Prof John Read


NameProf John Read
Job titleProfessor
Email addressjohn@uel.ac.uk
Research institutePsychology

Research outputs

The nature and impact of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms and proposal of the Discriminatory Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Scale (DAWSS)

Moncrieff, J., Read, J. and Horowitz, M. 2024. The nature and impact of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms and proposal of the Discriminatory Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Scale (DAWSS). Journal of Affective Disorders Reports. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2024.100765

Warning: High incidence rate of cognitive impairment from electroconvulsive therapy with adolescents

Read, J. 2023. Warning: High incidence rate of cognitive impairment from electroconvulsive therapy with adolescents. Journal of Affective Disorders. 346, pp. 230-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.11.009

Efforts to Improve the Accuracy of Information About Electroconvulsive Therapy Given to Patients and Families

Read, J., Harrop, C. and Geekie, J. 2023. Efforts to Improve the Accuracy of Information About Electroconvulsive Therapy Given to Patients and Families. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1891/EHPP-2023-0007

An independent audit of Electroconvulsive Therapy patient information leaflets in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Read, J., Morrison, L. and Harrop, C. 2023. An independent audit of Electroconvulsive Therapy patient information leaflets in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 96 (4), p. 885–901. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12481

The need for antidepressant withdrawal support services: recommendations from 708 patients

Read, J., Lewis, S., Horowitz, M. and Moncrieff, J. 2023. The need for antidepressant withdrawal support services: recommendations from 708 patients. Psychiatry Research. 326 (Art. 115303). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115303

Commentary on ‘‘Information flow and dynamic functional connectivity during electroconvulsive therapy in patients with depression"

Read, J. 2023. Commentary on ‘‘Information flow and dynamic functional connectivity during electroconvulsive therapy in patients with depression". Journal of Affective Disorders. 332, p. 341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2023.04.017

Antidepressants and suicide: 7,829 inquests in England and Wales, 2003-2020

Read, J. 2023. Antidepressants and suicide: 7,829 inquests in England and Wales, 2003-2020. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1891/EHPP-2022-0015

Designing withdrawal support services for antidepressant users: patients’ views on existing services and what they really need

Read, J., Moncrieff, J. and Horowitz, M. A. 2023. Designing withdrawal support services for antidepressant users: patients’ views on existing services and what they really need. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 161, pp. 298-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.03.013

A study of ECT on 278 children and adolescents; methodological, conceptual, and ethical concerns

Read, J., Ross, C. and Timimi, S. 2023. A study of ECT on 278 children and adolescents; methodological, conceptual, and ethical concerns. Brain and Behavior. 13 (Art. e2866). https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2866

Biological Psychiatry and The Mass Murder Of ‘Schizophrenics’: From Denial to Inspirational Alternative

Read, J. and Masson, J. 2022. Biological Psychiatry and The Mass Murder Of ‘Schizophrenics’: From Denial to Inspirational Alternative. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 24 (2), pp. 69-85. https://doi.org/10.1891/EHPP-2021-0006

How important are informed consent, informed choice, and patient-doctor relationships, when prescribing antipsychotic medication?

Read, J. 2022. How important are informed consent, informed choice, and patient-doctor relationships, when prescribing antipsychotic medication? Journal of Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2022.2069708

The experiences of 585 people when they tried to withdraw from antipsychotic drugs

Read, J. 2022. The experiences of 585 people when they tried to withdraw from antipsychotic drugs. Addictive Behaviors. 15 (Art. 100421). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2022.100421

A response to yet another defence of ECT in the absence of robust efficacy and safety evidence

Read, J. 2022. A response to yet another defence of ECT in the absence of robust efficacy and safety evidence. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 31 (e13), pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2045796021000846

Depression: Why Drugs and Electricity Are Not the Answer

Read, J. and Moncrieff, J. 2022. Depression: Why Drugs and Electricity Are Not the Answer. Psychological Medicine. 52 (8), pp. 1401-1410. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291721005031

Adequacy of Inquiry About, Documentation of, and Treatment of Trauma and Adversities: A Study of Mental Health Professionals in England

Neill, C. and Read, J. 2022. Adequacy of Inquiry About, Documentation of, and Treatment of Trauma and Adversities: A Study of Mental Health Professionals in England. Community Mental Health Journal. 58, pp. 1076-1087. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-021-00916-4

Time to acknowledge the bias of some electroconvulsive therapy researchers and defenders

Read, J., Harrop, C. and Geekie, J. 2022. Time to acknowledge the bias of some electroconvulsive therapy researchers and defenders. The Lancet Psychiatry. 9 (2), p. e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(21)00506-X

Response to the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ critique of our audit of ECT usage

Read, J., Harrop, C., Geekie, J. and Cunliffe, S. 2022. Response to the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ critique of our audit of ECT usage. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 95 (2), pp. 617-620. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12379

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Recent Life Events on Anxiety and Quality of Life in University Students

Davies, E., Read, J. and Shevlin, M. 2022. The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Recent Life Events on Anxiety and Quality of Life in University Students. Higher Education. 84, p. 211–224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00774-9

Childhood adversities among students at an English University: A latent class analysis

Davies, E., Read, J. and Shevlin, M. 2021. Childhood adversities among students at an English University: A latent class analysis. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. 23 (1), pp. 79-96. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2021.1987373

An Evidence-Based Response to Dr Andrade’s Commentary on Our Review of the ECT Efficacy Research

Read, J. 2021. An Evidence-Based Response to Dr Andrade’s Commentary on Our Review of the ECT Efficacy Research. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 82 (5), p. 21lr14047. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.21lr14047

How Accurate are ECT Patient Information Leaflets Provided by Mental Health Services in England and the Royal College of Psychiatrists? An Independent Audit

Harrop, C., Read, J., Geekie, J. and Renton, J. 2021. How Accurate are ECT Patient Information Leaflets Provided by Mental Health Services in England and the Royal College of Psychiatrists? An Independent Audit. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 23 (1), pp. 5-24. https://doi.org/10.1891/EHPP-D-21-00003

Raising Doubts About ECT

Hancock, S., Cunliffe, S. and Read, J. 2021. Raising Doubts About ECT. Psychiatric Times.

