Prof Mario Alvarez-Jimenez
NHMRC Career Development Fellow
Centre for Youth Mental Health (Orygen)
308 Scholarly works
38 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Psychometric properties of the Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form in young adults with psychosis: Proceed with caution
DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2026.07.0232026
Journal article
Developing a novel coding tool for therapeutic alliance and exploring online engagement in a digital mental health intervention for youth with major depressive disorder
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2026.06.0362026
Journal article
Public availability of evidence-based mental health apps: a systematic review and meta-analysis of self-guided apps.
DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-03014-52023
Research grants (other domestic)
VR Social Cognition Therapy in Early Psychosis: Effectiveness and Implementation
2021
Journal article
Trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for interpersonal trauma in transitional-aged youth.
DOI: 10.1037/tra00010162020
Research grants (other domestic)
Australian Early Psychosis Collaborative Consortium Clinical Registry (Cr) & Clinical Trial & Translation Network (Cttn)
2018
Research Grant
Preventing Relapse of Major Depressive Disorder in Youth: RCT of a Novel Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Online Social Therapy
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Differential effects of illness and antipsychotics on cortical thinning in first episode psychosis: A randomised placebo-controlled MRI study
DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2026.06.0282026
Journal article
Sustained engagement with a digital youth mental health platform: A mixed-methods study
DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2025.1008992026
Journal article
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Predictors of Relapsing, Recurrent, and Chronic Depression in Young People
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2025.03.0192026
Journal article
Bridging gaps in youth mental health care: YOUTHreach—a comprehensive European strategy
DOI: 10.1007/s00787-026-03033-32026
Journal article
Two decades of progress in schizophrenia: Evolution, current insights, and future directions
DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpmh.2026.06.0032026
Journal article
Exploring caregiver experiences with the altitudes digital mental health program: A thematic analysis
DOI: 10.1177/205520762614580472025
Journal article
Can a digital intervention ‘Momentum’ improve social functioning and transdiagnostic symptoms for Australian youth at ultrahigh risk for psychosis? Protocol for a superiority randomised controlled trial comparing treatment as usual with and without Momentum
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-102132
RECENT PROJECTS
2025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
YOUTHreach - Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Support: A Comprehensive European Strategy