Publications
Our journey of discovery and innovation is vividly captured in this curated collection of publications that reflects our commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in this vital field. Spanning a wide spectrum of topics, from the utilization of chatbots during the COVID-19 pandemic to gamified cognitive behavioral therapy, and the development of a youth mental health digital ecosystem, these publications underscore our unwavering dedication to promoting resilience and emotional health through cutting-edge technological interventions. As we navigate the complex landscape of mental health, we invite you to explore these insightful studies that shape our pursuit of a brighter, digitally empowered future for the well-being of our communities.
A Better Start National Science Challenge: Supporting the Future Wellbeing of Our Tamariki E Tipu, E Rea, Mō Ngā Rā O Tō Ao: Grow Tender Shoot for the Days Destined for You
S. Maessen, B. J. Taylor, G. Gillon, H. Moewaka Barnes, R. Firestone, R. W. Taylor, et al.
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand 2023 Vol.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03036758.2023.2173257
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand 2023 Vol.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03036758.2023.2173257
A Chatbot toSupport New Zealand Young People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluation of a Real World Roll Out of an Open Trial
N. Ludin, C. Holt-Quick, S. Hopkins, K. Stasiak, E. Hetrick S, J. Warren, et al.
JMIR 2022 Vol. In press (accepted 19 August)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36219754/
JMIR 2022 Vol. In press (accepted 19 August)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36219754/
“Goals Give You Hope”: An Exploration of Goal Setting in Young People Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
J. Penno, G. Christie and E. Hetrick S
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion 2022 Vol. 24 Issue 5 Pages 771-781
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/61226
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion 2022 Vol. 24 Issue 5 Pages 771-781
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/61226
Self-Help Tool: Risk Management and Improving Mental Wellbeing of New Zealand Adolescents
D. Frederiksen, M. Shepherd, B. Te Maro and S. Hetrick
Advances in Mental Health: Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention 2021 Vol. In press (accepted 8 June)
DOI: 10.1080/18387357.2021.1942100
Advances in Mental Health: Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention 2021 Vol. In press (accepted 8 June)
DOI: 10.1080/18387357.2021.1942100
A Chatbot Architecture for Promoting Youth Resilience
C. Holt-Quick, J. Warren, K. Stasiak, R. Williams, G. Christie, S. Hetrick, et al.
2020 Vol. arXiv:2005.07355 [cs.CL]
https://rest.neptune-prod.its.unimelb.edu.au/server/api/core/bitstreams/33bdbc34-63da-5747-b81d-2e3ff9674605/content
2020 Vol. arXiv:2005.07355 [cs.CL]
https://rest.neptune-prod.its.unimelb.edu.au/server/api/core/bitstreams/33bdbc34-63da-5747-b81d-2e3ff9674605/content
Building a Digital Platform for Behavioral Intervention Technology Research and Deployment
J. Warren, S. Hetrick, S. Hopkins, A. Leung and S. Merry
In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2020 Pages: 3378-3387
https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/items/f70881ca-b75b-41c4-8249-e87873918e17
In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2020 Pages: 3378-3387
https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/items/f70881ca-b75b-41c4-8249-e87873918e17
Is E-Therapy the Answer to Our Youth Mental Health Issues?
Health Informatics NZ, Wednesday, 24 April 2019
https://www.hinz.org.nz/news/448151/Is-e-therapy-the-answer-to-our-youth-mental-health-issues.htm
https://www.hinz.org.nz/news/448151/Is-e-therapy-the-answer-to-our-youth-mental-health-issues.htm
Youth Mental Health Digital Ecosystem Created
Health Informatics NZ, Wednesday, 24 April 2019
https://www.hinz.org.nz/news/448152/Youth-mental-health-digital-ecosystem-created.htm
https://www.hinz.org.nz/news/448152/Youth-mental-health-digital-ecosystem-created.htm
Debate: Supporting the Mental Health of School Students in the COVID‐19 Pandemic in New Zealand – A Digital Ecosystem Approach
Merry, S. N., Cargo, T., Christie, G., Donkin, L., Hetrick, S., Fleming, T., ... & Warren, J.
(2020) Child and adolescent mental health, 25(4), 267-269.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33025729/
(2020) Child and adolescent mental health, 25(4), 267-269.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33025729/
Gamifying CBT to Deliver Emotional Health Treatment to Young People on Smartphones
Christie, G. I., Shepherd, M., Merry, S. N., Hopkins, S., Knightly, S., & Stasiak, K.
(2019). Internet interventions, 18, 100286.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31890633/
(2019). Internet interventions, 18, 100286.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31890633/
The Importance of User Segmentation for Designing Digital Therapy for Adolescent Mental Health: Findings From Scoping Processes
Fleming, T., Merry, S., Stasiak, K., Hopkins, S., Patolo, T., Ruru, S., ... & Goodyear-Smith, F.
(2019). JMIR mental health, 6(5), e12656.
https://mental.jmir.org/2019/5/e12656/
(2019). JMIR mental health, 6(5), e12656.
https://mental.jmir.org/2019/5/e12656/
Young People’s Views on mHealth Interventions
Christie, G., Shepherd, M., Hopkins, S., Merry, S., Stasiak, K., & Fleming, T.
(2018, November). Society of Mental Health Research Conference.
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/46735
(2018, November). Society of Mental Health Research Conference.
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/46735
"She Actually Sounds Like a Real Person"- Exploring Young Adults' Views About Aroha, a Chatbot for Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kang, A., Hetrick, S., Cargo, T., Hopkins, S., Ludin, N., Bodmer, S., ... & Stasiak, K.
(2023). JMIR Formative Research.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37527545/
(2023). JMIR Formative Research.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37527545/
21-Day Stress Detox: Open Trial of a Universal Well-Being Chatbot for Young Adults
Williams, R., Hopkins, S., Frampton, C., Holt-Quick, C., Merry, S. N., & Stasiak, K.
(2021). Social Sciences, 10(11), 416.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355852906_21-Day_Stress_Detox_Open_Trial_of_a_Universal_Well-Being_Chatbot_for_Young_Adults
(2021). Social Sciences, 10(11), 416.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355852906_21-Day_Stress_Detox_Open_Trial_of_a_Universal_Well-Being_Chatbot_for_Young_Adults