A second independent audit of electroconvulsive therapy in England, 2019: Usage, demographics, consent, and adherence to guidelines and legislation

Read, J., Harrop, C., Geekie, J., Renton, J. and Cunliffe, S. 2021. A second independent audit of electroconvulsive therapy in England, 2019: Usage, demographics, consent, and adherence to guidelines and legislation. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 94 (3), pp. 603-619. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12335

The role of Facebook groups in the management and raising of awareness of antidepressant withdrawal: is social media filling the void left by health services?

White, E., Read, J. and Julo, S. 2021. The role of Facebook groups in the management and raising of awareness of antidepressant withdrawal: is social media filling the void left by health services? Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2045125320981174

Are Antidepressants Overprescribed? Patients’ Experiences of the Prescribing Process

Read, J., Cartwright, C. and Gibson, K. 2021. Are Antidepressants Overprescribed? Patients’ Experiences of the Prescribing Process. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 22 (2), pp. 83-97. https://doi.org/10.1891/EHPP-D-20-00006

A survey of UK General Practitioners about depression, antidepressants and withdrawal: Implementing the 2019 Public Health England Report

Read, J., Renton, J., Harrop, C., Geekie, J. and Dowrick, C. 2020. A survey of UK General Practitioners about depression, antidepressants and withdrawal: Implementing the 2019 Public Health England Report. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2045125320950124

Traumas, Adversities, and Psychosis: Investigating Practical Implications

Read, J., Morrison, T. and Waddingham, R. 2020. Traumas, Adversities, and Psychosis: Investigating Practical Implications. Psychiatric Times. 37 (7), pp. 48-51.

The Power Threat Meaning Framework: Addressing Adversity, Challenging Prejudice and Stigma, and Transforming Services

Read, J. and Harper, D. 2020. The Power Threat Meaning Framework: Addressing Adversity, Challenging Prejudice and Stigma, and Transforming Services. Journal of Constructivist Psychology. 35 (1), pp. 54-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/10720537.2020.1773356

A Retrospective Case Study of the Thematic Content of Psychotic Experiences in a First Episode Psychosis Population

Jones, A., Read, J. and Wood, L. 2021. A Retrospective Case Study of the Thematic Content of Psychotic Experiences in a First Episode Psychosis Population. Journal of Mental Health. 30 (4), pp. 509-517. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2020.1755024

Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression: A Review of the Quality of ECT vs Sham ECT Trials and Meta-Analyses

Read, J., Kirsch, I. and Mcgrath, L. 2019. Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression: A Review of the Quality of ECT vs Sham ECT Trials and Meta-Analyses. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 21 (2), pp. 64-103. https://doi.org/10.1891/EHPP-D-19-00014

Using Open Questions to Understand 650 People’s Experiences with Antipsychotic Drugs

Read, J. and Sacia, A. 2020. Using Open Questions to Understand 650 People’s Experiences with Antipsychotic Drugs. Schizophrenia Bulletin. 46 (4), p. 896–904. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaa002

The Views of Non-Psychiatric Medical Specialists about People with Schizophrenia and Depression

Magliano, L., Ruggiero, G., Read, J., Mancuso, A., Schiavone, A. and Sepe, A. 2020. The Views of Non-Psychiatric Medical Specialists about People with Schizophrenia and Depression. Community Mental Health Journal. 56, p. 1077–1084. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-020-00567-x

The Positive and Negative Experiences of 342 Antidepressant Users

Read, J., Grigoriu, M., Gee, A., Diggle, J. and Butler, H. 2020. The Positive and Negative Experiences of 342 Antidepressant Users. Community Mental Health Journal. 56, p. 744–752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-019-00535-0

Bad things happen and can drive you crazy: The causal beliefs of 701 people taking antipsychotics

Read, J. 2020. Bad things happen and can drive you crazy: The causal beliefs of 701 people taking antipsychotics. Psychiatry Research. 285 (Art. 112754). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112754

How common and severe are six withdrawal effects from, and addiction to, antidepressants? The experiences of a large international sample of patients

Read, J. 2019. How common and severe are six withdrawal effects from, and addiction to, antidepressants? The experiences of a large international sample of patients. Addictive Behaviors. 102 (Art. 106157). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106157

Young Women’s Selfhood on Antidepressants: ‘Not Fully Myself’

Wills, C., Cartwright, C., Gibson, K. and Read, J. 2019. Young Women’s Selfhood on Antidepressants: ‘Not Fully Myself’. Qualitative Health Research. 30 (2), pp. 268-278. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732319877175

The Beliefs of Non-Psychiatric Doctors about the Causes, Treatments and Prognosis of Schizophrenia

