Dr Amy Mitchell
Early Career Research Fellow
School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
+61 7 3346 1202
Researcher biography
Amy is a Research Fellow in the Parenting and Family Support Centre, and recipient of the Children's Hospital Foundation Early Career Fellowship (2018-2020). Amy completed her PhD (Health) in 2011, for which she received the Executive Dean's Commendation for Higher Degree Research. Amy's research interests lie in the area of paediatric chronic disease management, parenting of children with chronic health conditions (in particular eczema, asthma, allergic conditions, type 1 diabetes), and the impact of the transition to parenthood and early parenting experiences on infant and child health and wellbeing.
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ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): A randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for babies with an increased chance of autism The University of Queensland |
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Book Chapters
Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Supporting families to manage child behaviour and sleep patterns, and promote optimal child development. Paediatric nursing in Australia and New Zealand: principles for practice. (pp. 137-162) edited by Jennifer Fraser, Donna Waters, Elizabeth Forster and Nicola Brown. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781108980944.009
Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy E. (2018). Children's health, physical activity, and nutrition. Handbook of parenting and child development across the lifespan. (pp. 289-311) edited by Matthew R. Sanders and Alina Morawska. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-94598-9_13
Journal Articles
Whittingham, Koa, Kirby, Grace, Boyd, Roslyn N., Novak, Iona, Mitchell, Amy E., Reid, Natasha, Keramat, Syed Afroz, Hudry, Kristelle, Barbaro, Josephine, Barfoot, Jacqui, Ware, Robert S., Russo, Fiona, Heussler, Helen, McGlade, Andrea, Bullot, Ashleigh, MacDonald, Megan, Tran, Tommy, Harrington, Sophie, Sheffield, Jeanie, Olson, Rebecca and Costa, Nathalia (2025). Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Online (PACT Online) for parents of children diagnosed with or with increased likelihood of neurodevelopmental disability: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 15 (6) e088981, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088981
Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Mitchell, Amy E. and Morawska, Alina (2025). Oral health care habits with young children in Australia: parent experiences and perspectives. Journal of Children and Young People's Health, 5 (2), 18-25. doi: 10.33235/jcyph.5.2.18-25
Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2025). AutInsight: a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a consumer-informed parent support program for parents of autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 160783, 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s10803-025-06764-5
Unjai, Supan, Forster, Elizabeth M., Mitchell, Amy E. and Creedy, Debra K. (2024). Interventions to promote resilience and passion for work in health settings: a mixed-methods systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 7 100242, 1-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2024.100242
Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2024). Parental acceptance and understanding of autistic children (PAUACS) – an instrument development study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s10803-024-06630-w
Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2024). Parental insightfulness, parental sensitivity, parent and child mental health, and attachment in autistic children: a systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s40489-024-00482-x
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Tooth, Leigh R. (2024). Het bepalen van schermgebruik bij kinderen onder de vijf: aanbevelingen voor de ontwikkeling van opvoedingsinterventies. Gezinstherapie Wereldwijd, 35 (4), 419-443. doi: 10.1007/s12440-024-00233-8
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, Armstrong, Rebecca, McAuliffe, Tomomi, Ma, Tianyi, McBryde, Cathy and Johnston, Leanne M. (2024). A systematic review of parents’ experiences during their child’s transition to school. Early Childhood Education Journal, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10643-024-01780-z
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren, Adina, Japheth, Atthow, Catherine, Smith, Sally, Spicer, Janette, Bursle, Carolyn, Elliott, Aoife, O'Neill, Sara and Inwood, Anita (2024). Effects of commencing sapropterin therapy on quality of life for children with phenylketonuria and their families: a qualitative parent interview study. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41 (4), 22-31. doi: 10.37464/2024.414.1272
Morawska, Alina, Armstrong, Rebecca, McBryde, Cathy, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, McAuliffe, Tomomi and Johnston, Leanne M. (2024). Parent needs and preferences for support during their very prematurely born child’s transition to school. International Journal of Early Years Education, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/09669760.2024.2367508
Mitchell, Amy E., Armstrong, Rebecca, McBryde, Cathy, Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren, Hurrion, Elizabeth M., McAuliffe, Tomomi and Johnston, Leanne (2024). Children born very or extremely preterm transitioning to school: a cross-sectional study examining predictors of school readiness, school adjustment, and support needs. Early Child Development and Care, 194 (7-8), 835-851. doi: 10.1080/03004430.2024.2352722
