 33 (12), 808-831. doi: 10.1108/03068290610714661

The National Mental Health Strategy and Geographical Access to Mental Health Services: Some empirical results

Doessel, D. P., SCHEURER, R., Chant, D. C. and Whiteford, H. (2006). The National Mental Health Strategy and Geographical Access to Mental Health Services: Some empirical results. Australasian Journal of Regional Studies, 12 (2), 233-257.

Australia’s national mental health strategy and deinstitutionalization: some empirical results

Doessel, Darrel P., Scheurer, Roman W., Chant, David C. and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2005). Australia’s national mental health strategy and deinstitutionalization: some empirical results. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 39 (11), 989-994. doi: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01702.x

General practice, general health

Scheurer, Roman (2002). General practice, general health. Balance -The Journal of the Mental Health Association (QLD), Autumn, 20-24.

Physical health of people with severe mental illness

Barr, Wally, Van de Hoef, Pamela, Colls, Ian, Scheurer, Roman, McGrath, John and Whiteford, Harvey (2001). Physical health of people with severe mental illness. BMJ, 323 (7306) doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7306.231

Physical health of people with severe mental illness Adequate staffing and shared commitment are needed

Barr, Wally, van de Hoef, Pamela, Colls, Ian, Scheurer, Roman, McGrath, John and Whiteford, Harvey (2001). Physical health of people with severe mental illness Adequate staffing and shared commitment are needed. British Medical Journal, 323 (7306), 231-231. doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7306.231

Physical health of people with severe mental illness - General practitioners play a valuable part

van de Hoef, P., Colls, I., Scheurer, R., McGrath, J. and Whiteford, H. (2001). Physical health of people with severe mental illness - General practitioners play a valuable part. British Medical Journal, 323 (7306), 231-232.

Does second-hand smoking mass-media campaign increase public awareness and reduce second-hand smoke exposure? A systematic review

Lim, Carmen C. W., McClure-Thomas, Caitlin, Stjepanovic, Daniel, Cheng, Brandon, Sebayang, Susy, Fausiah, Fitri, Farassania, Ghea, Maidin, Alimin, Ansariadi, Ansariadi, Gartner, Coral, Scheurer, Roman, Chan, Gary C. K., Gouda, Hebe and Leung, Janni (2022). Does second-hand smoking mass-media campaign increase public awareness and reduce second-hand smoke exposure? A systematic review. APSAD 2022 Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 9–12 October 2022. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Patterns of cannabis and tobacco use in Australia: latent class analysis and health-rated correlates

Lim, Carmen C.W., Leung, Janni, Sun, Tianze, Chiu, Vivian, Stjepanovic, Daniel, Chung, Jack Y.C., Connor, Jason P., Hall, Wayne, Scheurer, Roman, Gartner, Coral and Chan, Gary (2021). Patterns of cannabis and tobacco use in Australia: latent class analysis and health-rated correlates. APSAD Scientific Drug and Alcohol Conference, Virtual, 7-10 November 2021. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Availability of substances for use in personal vaporisers on three online cryptomarkets

Lim, Carmen, Leung, Janni, Cheng, Brandon, Connor, Jason, Hall, Wayne, Gartner, Coral, Scheurer, Roman, Sun, Tianze and Chan, Gary (2020). Availability of substances for use in personal vaporisers on three online cryptomarkets. APSAD EMCR virtual showcase , Online, 4-25 November 2020.

What vaping products can you pick up from online cryptomarkets?

Lim, Carmen, Cheng, Branden, Leung, Janni, Hall, Wayne, Connor, Jason, Gartner, Coral, Scheurer, Roman and Chan, Gary (2020). What vaping products can you pick up from online cryptomarkets?. 2020 NIDA International Forum, Conference: 2020 NIDA International Forum, 19-21st June 2020.

Availability of substances for use in personal vaporisers on three online cryptomarkets

Lim, C., Cheng, B., Leung, J., Hall, W., Connor, J., Gartner, C., Scheurer, R. and Chan, G. (2020). Availability of substances for use in personal vaporisers on three online cryptomarkets. 2020 NIDA International Forum , Online, June 2020. Online:

Childhood-onset mental disorders in six regions of China: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and data coverage of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and autism spectrum disorders

Huo, Yan, Bao, Yanping, Scheurer, Roman W. and Leung, Janni (2019). Childhood-onset mental disorders in six regions of China: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and data coverage of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit, 2019, Chengdu, China, 19-20 October 2019. London, United Kingdom: The Lancet Publishing Group. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)32367-0

Childhood-onset Mental Disorders in 6 geographical regions in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Autistic Disorder

Huo, Y. P, Bao, Y, Scheurer, R. W. and Leung, J. (2019). Childhood-onset Mental Disorders in 6 geographical regions in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Autistic Disorder. 5th International Conference on Youth Mental Health, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 June - 2 July 2019.

Systems levers for Primary Health Networks: a conceptual framework

Meurk, C., Harris, M., Wright, Eryn, Reavley, Nicola, Scheurer, R. W., Bassilios, Bridget, Salom, Caroline and Pirkis, Jane (2017). Systems levers for Primary Health Networks: a conceptual framework. 10th Health Services and Policy Research Conference, Gold Coast , Queensland, Australia,, 1-3 November 2017.