Magliano, L., Citarelli, G. and Read, J. 2019. The Beliefs of Non-Psychiatric Doctors about the Causes, Treatments and Prognosis of Schizophrenia. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 93 (4), pp. 674-689. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12252

Antidepressant withdrawal – the tide is finally turning

Hengartner, M. P., Davies, J. and Read, J. 2019. Antidepressant withdrawal – the tide is finally turning. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 29 (Art. 52). https://doi.org/10.1017/S2045796019000465

Learning How to Ask - Does a one-day training increase trauma inquiry in routine substance use disorder practice? Results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Lotzin, A., Buth, S., Sehner, S., Hiller, P., Martens, M., Read, J., Härter, M., Cowlishaw, S. and Schäfer, I. 2019. Learning How to Ask - Does a one-day training increase trauma inquiry in routine substance use disorder practice? Results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 107, pp. 8-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2019.08.005

Heterogeneity in psychiatric diagnostic classification

Allsopp, K., Read, J., Corcoran, R. and Kinderman, P. 2019. Heterogeneity in psychiatric diagnostic classification. Psychiatry Research. 279, pp. 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2019.07.005

An Independent Audit of Pharma Influence in Public Mental Health Trusts in England

Harrop, Christopher, Read, J., Geekie, Jim and Renton, Julia 2019. An Independent Audit of Pharma Influence in Public Mental Health Trusts in England. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 20 (3), pp. 156-168. https://doi.org/10.1891/1559-4343.20.3.156

Reducing barriers to trauma inquiry in substance use disorder treatment – A cluster-randomized controlled trial

Lotzin, Annett, Buth, Sven, Sehner, Susanne, Hiller, Philipp, Pawils, Silke, Metzner, Franka, Read, J., Härter, Martin and Schäfer, Ingo 2019. Reducing barriers to trauma inquiry in substance use disorder treatment – A cluster-randomized controlled trial. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy. 14 (Art. 23). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-019-0211-8

Clinical guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal urgently need updating

Davies, J., Read, J., Hengartner, M. P., Cosci, F., Fava, G., Chouinard, G., van Os, J., Nardi, A., Gøtzsche, P., Groot, P., Offidani, E., Timimi, S., Moncrieff, J., Spada, M. and Guy, A. 2019. Clinical guidelines on antidepressant withdrawal urgently need updating. BMJ. 365 (Art. 12238). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l2238

Positive and negative effects of antipsychotic medication: an international online survey of 832 recipients

Read, J. and Williams, James 2019. Positive and negative effects of antipsychotic medication: an international online survey of 832 recipients. Current Drug Safety. 14 (3), pp. 173-181. https://doi.org/10.2174/1574886314666190301152734

Authors' response to a critique by Jauhar and Hayes of ‘a systematic review into the incidence, severity and duration of antidepressant withdrawal effects: Are guideline evidence-based?’

Davies, James and Read, J. 2019. Authors' response to a critique by Jauhar and Hayes of ‘a systematic review into the incidence, severity and duration of antidepressant withdrawal effects: Are guideline evidence-based?’. Addictive Behaviors. 97, pp. 127-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.01.026

Correspondence: Purpose, humility, civility, and science

Kinderman, Peter, Davies, James, Moore, James, Guy, Anne, Read, J., Timimi, Sami and Double, Duncan 2018. Correspondence: Purpose, humility, civility, and science. The Lancet Psychiatry. 5 (12), pp. 964-965. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(18)30418-8

Attempting to discontinue antipsychotic medication: withdrawal methods, relapse and success

Larsen-Barr, Miriam, Seymour, Fred, Read, J. and Gibson, Kerry 2018. Attempting to discontinue antipsychotic medication: withdrawal methods, relapse and success. Psychiatry Research. 270, pp. 365-374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2018.10.001

Correspondence: Network meta-analysis of antidepressants

Timimi, Sami, Moncrieff, Joanna, Gøtzche, Peter, Davies, James, Kinderman, Peter, Byng, Richard, Montagu, Luke and Read, J. 2018. Correspondence: Network meta-analysis of antidepressants. The Lancet. 392 (10152), pp. 1011-1012. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31784-7

Adverse Effects of Antidepressants Reported by a Large International Cohort: Emotional Blunting, Suicidality, and Withdrawal Effects

Read, J. and Williams, James 2018. Adverse Effects of Antidepressants Reported by a Large International Cohort: Emotional Blunting, Suicidality, and Withdrawal Effects. Current Drug Safety. 13 (3), pp. 176-186. https://doi.org/10.2174/1574886313666180605095130

A systematic review into the incidence, severity and duration of antidepressant withdrawal effects: Are guidelines evidence-based?

Davies, James and Read, J. 2018. A systematic review into the incidence, severity and duration of antidepressant withdrawal effects: Are guidelines evidence-based? Addictive Behaviors. 97, pp. 111-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.08.027

Staying on, and coming off, antidepressants: the experiences of 752 UKadults.

Read, J., Gee, Aimee, Diggle, Jacob and Butler, Helen 2018. Staying on, and coming off, antidepressants: the experiences of 752 UKadults. Addictive Behaviors. 88, pp. 82-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.08.021

How do mental health services respond when child abuse or neglect become known? A literature review

Read, J., Harper, D., Tucker, I. and Kennedy, Angela 2018. How do mental health services respond when child abuse or neglect become known? A literature review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 27 (6), pp. 1606-1617. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12498

How many of 1829 antidepressant users report withdrawal effects or addiction?

