Prof David Clarke - Researcher Profile

Biography

David works in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences at Monash University as a Professor of Psychological Medicine. He is also Clinical Director, Primary Care and General Hospital Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Southern Health, Monash Medical Centre.

His particular interest and expertise is in the areas of depression, depression in the presence of physical illness, and psychological factors contributing to the physicall illness (or psychosomatics).  His research has clearly defined subtypes of depression in the medically ill, in particular, identifying and describing the phenomena of demoralisation.

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Research & Supervision Interests

Phenomenology of depression, distress and demoralisation.

Biology of depression

Psychotherapy

Psychosomatics

Keywords

Depression and physical illness, Psychiatric disorder , Psychosomatics, anxiety; depression; medical inpatients; persistence; prediction; somatoform disorders , depression; chronic pain disorder; somatisation; somatising disorders; management of somatising diso

Qualifications

PHD

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1996

MPM

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1987

MBBS

Institution: University of Melbourne

Year awarded: 1977

Publications

Book Chapters

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., 2012, Somatoform disorders, in Mental Health in Australia: Collaborative Community Practice, eds Graham Meadows; John Farhall; Ellie Fossey; Margaret Grigg; Fiona McDermott; Bruce Singh, Oxford University Press, Australia, pp. 708-728.

Clarke, D.M., 2011, Depression, demoralization, and psychotherapy in people who are medically ill, in The Psychotherpay of Hope: The Legacy of Persuasion and Healing, eds Renato D Alarcon and Julia B. Frank, Johns Hopkins University Press, USA, pp. 125-157.

Clarke, D., 2011, Psychological adaptation, demoralizaton and depression in people with cancer, in Depression and Cancer, eds David W Kissane, Mario Maj and Norman Sartorius, Wiley-Blackwell, UK, pp. 37-50.

Clarke, D.M., Gleaves, D., 2008, Somatoform and dissociative disorders, in Abnormal Psychology: Leading researcher perspectives, eds Elizabeth Rieger, McGraw-Hill, Australia, pp. 165-208.

Clarke, D.M., Blashki, G.A., Hickie, I.B., 2007, Depression, in General Practice Psychiatry, eds Grant Blashki, Fiona Judd and Leon Piterman, McGraw-Hill, Australia, pp. 108-126.

Clarke, D.M., Piterman, L., 2007, Somatisation, in General Practice Psychiatry, eds Grant Blashki, Fiona Judd and Leon Piterman, McGraw-Hill, Australia, pp. 167-182.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., 2007, Somatoform disorders, in Mental Health in Australia: Collaborative Community Practice, eds Graham Meadows, Bruce Singh and Margaret Grigg, Oxford University Press, Australia, pp. 475-492.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Boyce, P., 2007, The mind talking through the body, in Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry, eds Sidney Bloch and Bruce S. Singh, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 208-234.

Journal Articles

Hudson, P.L., Remedios, C., Zordan, R., Thomas, K., Clifton, D., Crewdson, M., Hall, C., Trauer, T., Bolleter, A., Clarke, D.M., Bauld, C., 2012, Guidelines for the psychosocial and bereavement support of family caregivers of palliative care patients, Journal of Palliative Medicine [P], vol 15, issue 6, Mary Ann Liebert Inc. Publishers, United States, pp. 696-702.

Kiropoulos, L.A., Meredith, I.T., Tonkin, A.M., Clarke, D.M., Antonis, P., Plunkett, J.C., 2012, Increased psychosocial stress in Greek-born immigrants compared to Anglo-Australians with coronary heart disease: the healthy heart, healthy mind study, Heart Lung and Circulation [P], vol 21, issue 12, Elsevier Australia, Australia, pp. 794-802.

Kiropoulos, L.A., Meredith, I.T., Tonkin, A.M., Clarke, D.M., Antonis, P., Plunkett, J.C., 2012, Psychometric properties of the cardiac depression scale in patients with coronary heart disease, BMC Psychiatry [P], vol 12, issue Art. No.: 216, BioMed Central Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 1-8.

Casey, M., Perera, D., Clarke, D.M., 2012, Psychosocial treatment approaches to difficult-to-treat depression, Medical Journal of Australia [E], vol 4, issue Suppl. 4, Australasian Medical Publishing Company Pty Ltd, Australia, pp. 52-55.

