Dr Mike Trott
@miketrott.bsky.social
Severe mental health and physical activity researcher and biostatistician at University of Queensland and Metro South, Brisbane. Rubbish dancer.
🧠 New in The Lancet: Endurance exercise + higher cardiorespiratory fitness may slow brain ageing and cut dementia risk. Mechanisms include better cerebral blood flow, less inflammation, and improved neuroplasticity. CRF = a key public health target.
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#exercise
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#exercise
Neuroprotective mechanisms of exercise and the importance of fitness for healthy brain ageing
Ageing is a scientifically fascinating and complex biological occurrence characterised
by morphological and functional changes due to accumulated molecular and cellular
damage impairing tissue and org...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🧠 New in The Lancet: Endurance exercise + higher cardiorespiratory fitness may slow brain ageing and cut dementia risk. Mechanisms include better cerebral blood flow, less inflammation, and improved neuroplasticity. CRF = a key public health target.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#exercise
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#exercise
New paper published!
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
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November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
New paper published!
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care.
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
#AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
🧠🌿🌊 #ERH – Exploring how access to urban #GreenSpace & #BlueSpace may boost cognitive function through possible mechanistic pathways
📄 Article: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
#OpenAccess #EnvironmentalPsychology #WellBeing #UrbanHealth #Aging @miketrott.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social
📄 Article: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
#OpenAccess #EnvironmentalPsychology #WellBeing #UrbanHealth #Aging @miketrott.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🧠🌿🌊 #ERH – Exploring how access to urban #GreenSpace & #BlueSpace may boost cognitive function through possible mechanistic pathways
📄 Article: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
#OpenAccess #EnvironmentalPsychology #WellBeing #UrbanHealth #Aging @miketrott.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social
📄 Article: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
#OpenAccess #EnvironmentalPsychology #WellBeing #UrbanHealth #Aging @miketrott.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
"43% of the global burden of disease is neurological, a concerningly high number."
On #WorldBrainDay, a new letter—Brain health for all ages: a global call to action ➡️ tinyurl.com/yjvtunj3
On #WorldBrainDay, a new letter—Brain health for all ages: a global call to action ➡️ tinyurl.com/yjvtunj3
Brain health for all ages: a global call to action
The World Federation of Neurology represents 125 member societies globally and aims
to foster brain health and quality neurology worldwide. The term brain health has
become an acknowledged term of cru...
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July 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"43% of the global burden of disease is neurological, a concerningly high number."
On #WorldBrainDay, a new letter—Brain health for all ages: a global call to action ➡️ tinyurl.com/yjvtunj3
On #WorldBrainDay, a new letter—Brain health for all ages: a global call to action ➡️ tinyurl.com/yjvtunj3
New study published today!
This brief report assessed the rates of metabolic syndrome in people with schizophrenia on clozapine.
This brief report assessed the rates of metabolic syndrome in people with schizophrenia on clozapine.
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July 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
New study published today!
This brief report assessed the rates of metabolic syndrome in people with schizophrenia on clozapine.
This brief report assessed the rates of metabolic syndrome in people with schizophrenia on clozapine.
New study published in The Lancet Psychiatry (as senior author!)
World-first RCT showing semaglutide is effective for people with schizophrenia on clozapine, without affecting mental health symptoms.
#obesity #psychiatry @thelancetpsych.bsky.social #ozempic
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World-first RCT showing semaglutide is effective for people with schizophrenia on clozapine, without affecting mental health symptoms.
#obesity #psychiatry @thelancetpsych.bsky.social #ozempic
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Efficacy and safety of semaglutide versus placebo for people with schizophrenia on clozapine with obesity (COaST): a phase 2, multi-centre, participant and investigator- blinded, randomised controlled...
Semaglutide led to significantly greater weight loss than placebo in this small trial
without affecting psychotic symptoms or clozapine concentrations. Semaglutide appears
to be safe and well tolerate...
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June 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
New study published in The Lancet Psychiatry (as senior author!)
World-first RCT showing semaglutide is effective for people with schizophrenia on clozapine, without affecting mental health symptoms.
#obesity #psychiatry @thelancetpsych.bsky.social #ozempic
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
World-first RCT showing semaglutide is effective for people with schizophrenia on clozapine, without affecting mental health symptoms.