Read, J., Cartwright, Claire and Gibson, Kerry 2018. How many of 1829 antidepressant users report withdrawal effects or addiction? International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 27 (6), pp. 1805-1815. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12488

Attempting to stop antipsychotic medication: success, supports, and efforts to cope

Larsen-Barr, Miriam, Seymour, Fred, Read, J. and Gibson, Kerry 2018. Attempting to stop antipsychotic medication: success, supports, and efforts to cope. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 53 (7), pp. 745-756. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-018-1518-x

Making Sense of, and Responding Sensibly to, Psychosis

Read, J. 2018. Making Sense of, and Responding Sensibly to, Psychosis. Journal of Humanistic Psychology. 59 (5), pp. 672-680. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022167818761918

Ngā Whakāwhitinga (standing at the crossroads): How Māori understand what Western psychiatry calls “schizophrenia”

Taitimu, Melissa, Read, J. and McIntosh, Tracey 2018. Ngā Whakāwhitinga (standing at the crossroads): How Māori understand what Western psychiatry calls “schizophrenia”. Transcultural Psychiatry. 55 (2), pp. 153 -177. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363461518757800

Are Causal Beliefs Associated With Stigma? A Test of the Impact of Biogenetic Versus Psychosocial Explanations on Stigma and Internalized Stigma in People Experiencing Psychosis

Carter, Lucy, Read, J., Pyle, Melissa and Morrison, Anthony P. 2018. Are Causal Beliefs Associated With Stigma? A Test of the Impact of Biogenetic Versus Psychosocial Explanations on Stigma and Internalized Stigma in People Experiencing Psychosis. Stigma and Health. 4 (2), pp. 170-178. https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000129

“I Believe I Know Better Even than the Psychiatrists What Caused It”: Exploring the Development of Causal Beliefs in People Experiencing Psychosis

Carter, Lucy, Read, J., Pyle, Melissa and Morrison, Anthony 2018. “I Believe I Know Better Even than the Psychiatrists What Caused It”: Exploring the Development of Causal Beliefs in People Experiencing Psychosis. Community Mental Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-017-0219-3

Causal beliefs in people experiencing psychosis: The relationship to treatment accessed and the perceived helpfulness of treatment

Carter, Lucy, Read, J., Pyle, Melissa, Law, Heather, Emsley, Richard and Morrison, Anthony 2018. Causal beliefs in people experiencing psychosis: The relationship to treatment accessed and the perceived helpfulness of treatment. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 91 (3), pp. 332-344. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12163

Predictors of Staff Attitudes Toward Schizophrenia Treatments

Magliano, L., Read, J. and Affuso, G. 2017. Predictors of Staff Attitudes Toward Schizophrenia Treatments. Psychiatric Services. 68 (12), pp. 1321-1321. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201700257

An audit of ECT in England 2011-2015: Usage, demographics, and adherence to guidelines and legislation

Read, J., Harrop, Christopher, Geekie, Jim and Renton, Julia 2018. An audit of ECT in England 2011-2015: Usage, demographics, and adherence to guidelines and legislation. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 91 (3), pp. 263-277. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12160

Do adult mental health services identify child abuse and neglect? A systematic review

Read, J., Harper, D., Tucker, I. and Kennedy, Angela 2017. Do adult mental health services identify child abuse and neglect? A systematic review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 27 (1), pp. 7-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12369

Do English mental health services know whether they followed N.I.C.E. guidelines with patients who killed themselves?

Geekie, Jim, Read, J., Renton, Julia and Harrop, Christopher 2017. Do English mental health services know whether they followed N.I.C.E. guidelines with patients who killed themselves? Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 90 (4), pp. 797-800. https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12141

The interpersonal adverse effects reported by 1008 users of antidepressants; and the incremental impact of polypharmacy

Read, J., Gee, Aimee, Diggle, Jacob and Butler, Helen 2017. The interpersonal adverse effects reported by 1008 users of antidepressants; and the incremental impact of polypharmacy. Psychiatry Research. 256, pp. 423-427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2017.07.003

Assessing the Impact and Effectiveness of Hearing Voices Network Self-Help Groups

Longden, Eleanor, Read, J. and Dillon, Jacqui 2017. Assessing the Impact and Effectiveness of Hearing Voices Network Self-Help Groups. Community Mental Health Journal. 54 (2), pp. 184-188. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-017-0148-1

‘Learning how to ask’: Effectiveness of a training for trauma inquiry and response in substance use disorder healthcare professionals

Lotzin, A., Buth, S., Sehner, S., Hiller, P., Martens, M., Pawils, S., Metzner, F., Read, J., Härter, M. and Schäfer, I. 2018. ‘Learning how to ask’: Effectiveness of a training for trauma inquiry and response in substance use disorder healthcare professionals. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. 10 (2), pp. 229 -238. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000269

Mental health clinicians’ beliefs about the causes of psychosis: Differences between professions and relationship to treatment preferences

Carter, Lucy, Morrison, Anthony P., Pyle, Melissa and Read, J. 2017. Mental health clinicians’ beliefs about the causes of psychosis: Differences between professions and relationship to treatment preferences. International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 63 (5), pp. 426-432. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764017709849

The Opinions of Italian Psychology Students About People Diagnosed with Depression and Schizophrenia: A Comparative Study

Magliano, Lorenza, Schioppa, Giustina, Costanzo, Regina, Petrillo, Miriam and Read, J. 2017. The Opinions of Italian Psychology Students About People Diagnosed with Depression and Schizophrenia: A Comparative Study. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health. 4 (2), pp. 147-157. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40737-017-0087-8

Is electroconvulsive therapy for depression more effective than placebo? A systematic review of studies since 2009.