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Casey, Emily, Forbes, Elana, Filus, Ania, Fraser, Jennifer, Rowell, David, Johnston, Aimee and Birch, Stephen (2024). Brief parenting intervention (Triple P) for families of children with eczema: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 49 (6), 429-441. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsae023
Lamoureux, Sara, Mitchell, Amy E. and Forster, Elizabeth M. (2024). Moral distress among acute mental health nurses: A systematic review. Nursing Ethics, 31 (7), 1178-1195. doi: 10.1177/09697330241238337
Plummer, Karin, Adina, Japheth, Mitchell, Amy E., Lee-Archer, Paul, Clark, Justin, Keyser, Janelle, Kotzur, Catherine, Qayum, Abdul and Griffin, Bronwyn (2024). Digital health interventions for postoperative recovery in children: a systematic review. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 132 (5), 886-898. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.014
Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa, Olson, Rebecca and Mitchell, Amy E. (2023). “Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: autistic adults reflect on the parenting of autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55 (1), 339-352. doi: 10.1007/s10803-023-06188-z
Unjai, Supan, Forster, Elizabeth M., Mitchell, Amy E. and Creedy, Debra K. (2023). Predictors of compassion satisfaction among healthcare professionals working in intensive care units: A cross-sectional study. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 79 103509, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103509
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Jackson, Caitlin (2023). Supporting parents’ adjustment during the transition to parenthood. Australian Journal of Child and Family Health Nursing, 20 (2). doi: 10.33235/ajcfhn.20.2.6-9
Mitchell, Amy E. and Whittingham, Koa (2023). Predicting breastfeeding continuation to 6 and 12 months in an Australian context: a cross-sectional study. Breastfeeding Review, 31 (2), 25-36.
Arthur, Sally, Mitchell, Amy E. and Morawska, Alina (2023). Parent‐reported barriers to establishing a healthy diet with young children in Australia. Child: Care, Health and Development, 49 (4), 669-678. doi: 10.1111/cch.13081
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Tooth, Leigh R. (2023). Managing screen use in the under-fives: recommendations for parenting intervention development. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 26 (4), 943-956. doi: 10.1007/s10567-023-00435-6
Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren and Mitchell, Amy E. (2023). Relationships between parenting and illness factors and child behaviour difficulties in children with asthma and/or eczema. Journal of Child Health Care, 28 (4), 13674935231155964-848. doi: 10.1177/13674935231155964
Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2023). Postnatal traumatic symptoms and shame: a cross-sectional study examining the role of birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 248-255. doi: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.04.004
Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Whittingham, Koa, Mitchell, Amy E. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2023). Psychological interventions targeting mental health and the mother–child relationship in autism: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 65 (3), 329-345. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15432
Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Emotional availability in the mother-child relationship for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 131 104365, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104365
Adina, Japheth, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Haslam, Divna and Ayuku, David (2022). Depression and anxiety in second and third trimesters among pregnant women in Kenya: a hospital-based prevalence study. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 10 100447, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100447
Lee, Jia Ying Sarah, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Childhood experiences of being parented, adult attachment, psychological inflexibility, social engagement, and mental health of autistic adults. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 130 104343, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104343
Tadakamadla, Santosh Kumar, Rathore, Vatsna, Mitchell, Amy E., Johnson, Newell and Morawska, Alina (2022). Protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an online parenting intervention for promoting oral health of 2-6 years old Australian children. BMJ open, 12 (10) e056269, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056269
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Lohan, Aditi, Filus, Ania and Batch, Jennifer (2022). Randomised controlled trial of the Healthy Living Triple P–Positive Parenting Program for families of children with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Child Health Care, 28 (2), 136749352211166-255. doi: 10.1177/13674935221116694
Unjai, Supan, Forster, Elizabeth M., Mitchell, Amy E. and Creedy, Debra K. (2022). Compassion satisfaction, resilience and passion for work among nurses and physicians working in intensive care units: a mixed method systematic review. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 71 103248, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2022.103248
Tadakamadla, Santosh K., Mitchell, Amy E., Johnson, Newell W. and Morawska, Alina (2022). Development and validation of the parenting and child tooth brushing assessment questionnaire. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 50 (3) cdoe.12649, 180-190. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12649