Wang, Q., Hay, M., Clarke, D.M., Menahem, S., 2012, The prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression in adolescents with heart disease, Journal Of Pediatrics [P], vol 161, issue 5, Mosby Inc., United States, pp. 943-946.e1.

Wang, Q., Hay, M., Clarke, D., Menahem, S., 2011, Adolescents' drawings of their cardiac abnormality, Cardiology In The Young [P], vol 21, issue 5, Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, pp. 556-561.

Frei, M., Clarke, D., 2011, Meeting the challenge in care of co-occurring disorders, Medical Journal Of Australia [P], vol 195, issue 3, Australasian medical Publishing Company, Australia, pp. 1-3.

Hudson, P., Thomas, K., Remedios, C., Trauer, T., Clarke, D., 2011, Psychological and social profile of family caregivers on commencement of palliative care, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management [P], vol 41, issue 3, Elsevier Inc., USA, pp. 522-534.

Ventieri, D., Clarke, D., Hay, M., 2011, The effects of a school-based educational intervention on preadolescents' knowledge of and attitudes towards mental illness, Advances in School Mental Health Promotion [P], vol 4, issue 3, Clifford Beers Foundation, UK, pp. 5-17.

Schonberger, M., Ponsford, J.L., Reutens, D.C., Beare, R.J., Clarke, D.M., O'Sullivan, R.M., 2011, The relationship between mood disorders and MRI findings following traumatic brain injury, Brain Injury [P], vol 25, issue 6, Informa Healthcare, UK, pp. 543-550.

Baird, D., Clarke, D., 2011, The whole person model: a collaborative approach to chronic disease management, Health Issues [P], vol 106, Health Issues Centre, Australia, pp. 21-26.

Clarke, D., 2010, No cancer health without mental health, Medical Journal Of Australia [P], vol 193, issue 5, Australasian Medical Publishing Co Pty Ltd, Australia, p. 43.

McKenzie, D.P., Clarke, D.M., Forbes, A.B., Sim, M.R., 2010, Pessimism, worthlessness, anhedonia, and thoughts of death identify DSM-IV major depression in hospitalized, medically ill patients, Psychosomatics [P], vol 51, issue 4, American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., United States, pp. 302-311.

McKenzie, M., Clarke, D.M., McKenzie, D.P., Smith, G.C., 2010, Which factors predict the persistence of DSM-IV depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorders in the medically ill three months post hospital discharge?, Journal of Psychosomatic Research [P], vol 68, issue 1, Elsevier Inc., United States, pp. 21-28.

Catanese, A.A., John, M.S., Di Battista, J., Clarke, D.M., 2009, Acute cognitive therapy in reducing suicide risk following a presentation to an emergency department, Behaviour Change [P], vol 26, issue 1, Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd, Australia, pp. 16-26.

Mikocka-Walus, A., Clarke, D.M., Gibson, P.R., 2009, Can antidepressants influence the course of inflammatory bowel disease? The current state of research, European Gastroenterology & Hepatology Review, vol 5, issue 1, Touch Briefings, UK, pp. 48-53.

Clarke, D.M., 2009, Depression and physical illness: more complex than simple comorbidity, Medical Journal Of Australia [P], vol 190, issue 7, Australasian Medical Publishing Company Pty Ltd, Sydney, pp. S52-S53.

Clarke, D.M., Currie, K.C., 2009, Depression, anxiety and their relationship with chronic diseases: a review of the epidemiology, risk and treatment evidence, Medical Journal Of Australia [P], vol 190, issue 7, Australian Medical Publishing Company Pty Ltd, Australia, pp. S54-S60.

Clarke, D.M., 2009, Making sense of somatoform disorders, Medicine Today [P], vol 10, issue 12, Medicine Today Pty Ltd, Melbourne, pp. 61-64.

Devasagayam, D., Clarke, D.M., 2008, Changes to inpatient consultation-liaison psychiatry service delivery over a 7-year period, Australasian Psychiatry, vol 16, issue 6, Informa Healthcare, UK, Australia, pp. 418-422.