Read, J. and Arnold, C. 2017. Is electroconvulsive therapy for depression more effective than placebo? A systematic review of studies since 2009. Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. 19 (1), pp. 5-23. https://doi.org/10.1891/1559-4343.19.1.5

Understanding the long-term effects of childhood adversities: Beyond diagnosis and abuse

Read, J. and Mayne, Rachael 2017. Understanding the long-term effects of childhood adversities: Beyond diagnosis and abuse. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. 10 (3), pp. 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-017-0137-0

Effects of the diagnostic label “schizophrenia”, actively used or passively accepted, on general practitioners’ views of this disorder.

Magliano, Lorenza, Strino, Antonella, Punzo, Rosanna, Acone, Roberta, Affuso, Gaetana and Read, J. 2017. Effects of the diagnostic label “schizophrenia”, actively used or passively accepted, on general practitioners’ views of this disorder. International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 63 (3), pp. 224-234. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764017695353

Stressful events and circumstances reported by patients prior to being prescribed antidepressants

Hartdegen, Morgyn, Gibson, Kerry, Cartwright, Claire and Read, J. 2017. Stressful events and circumstances reported by patients prior to being prescribed antidepressants. New Zealand Medical Journal. 130 (1448), pp. 45-53.

‘People with Problems, Not Patients with Illnesses’: Using Psychosocial frameworks to Reduce the Stigma of Psychosis

Longdon, Eleanor and Read, J. 2017. ‘People with Problems, Not Patients with Illnesses’: Using Psychosocial frameworks to Reduce the Stigma of Psychosis. Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences. 54 (1), pp. 24-30.

General practitioners' beliefs about people with schizophrenia and whether they should be subject to discriminatory treatment when in medical hospital: the mediating role of dangerousness perception

Magliano, Lorenza, Punzo, Rosanna, Strino, Antonella, Acone, Roberta and Read, J. 2016. General practitioners' beliefs about people with schizophrenia and whether they should be subject to discriminatory treatment when in medical hospital: the mediating role of dangerousness perception. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 87 (5), pp. 559-566. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000217

Do GPs and psychiatrists recommend alternatives when prescribing anti-depressants?

Read, J., Gibson, Kerry and Cartwright, Claire 2016. Do GPs and psychiatrists recommend alternatives when prescribing anti-depressants? Psychiatry Research. 246 (Dec.), pp. 838-840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2016.10.069

Are mental health staff getting better at asking about abuse andneglect?

Sampson, M. and Read, J. 2016. Are mental health staff getting better at asking about abuse andneglect? International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 26 (1), pp. 95-104. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12237

Improving community mental health services: The need for a paradigm shift

Longden, Eleanor, Read, J. and Dillon, Jacqui 2016. Improving community mental health services: The need for a paradigm shift. Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences. 53 (1), pp. 22-30.

Long-term antidepressant use: patient perspectives of benefits and adverse effects

Cartwright, Claire, Gibson, Kerry, Read, J., Cowan, Ondria and Dehar, Tamsin 2016. Long-term antidepressant use: patient perspectives of benefits and adverse effects. Patient Preference and Adherence. 10, pp. 1401-1407.

‘In my life antidepressants have been…’: a qualitative analysis of users’ diverse experiences with antidepressants

Gibson, Kerry, Cartwright, Claire and Read, J. 2016. ‘In my life antidepressants have been…’: a qualitative analysis of users’ diverse experiences with antidepressants. BMC Psychiatry. 16 (1).

Personal agency in women's recovery from depression: The impact of antidepressants and women's personal efforts

Cartwright, Claire, Gibson, Kerry and Read, J. 2018. Personal agency in women's recovery from depression: The impact of antidepressants and women's personal efforts. Clinical Psychologist. 22 (1), pp. 72-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/cp.12093

Conflict in Mens Experiences With Antidepressants

Gibson, K., Cartwright, C. and Read, J. 2016. Conflict in Mens Experiences With Antidepressants. American Journal of Men's Health. 12 (1), pp. 104-116. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988316637645

Are older people prescribed antidepressants on the basis of fewer symptoms of depression, and for longer periods of time? A survey of 1825 New Zealanders

Read, J., Gibson, Kerry L and Cartwright, Claire 2016. Are older people prescribed antidepressants on the basis of fewer symptoms of depression, and for longer periods of time? A survey of 1825 New Zealanders. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 35 (3), pp. 193-197. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12314

Improving Psychology Students’ Attitudes Toward People With Schizophrenia: A Quasi- Randomized Controlled Study.

Magliano, Lorenza, Rinaldi, Angela, Costanzo, Regina, De Leo, Renata, Schioppa, Giustina, Petrillo, Miriam and Read, J. 2016. Improving Psychology Students’ Attitudes Toward People With Schizophrenia: A Quasi- Randomized Controlled Study. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 86 (3), pp. 253-264. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000161

Social Adversity in the Etiology of Psychosis: A Review of the Evidence

Longden, Eleanor and Read, J. 2016. Social Adversity in the Etiology of Psychosis: A Review of the Evidence. American Journal of Psychotherapy. 70 (1), pp. 5-33.