Rathore, Vatsna, Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina and Tadakamadla, Santosh Kumar (2022). Online Parenting Intervention for Children’s Eating and Mealtime Behaviors: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Healthcare, 10 (5) 924, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10050924
Morawska, Alina, Etel, Evren and Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Effects of comorbid asthma and eczema on child and family quality of life. Journal of Child Health Care, 28 (1) 13674935221097213, 13674935221097213-85. doi: 10.1177/13674935221097213
Reddan, Kia, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy E. (2022). Parent-reported barriers to establishing healthy screen use habits with young Australian children:
a cross-sectional study. Journal of Children and Young People's Health, 3 (1). doi: 10.33235/jcyph.3.1.8-13
Tadakamadla, Santosh Kumar, Rathore, Vatsna, Mitchell, Amy E., Kaul, Anshul and Morawska, Alina (2022). Child‐ and family‐level predictors of tooth brushing frequency in a sample of Australian children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 32 (5), 639-648. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12942
Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Mitchell, Amy E. and Morawska, Alina (2022). Parent-reported barriers and enablers to establishing sun safety practices with young children in Australia. Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 45 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/24694193.2022.2079765
Adina, Japheth, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and McBryde, Melinda (2021). Effect of parenting interventions on perinatal depression and implications for infant developmental outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 25 (2), 316-338. doi: 10.1007/s10567-021-00371-3
Mitchell, Amy E., Kulasinghe, Kavindri and Morawska, Alina (2021). Establishing Healthy Personal Hygiene Habits with Young Children in Australia: A Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study. Behaviour Change, 39 (1) PII S0813483921000152, 1-14. doi: 10.1017/bec.2021.15
Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2021). Birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self‐compassion as predictors of mother–infant emotional availability in a cross‐sectional study. Infant Mental Health Journal, 42 (5) imhj.21935, 718-730. doi: 10.1002/imhj.21935
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Vickers-Jones, Raine and Bruce, Kathryn (2021). A systematic review of parenting interventions to support siblings of children with a chronic health condition. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 24 (3), 651-667. doi: 10.1007/s10567-021-00357-1
Lennard, Georgina R., Mitchell, Amy E. and Whittingham, Koa (2021). Randomized controlled trial of a brief online self‐compassion intervention for mothers of infants: effects on mental health outcomes. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 77 (3) jclp.23068, 473-487. doi: 10.1002/jclp.23068
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina, Kirby, Grace, McGill, James, Coman, David and Inwood, Anita (2021). Triple P for parents of children with phenylketonuria: a nonrandomized trial. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 46 (2), 208-218. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa100
Halpin, Samuel, Mitchell, Amy E., Baker, Sabine and Morawska, Alina (2021). Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time with young children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30 (3), 824-838. doi: 10.1007/s10826-020-01881-4
Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Whittingham, Koa and Mitchell, Amy E. (2021). Mental health, broad autism phenotype and psychological inflexibility in mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Autism, 25 (5), 1362361320984625-1202. doi: 10.1177/1362361320984625
Whittingham, Koa, McGlade, Andrea, Kulasinghe, Kavindri, Mitchell, Amy E., Heussler, Honey and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2020). ENACT (ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): a randomised controlled trial of an innovative intervention for infants at risk of autism spectrum disorder. BMJ Open, 10 (8) e034315, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034315
Baker, Sabine, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy E. (2020). Do Australian children carry out recommended preventive child health behaviours?: insights from an online parent survey. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 56 (6) jpc.14773, 900-907. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14773
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Lohan, Aditi (2020). Engaging families of children with type 1 diabetes into a randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group program. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29 (5), 1301-1311. doi: 10.1007/s10826-019-01648-6
Ullman, Amanda J., Xu, Hui, Mitchell, Amy, Doyle, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Rickard, Claire, Cooke, Marie, Harley, Amanda, Kain, Victoria, Forster, Elizabeth and Petsky, Helen (2020). Paediatric nursing research in Australia: a descriptive survey. Collegian, 27 (1), 49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2019.05.005
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Etel, Evren, Kirby, Grace, McGill, James, Coman, David and Inwood, Anita (2019). Psychosocial functioning in children with phenylketonuria: relationships between quality of life and parenting indicators. Child: Care, Health and Development, 46 (1) cch.12727, 56-65. doi: 10.1111/cch.12727
Mitchell, Amy E., Morawska, Alina and Mihelic, Mandy (2019). A systematic review of parenting interventions for child chronic health conditions. Journal of Child Health Care, 24 (4), 1367493519882850-628. doi: 10.1177/1367493519882850