Blashki, G.A., Piterman, L., Meadows, G.N., Clarke, D.M., Prabaharan, V., Gunn, J., Judd, F., 2008, Impact of an educational intervention on general practitioners' skills in cognitive behavioural strategies: a randomised controlled trial., Medical Journal of Australia, vol 188, issue 12, Australasian Medical Publishing Company Pty. Ltd., Australia, pp. 129-132.

Clarke, D.M., Piterman, L., Byrne, C.J., Austin, D., 2008, Somatic symptoms, hypochondriasis and psychological distress: A study of somatisation in Australian general practice, Medical Journal of Australia, vol 189, issue 10, Australasian Medical Publishing Company Pty. Ltd., Australia, pp. 560-564.

Clarke, D.M., Cook, K.E., Smith, G.C., Piterman, L., 2008, What do general practitioners think depression is? A taxonomy of distress and depression for general practice., Medical Journal of Australia, vol 188, issue 12, Australasian Medical Publishing Company Pty. Ltd., Australia, pp. 110-113.

McLeod, J.E., Clarke, D.M., 2007, A review of psychosocial aspects of motor neurone disease, Journal of the Neurological Sciences, vol 258, issue 1-2, Elsevier Science BV, The Netherlands, pp. 4-10.

Clarke, D.M., Stone, L.E., 2007, Adjusting to illness and other major life events: how can GPs help?, Australian Family Physician, vol 36, issue 4, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 206-210.

Clarke, D.M., 2007, Growing old and getting sick: Maintaining a positive spirit at the end of life, Australian Journal of Rural Health, vol 15, issue 3, Blackwell Publishing, UK, pp. 148-154.

McCall, L.M., Clarke, D.M., Trauer, T., Piterman, L., Ling, M.Y., 2007, Predictors of accuracy of recognition of emotional distress in general practice, Primary Care and Community Psychiatry, vol 12, issue 1, Librapharm/Informa Healthcare, London, UK, pp. 1-5.

Boscaglia, N., Clarke, D.M., 2007, Sense of coherence as a protective factor for demoralisation in women with a recent diagnosis of gynaecological cancer, Psycho-Oncology, vol 16, issue 3, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK, pp. 189-195.

Stone, L.E., Clarke, D.M., 2007, Somatising disorders: untangling the pathology., Australian Family Physician, vol 36, issue 4, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australia, pp. 234-239.

Kissane, D.W., Grabsch, B., Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Love, A.W., Bloch, S., Snyder, R., Li, Y., 2007, Supportive-expressive group therapy for women with metastatic breast cancer: Survival and psychosocial outcome from a randomized controlled trial, Psycho-Oncology, vol 16, issue 4, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK, pp. 277-286.

Clarke, D.M., Cook, K.E., Coleman, K.J., Smith, G.C., 2006, A qualitative examination of the experience of 'depression' in hospitalized medically ill patients, Psychopathology, vol 39, issue 6, Karger, Basel Switzerland, pp. 303-312.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., 2006, Assessing the effectiveness of integrated interventions: Terminology and approach, The Medical Clinics of North America, vol 90, issue 4, W B Saunders Co - Elsevier Inc, Philadelphia USA, pp. 533-548.

Koritsas, S., Davidson, S., O'Connor, D.W., Clarke, D.M., 2006, Diagnosing and treating depression in nursing home residents: challenges for GPs, Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol 12, issue 3, La Trobe University, Australian Institute for Primary Care, Australia, pp. 104-108.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Peake, J., Trauer, T., McCall, L.M., Blashki, G.A., Piterman, L., 2006, Evaluation of a short course in psychiatry for general practitioners, Australasian Psychiatry, vol 14, issue 1, Taylor & Francis Ltd, UK, pp. 76-80.

McKenzie, D.P., McFarlane, A., Creamer, M.C., Ikin, J.F., Forbes, A.B., Kelsall, H., Clarke, D.M., Glass, D.C., Ittak, P., Sim, M.R., 2006, Hazardous or harmful alcohol use in Royal Australian Navy veterans of the 1991 Gulf War: Identification of high risk subgroups, Addictive Behaviors, vol 31, issue 9, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Kidlington UK, pp. 1683-1694.