In search of an evidence-based role for psychiatry

Read, J., Runciman, Olga and Dillon, Jacqui 2016. In search of an evidence-based role for psychiatry. Future Science OA. 2 (1).

Are mental health services getting better at responding to abuse, assault and neglect?

Read, J., Sampson, Maria and Critchley, Christine 2016. Are mental health services getting better at responding to abuse, assault and neglect? Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 134 (4), pp. 287-294. https://doi.org/10.1111/acps.12552

The Impact of Causal Explanations on Outcome in People Experiencing Psychosis: A Systematic Review

Carter, Lucy, Read, J., Pyle, Melissa and Morrison, Anthony P. 2016. The Impact of Causal Explanations on Outcome in People Experiencing Psychosis: A Systematic Review. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. 24 (2), pp. 332-347. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2002

Assessing and Reporting the Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medication: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies, and Prospective, Retrospective, and Cross-Sectional Research

Longden, Eleanor and Read, J. 2016. Assessing and Reporting the Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medication: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies, and Prospective, Retrospective, and Cross-Sectional Research. Clinical Neuropharmacology. 39 (1), pp. 29-39.

Child abuse in England and Wales 2003–2013: Newspaper reporting versus reality

Davies, Emma, O’Leary, Erin and Read, J. 2015. Child abuse in England and Wales 2003–2013: Newspaper reporting versus reality. Journalism. 18 (6), pp. 754-771. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464884915610994

Childhood adversity and psychosis: generalised or specific effects?

Longden, Eleanor, Sampson, Maria and Read, J. 2015. Childhood adversity and psychosis: generalised or specific effects? Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 25 (4), pp. 349-359. https://doi.org/10.1017/S204579601500044X

The Influence of Causal Explanations and Diagnostic Labeling on Psychology Students’ Beliefs About Treatments, Prognosis, Dangerousness and Unpredictability in Schizophrenia

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J., Rinaldi, Angela, Costanzo, Regina, De Leo, Renata, Schioppa, Giustina and Petrillo, Miriam 2015. The Influence of Causal Explanations and Diagnostic Labeling on Psychology Students’ Beliefs About Treatments, Prognosis, Dangerousness and Unpredictability in Schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal. 52 (3), pp. 361-369.

Testing complex hypotheses using secondary data analysis: is the association between sexual abuse and psychosis moderated by gender in a large prison sample?

Shevlin, Mark, Murphy, Jamie and Read, J. 2015. Testing complex hypotheses using secondary data analysis: is the association between sexual abuse and psychosis moderated by gender in a large prison sample? Journal of Criminal Psychology. 5 (2), pp. 92-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/jcp-02-2015-0009

Understanding the non-pharmacological correlates of self-reported efficacy of antidepressants

Read, J., Gibson, K., Cartwright, C., Shiels, C., Dowrick, C. and Gabbay, M. 2015. Understanding the non-pharmacological correlates of self-reported efficacy of antidepressants. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 131 (6), pp. 434-445.

The Twin Research Debate in American Criminology

Joseph, Jay, Chaufan, Claudia, Richardson, Ken, Shultziner, Doron, Fosse, Roar, James, Oliver, Latham, Jonathan and Read, J. 2015. The Twin Research Debate in American Criminology. Logos: A Journal of Modern Society & Culture. 15.

Saving psychiatry from itself: will young psychiatrists choose authoritarian power or authoritative respect?

Read, J. 2014. Saving psychiatry from itself: will young psychiatrists choose authoritarian power or authoritative respect? Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 131 (1), pp. 11-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/acps.12355

Patient-Centered Perspectives on Antidepressant Use

Gibson, Kerry, Cartwright, Claire and Read, J. 2014. Patient-Centered Perspectives on Antidepressant Use. International Journal of Mental Health. 43 (1), pp. 81-99. https://doi.org/10.2753/IMH0020-7411430105

Beliefs of people taking antidepressants about causes of depression and reasons for increased prescribing rates

Read, J., Cartwright, Claire, Gibson, Kerry, Shiels, Christopher and Haslam, Nicholas 2014. Beliefs of people taking antidepressants about causes of depression and reasons for increased prescribing rates. Journal of Affective Disorders. 168, pp. 236-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2014.06.010

From adversity to psychosis: pathways and mechanisms from specific adversities to specific symptoms

Bentall, Richard P., de Sousa, Paulo, Varese, Filippo, Wickham, Sophie, Sitko, Katarzyna, Haarmans, Maria and Read, J. 2014. From adversity to psychosis: pathways and mechanisms from specific adversities to specific symptoms. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 49 (7), pp. 1011-1022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-014-0914-0

“Social dangerousness and incurability in schizophrenia”: Results of an educational intervention for medical and psychology students

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J., Sagliocchi, Alessandra, Oliviero, Nicoletta, D’Ambrosio, Antonio, Campitiello, Federica, Zaccaro, Antonella, Guizzaro, Lorenzo and Patalano, Melania 2014. “Social dangerousness and incurability in schizophrenia”: Results of an educational intervention for medical and psychology students. Psychiatry Research. 219 (3), pp. 457-463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2014.06.002

Queer conversations: improving access to, and quality of, mental health services for same-sex-attracted clients

Semp, David and Read, J. 2014. Queer conversations: improving access to, and quality of, mental health services for same-sex-attracted clients. Psychology & Sexuality. 6 (3), pp. 217-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2014.890122