Mitchell, Benjamin L., Carter, John and Mitchell, Amy E. (2019). A randomised controlled trial of SMS reminders for routine asthma care in an Australian general practice. Australian Journal of General Practice, 48 (9), 626-630. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-02-19-4848
Berzinski, Mikaela, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Baker, Sabine (2019). Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of toothbrushing difficulties in young children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 30 (1) ipd.12570, 75-84. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12570
Baker, Sabine, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy (2019). Promoting Children’s Healthy Habits Through Self-Regulation Via Parenting. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 22 (1), 52-62. doi: 10.1007/s10567-019-00280-6
Mitchell, Amy E (2018). Bidirectional relationships between psychological health and dermatological conditions in children. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 11, 289-298. doi: 10.2147/prbm.s117583
Lohan, Aditi, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy E. (2018). Development and validation of a measure assessing child diabetes behavior: the Diabetes Behavior Checklist. Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 41 (2), 111-127. doi: 10.1080/24694193.2017.1323978
Mitchell, Amy E., Whittingham, Koa, Steindl, Stanley and Kirby, James (2018). Feasibility and acceptability of a brief online self-compassion intervention for mothers of infants. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 21 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s00737-018-0829-y
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2017). Fathers' perceptions of change following parenting intervention: randomized controlled trial of Triple P for Parents of children with asthma or eczema. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 42 (7), 792-803. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsw106
Lohan, Aditi, Morawska, Alina and Mitchell, Amy (2017). Associations between parental factors and child diabetes-management-related behaviors. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38 (5), 330-338. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000447
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2017). Corrigendum to "Effects of Triple P parenting intervention on child health outcomes for childhood asthma and eczema: Randomised controlled trial" [Behav. Res. Ther. 83 (2016) 35-44]. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 92, 107-107. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2016.12.017
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy, Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2017). Randomized controlled trial of triple P for parents of children with asthma or eczema: effects on parenting and child behavior. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 85 (4), 283-296. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000177
Sturman, Nancy, Mitchell, Benjamin and Mitchell, Amy (2017). Nice to watch? Students evaluate online lectures. The Clinical Teacher, 15 (1), 19-23. doi: 10.1111/tct.12629
Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Fraser, J. A. and Sillar, K. (2017). Child behaviour problems and childhood illness: development of the eczema behaviour checklist. Child: Care, Health and Development, 43 (1), 67-74. doi: 10.1111/cch.12412
Mitchell, Amy E., Fraser, Jennifer A., Morawska, Alina, Ramsbotham, Joanne and Yates, Patsy (2016). Parenting and childhood atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study of relationships between parenting behaviour, skin care management, and disease severity in young children. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 64, 72-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.09.016
Lohan, Aditi, Mitchell, Amy E., Filus, Ania, Sofronoff, Kate and Morawska, Alina (2016). Positive parenting for healthy living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Pediatrics, 16 (158) 158, 158. doi: 10.1186/s12887-016-0697-4
Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E., Burgess, Scott and Fraser, Jennifer (2016). Effects of Triple P parenting intervention on child health outcomes for childhood asthma and eczema: randomised controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 83, 35-44. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2016.06.001
Lohan, A, Morawska, A and Mitchell, A (2015). A systematic review of parenting interventions for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Child: Care, Health and Development, 41 (6), 803-817. doi: 10.1111/cch.12278
Walsh, Anne, Barnes, Margaret and Mitchell, Amy E. (2015). Nursing care of children in general practice settings: roles and responsibilities. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 71 (11), 2585-2594. doi: 10.1111/jan.12735
Mitchell, Amy E., Fraser, Jennifer A., Ramsbotham, Joanne, Morawska, Alina and Yates, Patsy (2015). Childhood atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study of relationships between child and parent factors, atopic dermatitis management, and disease severity. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52 (1), 216-228. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.09.008
Mitchell, Amy E. and Fraser, Jennifer A. (2014). Management of atopic dermatitis in children: evaluation of parents' self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and self-reported task performance using the Child Eczema Management Questionnaire. Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 17 (2), 16-22.
Walsh, Anne and Mitchell, Amy E. (2013). A pilot study exploring Australian general practice nurses’ roles, responsibilities and professional development needs in well and sick child care. Neonatal Paediatric and Child Health Nursing, 16 (2), 21-26.