#obesity #psychiatry @thelancetpsych.bsky.social #ozempic
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
The evolution of sports psychiatry: a clinical intersection of mental health and physical activity
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The evolution of sports psychiatry: a clinical intersection of mental health and physical activity
Long before the term ‘sports psychiatry’ was first introduced nearly 40 years ago,1 2 clinicians and academics recognised the critical role of mental and brain health in sports. For example, Jokl and ...
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June 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The evolution of sports psychiatry: a clinical intersection of mental health and physical activity
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New study published!
🇨🇦 Our updated systematic review finds limited high-quality evidence for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) in Canada. Small sample sizes, few controls, and low certainty persist despite wide use.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0706...
#MentalHealth #Psychiatry
🇨🇦 Our updated systematic review finds limited high-quality evidence for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) in Canada. Small sample sizes, few controls, and low certainty persist despite wide use.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0706...
#MentalHealth #Psychiatry
Canadian Studies on the Effectiveness of Community Treatment Orders: An Updated Systematic Review of Quantitative Data: Études canadiennes sur l’efficacité des ordonnances de traitement en milieu comm...
Objectives Community treatment orders (CTOs) for people with severe mental illnesses are used across most of Canada. Our previous systematic review of 10 years ...
doi.org
May 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
New study published!
🇨🇦 Our updated systematic review finds limited high-quality evidence for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) in Canada. Small sample sizes, few controls, and low certainty persist despite wide use.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0706...
#MentalHealth #Psychiatry
🇨🇦 Our updated systematic review finds limited high-quality evidence for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) in Canada. Small sample sizes, few controls, and low certainty persist despite wide use.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0706...
#MentalHealth #Psychiatry
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
Delighted to coordinate this Joint Submission calling for the abolition of corporal punishment in QLD Australia.
There's something up with laws with it is illegal to hit a dog but acceptable to hit a child. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...
There's something up with laws with it is illegal to hit a dog but acceptable to hit a child. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...
#eppac #endphysicalpunishment #equalprotectionfromviolence | Divna Haslam
In Australia, children are the only group it remains legal to hit. Striking an adult or even an animal is prohibited—yet the law still permits corporal punishment of children.
Over 30 organisations a...
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May 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Delighted to coordinate this Joint Submission calling for the abolition of corporal punishment in QLD Australia.
There's something up with laws with it is illegal to hit a dog but acceptable to hit a child. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...
There's something up with laws with it is illegal to hit a dog but acceptable to hit a child. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...
New paper published!
Does adding personalised therapy modules to CBT for eating disorders improve outcomes?
Great study for potential personalised medicine for people with eating disorders!
Oh and this is my 100th academic paper!
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
#academicsky #eatingdisorders
Does adding personalised therapy modules to CBT for eating disorders improve outcomes?
Great study for potential personalised medicine for people with eating disorders!
Oh and this is my 100th academic paper!
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
#academicsky #eatingdisorders
Study protocol for a pre-registered randomised open-label trial of ten-session cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-T) for eating disorders: does stratified augmented treatment lead to better outcomes?
Introduction Further improvement of cognitive–behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-ED) is required that can provide better outcomes. Recent work showed that the length of therapy is not criti...
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April 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
New paper published!
Does adding personalised therapy modules to CBT for eating disorders improve outcomes?
Great study for potential personalised medicine for people with eating disorders!
Oh and this is my 100th academic paper!
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
#academicsky #eatingdisorders
Does adding personalised therapy modules to CBT for eating disorders improve outcomes?
Great study for potential personalised medicine for people with eating disorders!
Oh and this is my 100th academic paper!
doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...
#academicsky #eatingdisorders
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
The BMJ is seeking UK and international clinical editorial advisers to join our manuscript meeting for research papers.
You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year, read papers in advance, and actively contribute to decision making.
Apply and read more details ⬇️
jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...
You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year, read papers in advance, and actively contribute to decision making.
Apply and read more details ⬇️
jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...
Freelance Research Editorial Advisor | 04 May, 2025 | Jobs and careers with BMJ Group
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April 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The BMJ is seeking UK and international clinical editorial advisers to join our manuscript meeting for research papers.