Adverse emotional and interpersonal effects reported by 1829 New Zealanders while taking antidepressants

Read, J., Cartwright, Claire and Gibson, Kerry 2014. Adverse emotional and interpersonal effects reported by 1829 New Zealanders while taking antidepressants. Psychiatry Research. 216 (1), pp. 67-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2014.01.042

The traumagenic neurodevelopmental model of psychosis revisited

Read, J., Fosse, Roar, Moskowitz, Andrew and Perry, Bruce 2014. The traumagenic neurodevelopmental model of psychosis revisited. Neuropsychiatry. 4 (1), pp. 65-79. https://doi.org/10.2217/NPY.13.89

Mandatory Reporting? Issues to consider when developing legislation and policy to improve discovery of child abuse

Davies, Emma, Mathews, Ben and Read, J. 2014. Mandatory Reporting? Issues to consider when developing legislation and policy to improve discovery of child abuse. IALS Student Law Review. 2 (1), pp. 9-28. https://doi.org/10.14296/islr.v2i1.2110

How much evidence is required for a paradigm shift in mental health?

Read, J., Dillon, Jacqui and Lampshire, D. 2013. How much evidence is required for a paradigm shift in mental health? Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 129 (6), pp. 477-478. https://doi.org/10.1111/acps.12216

Electroconvulsive Treatment: Hypotheses about Mechanisms of Action

Fosse, Roar and Read, J. 2013. Electroconvulsive Treatment: Hypotheses about Mechanisms of Action. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 4, p. Art 94. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2013.00094

Effect of diagnostic labeling and causal explanations on medical students' views about treatments for psychosis and the need to share information with service users

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J., Sagliocchi, Alessandra, Patalano, Melania and Oliviero, Nicoletta 2013. Effect of diagnostic labeling and causal explanations on medical students' views about treatments for psychosis and the need to share information with service users. Psychiatry Research. 210 (2), pp. 402-407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2013.07.022

Renaming ‘schizophrenia’: a step too far or not far enough?

Brabban, Alison, Morrison, Tony and Read, J. 2013. Renaming ‘schizophrenia’: a step too far or not far enough? Psychological Medicine. 43 (07), pp. 1558-1560. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291713000913

Erectile Dysfunction and the Internet: Drug Company Manipulation of Public and Professional Opinion

Read, J. and Mati, Elizabeth 2013. Erectile Dysfunction and the Internet: Drug Company Manipulation of Public and Professional Opinion. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. 39 (6), pp. 541-559. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2012.736922

A literature review and meta-analysis of drug company-funded mental health websites

Read, J. and Cain, A. 2013. A literature review and meta-analysis of drug company-funded mental health websites. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 128 (6), pp. 422-433. https://doi.org/10.1111/acps.12146

Les adversitats en la infància incrementen el risc de psicosi: metaanàlisi d’estudis pacient-control, prospectius i de tall transversal de cohort

Varese, Filippo, Smeets, Feikje, Drukker, Marjan, Lieverse, Ritsaert, Lataster, Tineke, Viechtbauer, Wolfgang, Read, J., Os, Jim van and Bentall, Richard P. 2013. Les adversitats en la infància incrementen el risc de psicosi: metaanàlisi d’estudis pacient-control, prospectius i de tall transversal de cohort. Revista de Psicopatología y Salud Mental del Niño y del Adolescente. 21, pp. 51-64.

Childhood adversity and psychosis: A literature review with clinical and societal implications

Skehan, Daniel, Larkin, Warren and Read, J. 2012. Childhood adversity and psychosis: A literature review with clinical and societal implications. Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society. 17 (4), pp. 373-391. https://doi.org/10.1057/pcs.2012.33

Differences in views of schizophrenia during medical education: a comparative study of 1st versus 5th–6th year Italian medical students

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J., Sagliocchi, Alessandra, Patalano, Melania, D’Ambrosio, Antonio and Oliviero, Nicoletta 2012. Differences in views of schizophrenia during medical education: a comparative study of 1st versus 5th–6th year Italian medical students. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 48 (10), pp. 1647-1655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-012-0610-x

Contrarrestar el estigma hacia las personas con esquizofrenia en el ámbito sanitario: una experiencia piloto en una muestra de estudiantes italianos de medicina

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J., Patalano, Melania, Sagliocchi, Alessandra, Oliviero, Nicoletta, D’Ambrosio, Antonio, Campitiello, Federica, Zaccaro, Antonella, Guizzaro, Lorenzo and Cerrato, Ferdinando 2012. Contrarrestar el estigma hacia las personas con esquizofrenia en el ámbito sanitario: una experiencia piloto en una muestra de estudiantes italianos de medicina. Psychology, Society, & Education. 4 (2), pp. 169-181. https://doi.org/10.25115/psye.v4i2.489

Drop the language of disorder

Kinderman, Peter, Read, J., Moncrieff, Joanna and Bentall, Richard P 2012. Drop the language of disorder. Evidence Based Mental Health. 16 (1), pp. 2-3. https://doi.org/10.1136/eb-2012-100987

Patterns of lifetime female victimisation and psychotic experiences: a study based on the UK Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2007

Shevlin, Mark, O’Neill, Tara, Houston, James E., Read, J., Bentall, Richard P. and Murphy, Jamie 2012. Patterns of lifetime female victimisation and psychotic experiences: a study based on the UK Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2007. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 48 (1), pp. 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-012-0573-y