Mitchell, Amy E. and Fraser, Jennifer A. (2010). Parents’ self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and self-reported task performance when managing atopic dermatitis in children: Instrument reliability and validity. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48 (2), 215-226. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2010.06.008
Conference Papers
Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Casey, E., Forbes, E., Filus, A., Fraser, J., Rowell, D., Johnston, A. and Birch, S. (2024). Randomised controlled trial of Healthy Living Triple P for families of children with eczema. 2024 CHQ Nursing Research Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26 November 2024.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E. and Tooth, L. (2024). Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.
Mitchell, A. E. and Morawska, A. (2024). Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.
Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Lee, J-Y. S., Tooth, L. and Donovan, C. (2024). Healthy Habits Triple P: Pilot of a novel online parenting intervention to support healthy screen use with young children. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.
McGlade, A., Whittingham, K., Barfoot, J., Boyd, R. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). ENACT - sensitivity chains for babies with an increased chance of autism. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.
Kirby, G., Whittingham, K., Bartfoot, J., Boyd, R. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). PACT Online – next steps. 24th Australian Association for Human Development Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 21-22 November 2024.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). RCT of ENACT – effects on maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship in families of infants at increased chance of autism. 12th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 30 July-4 August 2024.
Barfoot, J., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: Evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for early childhood practitioners. 12th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 30 July-4 August 2024.
Lee, S., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2024). Parental acceptance and understanding of autistic children (PAUACS) – in instrument development study. International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting (INSAR) 2024, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 15-18 May 2024.
Whittingham, Koa, Mitchell, Amy, Barfoot, Jacqui and Kirby, Grace (2024). Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families. 12th Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Biennial Conference, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 30 July 2024.
Lee, S., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2023). “Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: Autistic adults reflect on their experiences of being parented in childhood. Australasian Society for Autism Research Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-7 December 2023.
Halog, B., Barfoot, J., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2023). Looking after ourselves while we look after children and families: evaluating a wellbeing and resilience workshop for health practitioners working with children. Reimagine 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 20-22 November 2023.
Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A. E., Barfoot, J., Mak, C. and Boyd, R. (2023). Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families. Reimagine 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 20-22 November 2023.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E. and Tooth, L. (2023). Understanding young children’s screen use: A theoretical model of factors influencing screen use. 43rd Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Lee, J-Y. S., Tooth, L. and Donovan, C. (2023). Healthy Habits Triple P: Pilot of a novel online parenting intervention to support healthy screen use with young children. 43rd Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
Mitchell, A. E. and Morawska, A. (2023). Young children’s screen use: parental concerns and predictors of intention to change. 43rd Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-20 October 2023.
Tooth, Leigh, Moss, Katrina, Hockey, Richard, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy and Mishra, Gita (2023). Parental resources on children's screen use ignore a challenge many families face. Australian Public Health Conference 2023, Hobart, TAS Australia, 26-28 September 2023.
Unjai, S., Forster, E., Mitchell, A. E. and Creedy, D. (2023). Professional quality of life and psychological well-being for intensive care health professionals: Compassion satisfaction, resilience, and passion for work. International Positive Psychology Association 8th World Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 20-23 July 2023.
Mitchell, A.E., Whittingham, K., Lennard, G. and Brophy, L. (2023). MotherCare: A micro-trial approach to developing brief online support for mothers of infants grounded in compassion-focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. International Congress on Evidence-Based parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
Adina, J., Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. E., Haslam, D. and Ayuku, D. (2023). Enhancing parenting skills for low-income women at risk of perinatal depression: RCT of Triple P for Baby. International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support, Australia, 6-8 June 2023.
Lee, J-Y., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2023). “Their happiness, not neurotypical success”: Autistic adults reflect on their experiences of being parented in childhood. International Congress on Evidence-Based parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
Morawska, A., Tooth, L., Russell, D., Mitchell, A.E. and Huber, B. (2023). Screen use habits in early childhood: The parenting context and recommendations for parenting intervention development. International Congress on Evidence-Based parenting Support, Online, 6-8 June 2023.
Whittingham, K., Lennard, G.R. and Mitchell, A.E. (2022). Randomised controlled trial of a brief online self-compassion intervention for mothers of infants. Australian and New Zealand Association for Contextual Behavioral Science 2022 Conference, Online, 20 November 2022.