Grabsch, B., Clarke, D.M., Love, A.W., McKenzie, D.P., Snyder, R., Bloch, S., Smith, G.C., Kissane, D.W., 2006, Psychological morbidity and quality of life in women with advanced breast cancer: a cross-sectional survey., Palliative and Supportive Care, vol 4, Cambridge University Press, UK, pp. 47-56.

Davidson, S., Koritsas, S., O'Connor, D.W., Clarke, D.M., 2006, The feasibility of a GP led screening intervention for depression among nursing home residents, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 21, issue 11, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester UK, pp. 1026-1030.

Clarke, D.M., McLeod, J.E., Smith,M.D., G.C., Trauer, T., 2005, A comparison of psychosocial and physical functioning in patients with motor neurone disease and metastatic cancer, Journal of Palliative Care, vol 21, issue 3, Centre for Bioethics - Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, Montreal Canada, pp. 173-179.

Barton, C.A., Sulaiman, N., Clarke, D.M., Abramson, M.J., 2005, Caregivers' use of, and attitudes towards, written asthma action plans in North-West Melbourne, Primary Care Respiratory Journal, vol 14, issue 3, Elsevier, USA, pp. 143-146.

Clarke, D.M., Kissane, D.W., Trauer, T., Smith,M.D., G.C., 2005, Demoralization, anhedonia and grief in patients with severe physical illness, World Psychiatry, vol 4, issue 2, Masson Italy, Milan Italy, pp. 96-105.

Barton, C.A., Sulaiman, N., Clarke, D.M., Abramson, M.J., 2005, Experiences of Australian parents caring for children with asthma: it gets easier., Chronic Illness, vol 1, issue 4, Maney Publishing, UK, pp. 303-314.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., 2005, Place of the psyche in health care, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 39, issue 9, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, p. 745.

Kathol, R.G., Clarke, D.M., 2005, Rethinking the place of the psyche in health: toward the integration of health care systems, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 39, issue 9, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 816-825.

Boscaglia, N., Clarke, D.M., Jobling, T.W., Quinn, M.A., 2005, The contribution of spirituality and spiritual coping to anxiety and depression in women with a recent diagnosis of gynecological cancer, International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, vol 15, issue 5, Blackwell Publishing, Inc., USA, pp. 755-761.

McCall, L.M., Clarke, D.M., Rowley, G., 2004, Does a continuing medical education course in mental health change general practitioner knowledge, attitude and practice and patient outcomes?, Primary Care Mental Health, vol 2, issue 1, Radcliffe Publishing Ltd, UK, pp. 13-22.

Sulaiman, N.D., Barton, C.A., Abramson, M.J., Liaw, T., Harris, C., Chondros, P., Dharmage, S., Clarke, D.M., 2004, Factors associated with ownership and use of written asthma action plans in North-West Melbourne, Primary Care Respiratory Journal, vol 13, Strategic Medical Publishing, UK, pp. 211-217.

Kissane, D.W., Grabsch, B., Love, A.W., Clarke, D.M., Bloch, S., 2004, Psychiatric disorder in women with early stage and advanced breast cancer: a comparative analysis, Australia and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 38, issue 5, Blackwell Publishing, Australia, pp. 320-326.

Jefford, M., Mileshkin, L., Richards, K., Thomson, J., Matthews, F., Zalcberg, J., Jennens, R., McLachlan, S., Wein, S., Antill, Y., Clarke, D.M., 2004, Rapid screening for depression - validation of the Brief Case-Find for Depression (BCD) in medical oncology and palliative care patients, British Journal of Cancer, vol 91, issue 5, Nature Publishing Group, UK, pp. 900-906.

Love, A.W., Grabsch, B., Clarke, D.M., Bloch, S., Kissane, D.W., Smith, G.C., 2004, Screening for depression in women with metastatic breast cancer: a comparison of the Beck Depression Inventory Short Form and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 38, issue 7, Blackwell Publishing, Australia, pp. 526-531.

McCall, L.M., Clarke, D.M., Rowley, G., 2004, Subjective experiences of general practitioners undertaking continuing medical education in mental health: a qualitative study of motivation and process of change, Primary Care Mental Health, vol 2, issue 1, Radcliffe Publishing Ltd, UK, pp. 23-35.