The Prevalence of Mental and Substance Use Disorders in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Huo, Phoebe (Yan) , Scheurer, Roman , Bao, Yanping and Leung, Janni (2017). The Prevalence of Mental and Substance Use Disorders in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. West Moreton Hospital and Health Service 2017 Research Week - Celebrating Research, Ipswich Hospital, 29 November 2017.

The continuum of quasi-psychotic beliefs and experiences in the Australian general public

McGrath, J., De Leacy, E., Scheurer, R., Cardy, S. and Mowry, B. (2000). The continuum of quasi-psychotic beliefs and experiences in the Australian general public. Biennial Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia, Davos, Switzerland, 11 - 15 February 2000. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0920-9964(00)90493-6

Evaluation of the Better Access initiative – final report

Pirkis, Jane, Currier, Dianne, Harris, Meredith, Mihalopoulos, Cathy, Arya, Vikas, Banfield, Michelle, Bassilios, Bridget, Buchanan, Ben, Butterworth, Peter, Brophy, Lisa, Burgess, Philip, Chatterton, Mary Lou, Chilver, Miranda, Eagar, Kathy, Faller, Jan, Fossey, Ellie, Ftanou, Maria, Gunn, Jane, Kruger, Ariel, Le, Long, Newton, Danielle, Roberts, Leo, Scurrah, Katrina, Scheurer, Roman, Spittal, Matthew, Tapp, Caley, van Gelder, Tim and Williamson, Michelle (2022). Evaluation of the Better Access initiative – final report. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

Rapid literature review - primary mental health care models: final report

Harris, Meredith, Meurk, Carla, Reavley, Nicola, Bassilios, Bridget, Salom, Caroline, Wright, Eryn, Scheurer, Roman and Pirkis, Jane (2016). Rapid literature review - primary mental health care models: final report.

Culture in Mind: An evaluation framework for a community program promoting the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Brisbane - Draft report

Scheurer, Roman, Wright, Eryn and Harris, Meredith (2016). Culture in Mind: An evaluation framework for a community program promoting the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Brisbane - Draft report. Brisbane, QLD Australia:

Understanding regional variations in mental health and alcohol and other drug services in Queensland. FINAL REPORT

Harris, M., Leitch, E., Wong, I., Santomauro, D., Diminic, S., Scheurer, R., Fjeldsoe, K. and Whiteford, H. (2015). Understanding regional variations in mental health and alcohol and other drug services in Queensland. FINAL REPORT. Brisbane, QLD Queensland: Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and The University of Queensland.

Regional planning for Primary Health Networks: final report

Harris, Meredith, Santomauro, Damian, Diminic, Sandra, Wong, Ides, Leitch, Elizabeth, Scheurer, Roman, Fjeldsoe, Kevin and Whiteford, Harvey (2015). Regional planning for Primary Health Networks: final report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

Estimating the prevalence and cost of psychotropic medication use attributable to appropriate psychiatric indications

Harris, Meredith, Diminic, Sandra, Carstensen, Georgia, Hollingworth, Samantha, Siskind, Dan, Scheurer, Roman and Burgess, Philip (2013). Estimating the prevalence and cost of psychotropic medication use attributable to appropriate psychiatric indications. North Sydney, NSW, Australia: New South Wales Ministry of Health.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Somerville, Adele, Baxter, Amanda, Pham, An, Ventura, Allison, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Nelson, P., Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2009). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.

Two Measures of Suicide in Queensland: An Historical (1920-2004) and Comparative Analysis

Doessel, Darrel P., Williams, Ruth F. G., Roman W. Scheurer and Whiteford, Harvey A. (2008). Two Measures of Suicide in Queensland: An Historical (1920-2004) and Comparative Analysis. WP2008.02. School of Applied Economics and Centre for Strategic Economic Studies, Victoria University.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates for: Depressive Disorders.

Pham, A., Baxter, A., Somerville, A., Ventura, A,, Scheurer, R., Calabria, B., McLaren, J., Roberts, A., Degenhardt, L., Whiteford, H. and Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates for: Depressive Disorders.. Discussion Paper. Policy and Economics Group, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Anxiety Disorders

Baxter, Amanda, Somerville, Adele, Pham, An, Ventura, Allison, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Anxiety Disorders. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Somerville, A., Baxter, A., Pham, A., Ventura, A., Scheurer, R., Calabria, B., McLaren, J., Roberts, A., Nelson, P., Degenhardt, L., Whiteford, H. and Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Discussion Paper. Policy and Economics Group, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Conduct Disorder

Somerville, Adele, Baxter, Amanda, Nelson, Paul, Pham, An, Ventura, Allison, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Conduct Disorder. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Eating disorders

Ventura, Allison, Baxter, Amanda, Pham, An, Somerville, Adele, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Eating disorders. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Ventura, Allison, Somerville, Adele, Pham, An, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Gr. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Schizophrenia

Baxter, Amanda, Somerville, Adele, Pham, An, Ventura, Allison, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2008). Summary of data collected and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Schizophrenia. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.

Summary of data collection and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Bipolar disorder

Pham, An, Baxter, Amanda, Ventura, Allison, Somerville, Adele, Scheurer, Roman, Calabria, Bianca, McLaren, Jen, Roberts, Anna, Degenhardt, Louisa and Whiteford, Harvey (2008). Summary of data collection and decision rules used in making regional and global estimates: Bipolar disorder. Global Burden of Disease : Mental Disorders and Illicit Drug Use Expert Group. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research : Policy and Economics Group, The University of Queensland.