Lee, S., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2022). Childhood experiences of being parented, adult attachment, psychological inflexibility, social engagement, and mental health of autistic adults. Children’s Health Research Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 21 October 2022.
Adina, Japheth, Morawska, Alina, Mitchell, Amy E. and Ma, Tianyi (2022). From perinatal care to school involvement: supporting parents and their children’s development through parenting interventions [Symposium]. Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT) 42nd NationalConference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 13-14 October 2022.
Adina, J., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. E. (2022). Prenatal depression and anxiety among pregnant women in low resource settings: a hospital-based prevalence study. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 13-14 October 2022.
Mitchell, A. E., McBryde, C., Morawska, A., Etel, E., McAuliffe, T., Johnston, L. and Armstrong, R. (2022). Children born very preterm transitioning to school: Predictors of school readiness and adjustment. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 13-15 October 2022.
Morawska, A., McBryde, C., Mitchell, A. E., Etel, E., McAuliffe, T., Armstrong, R. and Johnston, L. (2022). Preferences of parents of children born very pre-term for parenting support at the transition to school. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 13-14 October 2022.
Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. E. (2022). Parent challenges in implementing health behaviours with young children. 42nd National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 13-14 October 2024.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Etel, E., Ma, T., McAuliffe, T., Armstrong, R., McBryde, C. and Johnston, L. (2022). A systematic review of barriers and facilitators experienced by parents of typically developing and preterm children during the transition to school. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Las Vegas, NV United States, 21-24 September 2022.
Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E., Barfoot, J., Mak, C. and Boyd, R. (2022). Burnout, flexibility and resilience: taking care of ourselves so we can take care of children and families. Better Together 2022 Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 1-5 March 2022.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2022). Emotional availability in the mother-child relationship for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Better Together 2022 Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 1-5 March 2022.
Mitchell, A.E., Morawska, A., Kulasinghe, K., Arthur, S., Reddan, K. and Baker, S. (2021). Promoting the development of healthy habits in early childhood: barriers and enablers to implementation of healthy lifestyle behaviours with young Australian children. Australian College of Children and Young People’s Nurses Conference, Online, 15-17 September 2021.
Mitchell, A. E., Morawska, A., Casey, E., Forbes, E., Filus, A. and Fraser, J. (2021). Healthy Living Triple P: Outcomes from a randomised controlled trial of a brief group parenting program for families of children with eczema. Australian College of Children & Young People’s Nurses Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 15 -17 September 2021.
Tadakamadla, S., Rathore, V., Mitchell, A. E., Kaul, A. and Morawska, A. (2021). Child- and family-level predictors of toothbrushing frequency in a sample of Australian children. International Association for Dental Research General Session, Online, 21-24 July 2021.
Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E., Lennard, G., Steindl, S. and Kirby, J. (2021). Can a simple online CFT resource provide psychological support to mothers of infants?. World Association for Infant Mental Health 17th World Congress, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 22-26 June 2021.
Whittingham, K., McGlade, A., Kulasinghe, K., Mitchell, A.E., Heussler, H. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). ENACT: an RCT of a novel very early support program for infants at increased likelihood of autism. Australasian Society for Autism Research Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 10-11 December 2020.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A. E. (2020). Mental health of mothers of young children with autism in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Australasian Society for Autism Research Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 10-11 December 2020.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2020). The retrospective experiences of mothers of children with autism in Australia. 22nd Australian Human Development Association Online Conference, Online, 22-23 October 2020.
McGlade, A., Whittingham, K., Kulasinghe, K., Mitchell, A.E., Heussler, H. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). ENACT: an RCT of a novel very early support program for infants with an increased chance of autism. Children’s Health Precinct HDR Student Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19 October 2020.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2020). Mental health of mothers of young children with autism in Australia: a cross-sectional survey. Children’s Health Precinct HDR Student Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19 October 2020.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). Psychological interventions for mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 10th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10-14 March 2020.
Whittingham, K., McGlade, A., Kulasinghe, K., Mitchell, A.E., Heussler, H.S., Hudry, K. and Boyd, R. (2020). ENACT (Environmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): A randomised controlled trial for infants at risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 10th Biennial Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 10-14 March 2020.
Mitchell, A., MacLaverty, K., Baker, S. and Morawska, A. (2020). Targeting parental attitudes and perceived control over young children’s screen use: Implications for engagement into parenting interventions. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2020). Investigating Australian children’s adherence to recommended child health practices and associated parental concern. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
Kirby, G., Mitchell, A. and Morawska, A. (2020). A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: Intervention selection, engagement and outcomes.. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5 -7 February 2020.