Childhood Adversities Increase the Risk of Psychosis: A Meta-analysis of Patient-Control, Prospective- and Cross-sectional Cohort Studies

Varese, Filippo, Smeets, Feikje, Drukker, Marjan, Lieverse, Ritsaert, Lataster, Tineke, Viechtbauer, Wolfgang, Read, J., van Os, Jim and Bentall, Richard P. 2012. Childhood Adversities Increase the Risk of Psychosis: A Meta-analysis of Patient-Control, Prospective- and Cross-sectional Cohort Studies. Schizophrenia Bulletin. 38 (4), pp. 661-671. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbs050

Negative childhood experiences and mental health: theoretical, clinical and primary prevention implications

Read, J. and Bentall, Richard P. 2012. Negative childhood experiences and mental health: theoretical, clinical and primary prevention implications. British Journal of Psychiatry. 200 (02), pp. 89-91. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.111.096727

Coping Strategies in Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse from Two Canadian and Two New Zealand Cultural Groups

Barker-Collo, Suzanne, Read, J. and Cowie, Sue 2012. Coping Strategies in Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse from Two Canadian and Two New Zealand Cultural Groups. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. 13 (4), pp. 435-447. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2011.652343

The Influence of Causal Explanations and Diagnostic Labeling on Medical Studentsʼ Views of Schizophrenia

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J., Rega, Sonia, Oliviero, Nicoletta, Sagliocchi, Alessandra, Patalano, Melania and DʼAmbrosio, Antonio 2011. The Influence of Causal Explanations and Diagnostic Labeling on Medical Studentsʼ Views of Schizophrenia. Academic Medicine. 86 (9), pp. 1155-1162. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0b013e318226708e

Dissociative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia: relationships with childhood trauma and psychotic symptoms

Schäfer, Ingo, Fisher, Helen L., Aderhold, Volkmar, Huber, Barbara, Hoffmann-Langer, Liv, Golks, Dietmar, Karow, Anne, Ross, Colin, Read, J. and Harfst, Timo 2012. Dissociative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia: relationships with childhood trauma and psychotic symptoms. Comprehensive Psychiatry. 53 (4), pp. 364-371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2011.05.010

The prevalence of voice-hearers in the general population: A literature review

Beavan, Vanessa, Read, J. and Cartwright, Claire 2011. The prevalence of voice-hearers in the general population: A literature review. Journal of Mental Health. 20 (3), pp. 281-292. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638237.2011.562262

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, drug companies and the internet

Mitchell, Jessica and Read, J. 2012. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, drug companies and the internet. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 17 (1), pp. 121-139. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104510396432

Elektrokonvulsiv behandling ved alvorlig depresjon – i konflikt med den hippokratiske eden?

Fosse, Roar, Read, J. and Bentall, Richard 2011. Elektrokonvulsiv behandling ved alvorlig depresjon – i konflikt med den hippokratiske eden? Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Journal of the Norwegian Psychological Association). 48 (12), pp. 1160-1171.

An exploratory investigation of psychologists' responses to a method for considering "objective" countertransference

Cartwright, Claire and Read, J. 2011. An exploratory investigation of psychologists' responses to a method for considering "objective" countertransference. New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 40 (1), pp. 46-54.

The Roles of Gender and Coping Styles in the Relationship Between Child Abuse and the SCL-90-Subscales ‘Psychoticism’ and ‘Paranoid Ideation’

Barker-Collo, Suzanne and Read, J. 2011. The Roles of Gender and Coping Styles in the Relationship Between Child Abuse and the SCL-90-Subscales ‘Psychoticism’ and ‘Paranoid Ideation’. New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 40 (3), pp. 30-40.

The effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy: A literature review

Read, J. and Bentall, Richard 2010. The effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy: A literature review. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences. 19 (4), pp. 333-347. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1121189X00000671

Childhood adversity and hallucinations: a community-based study using the National Comorbidity Survey Replication

Shevlin, Mark, Murphy, Jamie, Read, J., Mallett, John, Adamson, Gary and Houston, James Edward 2011. Childhood adversity and hallucinations: a community-based study using the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 46 (12), pp. 1203-1210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-010-0296-x

Metaphoric and non-metaphoric use of the term “schizophrenia” in Italian newspapers

Magliano, Lorenza, Read, J. and Marassi, Riccardo 2010. Metaphoric and non-metaphoric use of the term “schizophrenia” in Italian newspapers. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 46 (10), pp. 1019-1025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-010-0274-3

Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder

Kingdon, David G., Ashcroft, Katie, Bhandari, Bharathi, Gleeson, Stefan, Warikoo, Nishchint, Symons, Matthew, Taylor, Lisa, Lucas, Eleanor, Mahendra, Ravi, Ghosh, Soumya, Mason, Anthony, Badrakalimuthu, Raja, Hepworth, Claire, Read, J. and Mehta, Raj 2010. Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 198 (6), pp. 399-403. https://doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0b013e3181e08c27

Hearing Voices and Listening to What They Say

Beavan, Vanessa and Read, J. 2010. Hearing Voices and Listening to What They Say. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 198 (3), pp. 201-205. https://doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0b013e3181d14612

Can poverty drive you mad? 'Schizophrenia', socio-economic status and the case for primary prevention.

Read, J. 2010. Can poverty drive you mad? 'Schizophrenia', socio-economic status and the case for primary prevention. New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 39 (2), pp. 7-19.
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