You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year, read papers in advance, and actively contribute to decision making.
Apply and read more details ⬇️
jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...
You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year, read papers in advance, and actively contribute to decision making.
Apply and read more details ⬇️
jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...
New study published!
Healthy lifestyle behaviors—like physical activity, diet, and sleep—have moderate to strong links with better mental health.
The takeaway?
A healthy lifestyle is greater than the sum of its parts.
doi.org/10.1016/j.cp...
#MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #AcademicSky
Healthy lifestyle behaviors—like physical activity, diet, and sleep—have moderate to strong links with better mental health.
The takeaway?
A healthy lifestyle is greater than the sum of its parts.
doi.org/10.1016/j.cp...
#MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #AcademicSky
Redirecting
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April 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
New study published!
Healthy lifestyle behaviors—like physical activity, diet, and sleep—have moderate to strong links with better mental health.
The takeaway?
A healthy lifestyle is greater than the sum of its parts.
doi.org/10.1016/j.cp...
#MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #AcademicSky
Healthy lifestyle behaviors—like physical activity, diet, and sleep—have moderate to strong links with better mental health.
The takeaway?
A healthy lifestyle is greater than the sum of its parts.
doi.org/10.1016/j.cp...
#MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #AcademicSky
The final study from the CALM study is published, examining differences between self- and agency-reported child maltreatment across service use outcomes.
The next phase of CALM is to look at inter-generational child maltreatment (I-CALM).
Watch this space!
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The next phase of CALM is to look at inter-generational child maltreatment (I-CALM).
Watch this space!
authors.elsevier.com/a/1krViX18Yd...
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March 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The final study from the CALM study is published, examining differences between self- and agency-reported child maltreatment across service use outcomes.
The next phase of CALM is to look at inter-generational child maltreatment (I-CALM).
Watch this space!
authors.elsevier.com/a/1krViX18Yd...
The next phase of CALM is to look at inter-generational child maltreatment (I-CALM).
Watch this space!
authors.elsevier.com/a/1krViX18Yd...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
“Bluesky has won”.
Please retweet… 😉
Please retweet… 😉
THREAD
The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter
In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X.
By quite a lot.
Release the Kraken...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
1/11
The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter
In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X.
By quite a lot.
Release the Kraken...
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
1/11
March 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“Bluesky has won”.
Please retweet… 😉
Please retweet… 😉
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
The concept of obesity as excess body fat accumulation may be straightforward, but its diagnosis is not.
This editorial looks at new criteria amid discussion of access to weight loss drugs
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
This editorial looks at new criteria amid discussion of access to weight loss drugs
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
March 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The concept of obesity as excess body fat accumulation may be straightforward, but its diagnosis is not.
This editorial looks at new criteria amid discussion of access to weight loss drugs
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
This editorial looks at new criteria amid discussion of access to weight loss drugs
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
Do internalising or externalising behaviours in adolescence mediate the child maltreatment-alcohol substance use relationship? @miketrott.bsky.social buff.ly/zNz6Nzs
March 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Do internalising or externalising behaviours in adolescence mediate the child maltreatment-alcohol substance use relationship? @miketrott.bsky.social buff.ly/zNz6Nzs
New study published!
This epidemiological study found that externalizing behaviors in adolescence mediated the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol or substance use disorders.
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#academicsky #childabuse #epidemiology
This epidemiological study found that externalizing behaviors in adolescence mediated the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol or substance use disorders.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
#academicsky #childabuse #epidemiology
Do internalising or externalising behaviours in adolescence mediate the child maltreatment‐alcohol substance use relationship?
Background and Aims Child maltreatment (CM) is associated with several negative mental health outcomes in later life, including alcohol and substance use (AU and SU). Internalising (e.g. anxiety and...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
New study published!
This epidemiological study found that externalizing behaviors in adolescence mediated the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol or substance use disorders.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
#academicsky #childabuse #epidemiology
This epidemiological study found that externalizing behaviors in adolescence mediated the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol or substance use disorders.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
#academicsky #childabuse #epidemiology
New paper published! This meta-analysis examined the use of clean vs unclean cooking fuels on all health outcomes. Unclean cooking fuels were associated with numerous physical and mental health outcomes, suggesting an urgent need to reduce unclean cooking fuel usage.
doi.org/10.1080/2996...
doi.org/10.1080/2996...