Etel, E., Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Kirby, G., Inwood, A. and Coman, D. (2020). Quality of life of parents of children with phenylketonuria (PKU): Relationships with child behaviour and parenting indicators. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5 -7 February 2020.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Casey, E., Fraser, J. and Filus, A. (2020). Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with eczema. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R.N. (2020). Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 20th Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
Kirby, Grace, Mitchell, Amy, Morawska, Alina, Inwood, Anita and Coman, David (2020). A brief parenting intervention for families of children with PKU: intervention selection, engagement and outcomes. Helping Families Change Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 5-7 February 2020.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Lohan, A., Filus, A. and Sofronoff, K. (2019). Positive parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P): Outcomes of randomised controlled trial of a brief group program for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. 40th National Conference, Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Adelaide, SA Australia, 24-25 October 2019.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Lohan, A. (2019). Engaging families of children with type 1 diabetes into a brief parenting group program. 40th National Conference, Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Adelaide, SA Australia, 24 - 25 October 2019.
Kulasinghe, K., Whittingham, K., Mitchell, A.E. and Boyd, R. (2019). Psychological interventions for mothers of young children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Children’s Health Precinct HDR Student Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 29 August 2019.
Berzinski, M., Morawska, A., Baker, S. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). Parenting and child behaviour as predictors of tooth brushing difficulties in young children. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
Halpin, S., Mitchell, A. E., Baker, S. and Morawska, A. (2018). Parenting and child behaviour barriers to managing screen time in young children. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). Promoting healthy habits in childhood: easy in theory, not so easy in practice. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Casey, E. (2018). Does integrating a parenting support program into paediatric eczema care services improve treatment outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial. 39th AACBT National Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25-27 October 2018.
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2018). Encouraging healthy habits in early childhood: Insights from an Australian parent survey. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15-19 July 2018.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Sabri, S. (2018). Relationships between parenting behaviours and health-related outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes: Implications for health and development. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15-19 July 2018.
Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2018). Predictors of adjustment problems for children with asthma and/or eczema. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15-19 July 2018.
Mitchell, B., Carter, J. and Mitchell, A. E. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of SMS reminders for routine asthma care in Australian general practice. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Queensland 60th Clinical Update, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 5-6 May 2018.
Baker, S., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2018). Parents’ experiences with encouraging healthy habits in young children: An Australian cross-sectional parent survey. Helping Families Change Conference, Santa Rosa, CA United States, 28 February - 2 March 2018.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Lohan, A., Filus, A., Sofronoff, K. and Batch, J. (2018). Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P): Preliminary Findings From a Randomised Controlled Trial of a Brief Group Program for Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes. Helping Families Change Conference, Santa Rosa, CA United States, 28 February - 2 March 2018.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Lohan, A., Filus, A., Sofronoff, K. and Batch, J. (2017). Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting For Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. 38th National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Sydney, NSW Australia, 26-27 October 2017.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Burgess, S. and Fraser, J. (2017). Do fathers report benefits from brief parenting intervention?. 38th National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Sydney, NSW Australia, 26-27 October 2017.
Mitchell, A.E. and Whittingham, K. (2016). Childbirth, infant feeding, and maternal self-compassion: can boosting self-compassion improve post-partum outcomes for mothers and babies?. 3rd Annual UQ Compassion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 October 2016.
Dawes, M., Whittingham, K. and Mitchell, A.E. (2016). Self-compassion, psychological flexibility and mothers’ breastfeeding experiences. 3rd Annual UQ Compassion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 October 2016.
Jennings, M., Mitchell, A.E. and Whittingham, K. (2016). Self-compassion and psychological flexibility after childbirth: relationships between birth experiences, post-traumatic stress symptoms, maternal shame, and emotional availability. 3rd Annual UQ Compassion Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 October 2016.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Burgess, S. and Fraser, J. (2016). Brief parenting intervention for parents of children with asthma or eczema: Results of a randomised controlled trial. 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-25 June 2016.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A., Lohan, A., Filus, A., Sofronoff, K. and Batch, J. (2016). Randomised controlled trial of Positive Parenting for Healthy Living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. 8th World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 22-25 June 2016.