Kissane, D.W., Grabsch, B., Clarke, D.M., Christie, G., Clifton, D., Gold, S.S., Hill, C., Morgan, A., McDermott, F., Smith, G.C., 2004, Supportive-expressive group therapy: the transformation of existential ambivalence into creative living while enhancing adherence to anti-cancer therapies, Psycho-Oncology, vol 13, issue 11, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester England, pp. 755-768.

Kissane, D.W., Wein, S., Love, A.W., Lee, X.Q., Kee, P.L., Clarke, D.M., 2004, The demoralization scale: a report of its development and preliminary validation, Journal of Palliative Care, vol 20, issue 4, Centre for Bioethics, Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, Montreal Canada, pp. 269-276.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Dowe, D.L., McKenzie, D.P., 2003, An empirically derived taxonomy of common distress syndromes in the medically ill, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, vol 54, issue 4, Elsevier, Oxford England, pp. 323-330.

Clarke, D.M., McKenzie, D.P., 2003, An examination of the efficiency of the 12-item SPHERE questionnaire as a screening instrument for common mental disorders in primary care, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 37, issue 2, Blackwell Publishing, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 236-239.

Kissane, D.W., Bloch, S., Smith, G.C., Miach, P.P., Clarke, D.M., Ikin, J.F., Love, A., Ranieri, N., McKenzie, D.P., 2003, Cognitive-existential group psychotherapy for women with primary breast cancer: a randomised controlled trial, Psycho-Oncology, vol 12, issue 6, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK, pp. 532-546.

Barton, C., Clarke, D.M., Sulaiman, N., Abramson, M.J., 2003, Coping as a mediator of psychosocial impediments to optimal management and control of asthma, Respiratory Medicine, vol 97, issue 7, W B Saunders Co. Ltd, London England, pp. 747-761.

Blashki, G.G., McCall, L., Piterman, L., Judd, F.K., Clarke, D.M., Stone, L., Davis, J.P., Cockram, A., Pring, B., Martyres, R., Hogan, C., Liaw, T., 2002, A Graduate Certificate and Masters in General Practice Psychiatry by distance education - 1998-2001, Australian Family Physician, vol 31, issue 4, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, South Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-4.

McCall, L., Clarke, D.M., Rowley, G., 2002, A questionnaire to measure general practitioners' attitude to their role in the management of patients with depression and anxiety, Australian Family Physician, vol 31, issue 3, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 299-303.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., Handrinos, D., Trauer, T., 2002, Adverse Reactions to Antidepressants in consultation-liaison psychiatry patients, Psychosomatics, vol 43, issue 3, American Psychiatric Publishing Inc, USA, pp. 228-233.

Clarke, D.M., Coleman, J., 2002, BALINT GROUPS Examining the doctor-patient relationship, Australian Family Physician, vol 31, issue 1, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-3.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., Handrinos, D., McKenzie, D.P., 2002, Consulation-liaison psychiatrists' use of antidepressants in the physically ill, Psychosomatics, vol 43, issue 3, American Psychiatric Press Inc., Washington, USA, pp. 221-227.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., Handrinos, D., McKenzie, D.P., 2002, Consultation-liaison psychiatrists' use of antidepressants in the physically ill, Psychosomatics, vol 43, issue 3, American Psychiatric Publishing Inc., USA, pp. 221-227.

Clarke, D.M., Kissane, D.W., 2002, Demoralization: its phenomenology and importance, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 36, issue 6, Blackwell Publishing, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 733-742.

Love, A.W., Kissane, D.W., Bloch, S., Clarke, D.M., 2002, Diagnostic efficiency of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in women with early stage breast cancer, Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 36, issue 2, Blackwell Publishing, Asia, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 246-250.

McCall, L., Blashki, G., Judd, F., Piterman, L., Clarke, D.M., Liaw, T., Martyres, R., Hogan, C., Pring, W., 2000, Collaboration in educational development: inter-university and inter-departmental co-operation, Focus on Health Professional Education, vol 2 issue 3, ANZAME, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 50-58.