Unclean cooking fuel use and all health outcomes, a systematic review and meta-analysis
A large and growing body of evidence suggests that unclean cooking fuel use impacts physical and mental health. However, to date, this evidence has not been collated or evaluated in a systematic ma...
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February 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
New paper published! This meta-analysis examined the use of clean vs unclean cooking fuels on all health outcomes. Unclean cooking fuels were associated with numerous physical and mental health outcomes, suggesting an urgent need to reduce unclean cooking fuel usage.
doi.org/10.1080/2996...
doi.org/10.1080/2996...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
Co-Design Approach to Develop a Motivational Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Engagement and Maintenance Among Individuals in Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings
important lessons for other populations
HT @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
important lessons for other populations
HT @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A Co-Design Approach to Develop a Motivational Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Engagement and Maintenance Among Individuals in Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings
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February 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Co-Design Approach to Develop a Motivational Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Engagement and Maintenance Among Individuals in Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings
important lessons for other populations
HT @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
important lessons for other populations
HT @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
As well as working in physical activity and mental/illness, I’ve also worked in several epidemiological studies about child abuse in Australia.
Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting.
#academicsky #childabuse
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting.
#academicsky #childabuse
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
Addressing the challenges of child maltreatment measurement: Examining the types of data we use and how we use them - Claudia Bull, Mike Trott, Steve Kisely, 2025
doi.org
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
As well as working in physical activity and mental/illness, I’ve also worked in several epidemiological studies about child abuse in Australia.
Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting.
#academicsky #childabuse
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting.
#academicsky #childabuse
doi.org/10.1177/0004...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
Residential greenness & suicide risk in depression 🌿🧠
📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up.
🩺 More residential greenness linked to:
- Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789)
- Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups
🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099
📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up.
🩺 More residential greenness linked to:
- Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789)
- Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups
🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099
February 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Residential greenness & suicide risk in depression 🌿🧠
📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up.
🩺 More residential greenness linked to:
- Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789)
- Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups
🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099
📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up.
🩺 More residential greenness linked to:
- Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789)
- Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups
🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
Exercise as a transdiagnostic intervention for improving mental health
Our new umbrella review of 99 RCTs (n=5656) across 11 disorders. Exercise = effective transdiagnostic intervention (SMD= -0.67)
HT Marco Solmi, @brendonstubbs.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our new umbrella review of 99 RCTs (n=5656) across 11 disorders. Exercise = effective transdiagnostic intervention (SMD= -0.67)
HT Marco Solmi, @brendonstubbs.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Exercise as a transdiagnostic intervention for improving mental health: an umbrella review
Exercise is beneficial for mental health in general, but no review has systematically assessed its potential transdiagnostic nature, i.e. whether it i…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Exercise as a transdiagnostic intervention for improving mental health
Our new umbrella review of 99 RCTs (n=5656) across 11 disorders. Exercise = effective transdiagnostic intervention (SMD= -0.67)
HT Marco Solmi, @brendonstubbs.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our new umbrella review of 99 RCTs (n=5656) across 11 disorders. Exercise = effective transdiagnostic intervention (SMD= -0.67)
HT Marco Solmi, @brendonstubbs.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
We're recruiting for a Research Editor on BMJ Open! This is a full-time role, 12 month contract, suitable for medical researchers interested in a move to publishing, or publishing professionals with some research experience interested in editorial work. jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Res...
Research Editor, BMJ Open | 28 February, 2025 | Jobs and careers with BMJ Group
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February 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We're recruiting for a Research Editor on BMJ Open! This is a full-time role, 12 month contract, suitable for medical researchers interested in a move to publishing, or publishing professionals with some research experience interested in editorial work. jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Res...
Reposted by Dr Mike Trott
#CityKnowHows @miketrott.bsky.social et al.: There is a paucity of research on the effects of urban planning, particularly regarding things like active travel and green space accessibility. #UrbanHealth #Cities4Health
February 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
#CityKnowHows @miketrott.bsky.social et al.: There is a paucity of research on the effects of urban planning, particularly regarding things like active travel and green space accessibility. #UrbanHealth #Cities4Health