Sturman, N., Mitchell, B. and Mitchell, A. (2016). “Literally, if it’s not assessable, I don’t care” – Results of the SCEVOLL project. The University of Queensland Division of General Practice Research Day 2016, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 9 March 2016.
Lohan, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2016). What influences diabetes behaviour in children?. Helping Families Change Conference, Banff, Canada, 3-5 February 2016.
Mitchell, A., Lohan, A. and Morawska, A. (2015). The role of parenting interventions in the management of children with type 1 diabetes. Joint Annual Conference of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes and Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-10 October 2015.
Filus, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2015). Exploring heterogeneity in parents’ response to intervention: Example of a brief group program for parents of children with asthma and eczema. Helping Families Change Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 25-27 February 2015.
Sturman, Nancy, Mitchell, Ben and Mitchell, Amy (2015). Student-centred Evaluation of Online Lectures. UQ School of Medicine Learning and Teaching Conference: 2015, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, December 2015.
Filus, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2014). Latent transition analysis approach for evaluating parenting prevention programs - example of the intervention for parents of children with asthma. Modern Modelling Methods Conference, Storrs, CT United States, 1 May 2014.
Lohan, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2014). Parenting challenges related to diabetes management and preferences for accessing parenting support. Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
Kiveric, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2014). Effects of multiple illnesses on psychological wellbeing and quality of life: asthma and eczema paediatric populations. 16th Annual Helping Families Change Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 February 2014.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Fraser, J., Burgess, S.W. and Sanders, M.R. (2013). Brief parenting intervention for parents of children with asthma or atopic dermatitis: Preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial. International Congress of Paediatrics, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 24-29 August 2013.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A. and Fraser, J. (2013). Assessing behaviour problems in children with eczema: the Eczema Behaviour Checklist. Conference of the Australian College of Child, Youth, and Paediatric Nurses, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 24-27 August 2013.
Lohan, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2013). Parenting interventions for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: a review. 18th Australasian Human Development Association Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 1-4 July 2013.
Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2013). Positive Parenting for Healthy Living: A randomised controlled trial of a brief group program for parents of children with asthma or eczema. Helping Families Change Conference, Los Angeles, CA United States, 13-15 February 2013.
Lohan, A., Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2013). Parenting interventions for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: A review. 15th Annual Helping Families Change Conference, Los Angeles, CA United States, 14-15 February 2013.
Morawska, A. and Mitchell, A. (2012). Positive Parenting for Healthy Living: A randomised controlled trial of a brief group program for parents of children with asthma or eczema. 35th Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 17-21 October 2012.
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Morawska, A., Rambotham, J. and Yates, P. (2012). Observation of parent and child behaviour during atopic dermatitis treatment: Relationships between child behaviour, parents’ self-efficacy, and treatment competence. 22nd Annual Meeting of the British Dermatological Nursing Group, Birmingham, United Kingdom and Virtual, 3-5 July 2012.
Morawska, A., Mitchell, A., Burgess, S., Fraser, J. and Sanders, M.R. (2012). Can brief parenting interventions for parents of children suffering asthma assist with illness management?. World Asthma Day Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 1 May 2012.
Mitchell, A., Morawska, A. and Fraser, J. (2011). Childhood atopic dermatitis: Does child behaviour management influence treatment success?. Inaugural Conference of the Australian College of Child, Youth, and Paediatric Nurses, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 October 2011.
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Morawska, A., Ramsbotham, J. and Yates, P. (2011). Atopic dermatitis in children: Relationships between child behaviour, parents’ self-efficacy, and treatment competence. 22nd World Congress of Dermatology, Seoul, Korea, 24-29 May 2011.
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Morawska, A. and Ramsbotham, J. (2011). Atopic dermatitis in children: Relationships between child and parent factors, parents’ outcome expectations of management, and treatment competence. Nursing Ancillary Meeting of the 22nd World Congress of Dermatology, Seoul, Korea, 24-29 May 2011.
Mitchell, A.E., Fraser, J.A., Ramsbotham, J., Morawska, A. and Yates, P. (2011). Relationships Between Child, Parent, and Family Factors and Parent Management of Child Atopic Dermatitis. 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, San Francisco, CA United States, 18-22 March 2011.
Mitchell, A. E., Fraser, J. A., Ramsbotham, J., Morawska, A. and Yates, P. (2011). Relationships between child, parent, and family factors and parent management of child atopic dermatitis. American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting (AAAAI , 2011), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 18-22 March 2011. Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.150