Clarke, D.M., Mackinnon, A.J., Smith, G.C., McKenzie, D.P., Herrman, H.E., 2000, Dimensions of psychopathology in medically the I11. A latent trait analysis, Psychosomatics, vol 41 issue 5, American Psychiatric Press, Inc, Washington USA, pp. 418-425.

Clarke, D.M., 1999, Autonomy, rationality and the wish to die, Journal of Medical Ethics, vol 25, British Medical Journal Publishing Group, London UK, pp. 457-462.

O'Connor, D.W., Clarke, D.M., Presnell, I.B., 1999, How is psychiatry taught to Australian and New Zealand medical students?, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 33 issue 1, Blackwell Science, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 47-52.

Clarke, D.M., 1999, Measuring the quality of supervision and the training experience in psychiatry, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 33, Blackwell Science Asia, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 248-252.

Clarke, D.M., Wahlqvist, M.L., Rassias, C.R., Strauss, B.J.G., 1999, Psychological Factors in Nutritional Disorders of the Elderly: Part of the Spectrum of Eating Disorders, International Journal of Eating Disorders, vol 25, John Wiley & Sons, New York NY USA, pp. 345-348.

Clarke, D.M., 1999, Sex, honesty and the supervisory relationship: a response to Ryan, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, vol 33, Blackwell Science Asia, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 339-343.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., Handrinos, D., Dunsis, A., 1998, Consultation-Liaison psychiatrists' management of depression, Psychosomatics, vol 39 no 3, American Psychiatric Press Inc., Washington USA, pp. 244-252.

McKenzie, D.P., Mackinnon, A.J., Martindale, C., Clarke, D.M., 1998, Modelling the frequency of psychiatric admissions, International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, vol 7 no 3, Whurr Publishers Ltd, London UK, pp. 136-141.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Herrman, H.E., 1998, Monash Interview for Liaison Psychiatry (MILP) Development, Reliability, and Procedural Validity, Psychosomatics, vol 39 no 4, American Psychiatric Press Inc, Washington DC USA, pp. 318-328.

Clarke, D.M., 1998, Psychological factors in illness and recovery, New Zealand Medical Journal, vol 111 no 1076, Southern Colour Print, Dunedin NZ, pp. 410-412.

Kissane, D.W., Clarke, D.M., Ikin, J., Bloch, S., Smith, G.C., Vitetta, L., McKenzie, D.P., 1998, Psychological morbidity and quality of life in Australian women with early-stage breast cancer: a cross-sectional survey, Medical Journal of Australia, vol 169, Australasian Medical Publishing Co. Ltd, North Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 192-196.

Clarke, D.M., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J.G., 1998, Undereating and undernutrition in old age: integrating bio-psychosocial aspects, Age and Ageing, vol 27, Oxford University Press, Oxford UK, pp. 527-534.

Clarke, D.M., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J.G., 1998, Undereating and undernutrition in old age: integrating bio-psychosocial aspects, Age and Ageing, vol 27, British Geriatrics Society, UK, pp. 527-534.

McKenzie, D.P., Vida, S., Mackinnon, A.J., Onghena, P., Clarke, D.M., 1997, Accurate confidence intervals for measures of test performance, Psychiatry Research, vol 69, Elsevier, Ireland, pp. 207-209.

McKenzie, D.P., Mackinnon, A.J., Clarke, D.M., 1997, KAPCOM: A program for the comparison of kappa coefficients obtained from the same sample of observations, Perceptual and Motor Skills, vol 85, Perceptual and Motor Skills, Missoula Montana USA, pp. 899-902.

Clarke, D.M., Russell, P.A., Polglase, A.L., McKenzie, D.P., 1997, Psychiatric disturbance and acute stress responses in surgical patients, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, vol 67, Blackwell Science Pty Ltd, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 115-118.

Conference Proceedings

McKenzie, D.P., McFarlane, A.C., Creamer, M.C., Ikin, J.F., Forbes, A.B., Kelsall, H., Clarke, D.M., Glass, D.C., Ittak, P., Sim, M.R., 2006, Hazardous or harmful alcohol use in Royal Australian Navy veterans of the 1991 Gulf War: identification of high risk subgroups, Australian Epidemiologist, 18 September 2006 to 19 September 2006, Australian Epidemiological Association, Melbourne Vic Australia, p. 67.

Tebble, H.A., Caldwell, D.L., Clarke, D.M., 2006, The language of subjective well-being, Proceedings of the 7th Australian Conference on Quality of Life, 24/11/2005, Deakin University, http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/acqo1/Conferences/abstracts_papers/2005/Caldwell.doc, pp. 1-17.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Dowe, D.L., McKenzie, D.P., 2000, An Empirically Derived Taxonomy of Common Psychiatric Distress in the Medically Ill, The Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research 2000 Annual Scientific Meeting & Meeting of the Australasian Society for Biological Psychiatry, Adelaide SA, 6-8 December 2000.

Blashki, G., Clarke, D.M., 1999, Detection & Diagnosis of Depression, Monash University Inaugural General Practice Psychiatry Conference, Noosa Qld 25-30 September, DCM&GP, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., Handrinos, D., Dunsis, A., 1998, Benchmark practices in consultation-liaison psychiatry: somatoform disorders, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Melbourne Vic 24-28 May 1998, Blackwell Science Asia Pty Ltd, Carlton Vic Australia, p. A57.

Smith, G.C., Clarke, D.M., Handrinos, D., Dunsis, A., 1998, C-L psychiatrists' management of somatoform disorders in referred patients, Psychosomatics, Coronado USA 20-23 Nov 1997, American Psychiatric Press Inc., Washington USA, p. 213.

Clarke, D.M., Smith, G.C., Mackinnon, A.J., McKenzie, D.P., Herrman, H.E., 1998, Latent trait analysis of psychopathology in hospitalized physically ill, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Melbourne Vic 24-28 May 1998, Blackwell Science Asia Pty Ltd, Carlton Vic Australia, p. A53.

Kissane, D.W., Ikin, J., Clarke, D.M., Bloch, S., 1998, Psychosocial morbidity in 303 women with early stage breast cancer, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Melbourne Vic 24-28 May 1998, Blackwell Science Asia Pty Ltd, Carlton Vic Australia, p. A76.

Clinical Activity

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Grants

Title:

A pragmatic trial of a 'stepped care' intervention for people with depression and cardiac failure.

Investigators:

Clarke, D, McGrath, B, Baird, D, Reddy, P

Funding:

(2006 - 2009). Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative.

Title:

A prospective cohort study investigating the relationships between negative emotions, biomarkers and long term functioning in post-MI patients.

Investigators:

Oldenburg, B, Hare, D, Taylor, C, McKenzie, D, Forbes, A, Sanderson, K, Clarke, D, Hollingsworth, B, Meredith, I

Funding:

(2012 - 2016). National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

(2013 - 2017). National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Title:

Application of integrated disease self-management in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Investigators:

Clarke, D, Baird, D

Funding:

(2010 - 2014). MBF Foundation Ltd.

Title:

Depression, Demoralization, and the Will to Live in Patients Nearing the End of Life.

Investigators:

Clarke, D, Kissane, D, Smith, G

Funding:

(2000 - 2002). Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation.

Title:

Evaluating the introduction of screening and co-ordinated management of depression and social isolation in an integrated health care system.

Investigators:

Clarke, D

Funding:

(2003 - 2007). Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative.

Title:

Finding out what experienced general practioners mean by 'depression' toward developing a meaningful taxonomy of depression in primary care.

Investigators:

Clarke, D

Funding:

(2003 - 2007). Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative.

Title:

Healthy mind. Healthy heart: Assessment of depression and related psychosocial factors in CALD with CHD.

Investigators:

Kiropoulos, L, Meredith, I, Tonkin, A, Clarke, D, Piterman, L, Gilson, K

Funding:

(2009 - 2013). Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative.

(2010 - 2015). Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative.

Title:

PROMPT STUDY: Promoting Optimal Outcomes in Mood through Psychosocial Therapies: A randomised trial.

Investigators:

Clarke, D, Turner, J

Funding:

(2011 - 2015). Cancer Australia.

Title:

Re-engaging 'lost to follow up' adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) managed in a tertiary setting.

Investigators:

Rodda, C, Hay, M, Clarke, D, Teede, H

Funding:

(2007 - 2011). Diabetes Australia.

Title:

Recognising and screening for depression among older people living in residential care.

Investigators:

Liddell, M, O'Connor, D, Davidson, S, Clarke, D

Funding:

(2003 - 2007). Beyond Blue: the national depression initiative.

Title:

Scoping study relating to National Health Priority area conditions coexisting with depression.

Investigators:

Clarke, D, Smith, G, Piterman, L, Oakley Browne, M, Currie, K, Campbell, D, Kissane, D

Funding:

(2003 - 2007). Department of Health and Ageing.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Bibliotherapy, it's current and potential usage by Australians with Mental Health Problem.

Supervisors:

Hasking, P (Main), Clarke, D (Associate), Meadows, G (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Can the arc of intention be re-invigorated through the release of immanent material?.

Supervisors:

Smith, G (Main), Dunphy-Blomfield, J (Associate), Clarke, D (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Exploring internal working models of care giving and maternal representations during pregnancy: the influence on the mother-infant relationship .

Supervisors:

Clarke, D (Joint-co), Cross, W (Joint).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Exploring the relationship between weight-loss and depression in obese adults.

Supervisors:

Brennan, L (Main), Clarke, D (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Longitudinal investigation of psychological outcomes and correlates in Australian Gulf War Veterans.

Supervisors:

Kelsall, H (Main), Clarke, D (Associate), Sim, M (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Preventing weight gain in reproductive aged women at high risk of weight gain.

Supervisors:

Fisher, J (Main), Clarke, D (Associate), Rowe, H (Associate), Mckenzie, D (Associate), Teede, H (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The Whole Person Approach: how do clients experience an integrated approach to disease management?.

Supervisors:

Clarke, D (Main).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The relationship between Schemas, Attachment & Parenting Styles and Personality problems.

Supervisors:

Kissane, D (Main), Clarke, D (Associate), Gordon, M (Associate).

Completed Supervision

Student:

Barton, C.

Program of Study:

CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA: ROLE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS. (PHD) 2004.

Supervisors:

Abramson, M (Main), Clarke, D (Associate).

Student:

Belofastov, A.

Program of Study:

LISTENING TO VOICES: A GROUNDED THEORY ANALYSIS OF VERBAL AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS. (PHD) 2004.

Supervisors:

Clarke, D (Main), Trauer, T (Joint).

Student:

Boscaglia, N.

Program of Study:

THE CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL SUPPORT, SENSE OF COHERENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND COPING TO MOOD OUTCOMES IN WOMEN WITH GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER. (PHD) 2005.

Supervisors:

Clarke, D (Main).

Student:

Gedge, R.

Program of Study:

A multi-modal psychological intervention to improve quality of life in women with gynaecological cancers. (PHD) 2006.

Supervisors:

Clarke, D (Main).

Student:

Gerschman, E.

Program of Study:

Life-meaning, psychological health, and well-being. (PHD) 2011.

Supervisors:

Clarke, D (Joint-Co), Vella-Brodrick, D (Joint).

Student:

Mccall, L.

Program of Study:

CAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION IN GENERAL PRACTICE PSHYCHIATRY AID GP'S TO DEAL WITH COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS?. (PHD) 2001.

Supervisors:

Rowley, G (Main), Clarke, D (Associate).

Student:

Mckenzie, D.

Program of Study:

Classification and Regression Trees (CART) in psychiatric screening, diagnosis and subgroup analysis. (PHD) 2008.

Supervisors:

Sim, M (Main), Clarke, D (Associate), Forbes, A (Associate).

Student:

Tan, B.

Program of Study:

. 2002.

Supervisors:

Dunphy-Blomfield, J (Main), Clarke, D (Associate).

Student:

Ventieri, D.

Program of Study:

The effects of an educational intervention on pre-adolescents' knowledge and attitudes towards mental illness. (PHD) 2009.

Supervisors:

Hay, M (Main), Clarke, D (Associate).

Student:

Wang, Q.

Program of Study:

An assessment of the medical and psychosocial outcomes of adolescents with heart disease. (PHD) 2009.

Supervisors:

Menahem, S (Main), Clarke, D (Associate), Hay, M (Associate).