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suicide, online, internet, assessment, psychometrics; SABCS, Suicidality Scale
Australia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Colombia, Cambodia

Biography

PhD in Psychology from The University of Queensland (St Lucia, QLD, Australia); MA in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA, USA), BS in Psychology and Political Science, Michigan State University (E. Lansing, MI, USA). Dr Harris works on improving assessment of suicide risk and other latent trait constructs (e.g., social support, personality, help-seeking). He also works on a wide variety of studies, including: suicide risk assessment (Suicidality Scale (English, Chinese, Spanish), suicide theory, online behaviors, gut-brain axis theory, social identity approach, and unique relationships with and assessment of mental health symptoms. Keith is a strong advocate for Open Science and connecting research to Sustainable Development Goals. He collaborates with academics worldwide, and developed the Sustainable Psychological Science lab. Keith welcomes discussions, collaborations and opportunities to contribute to furthering best practices in science.

Activities

Employment (2)

Sustainable Psychological Science: Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AU

2023-09-10 to present | Research Psychologist (Psychology)
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The University of Queensland: Brisbane, AU

2014-04 to 2020-04 | Adj. Senior Fellow (School of Psychology)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI, US

BS (Psychology)
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Claremont Graduate University: Claremont, CA, US

MA (Psychology)
Education
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University of Queensland: Brisbane, AU

2009 | PhD (Psychology)
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Works (48)

Communication on familial suicide: development of the Family Communication on Suicide Questionnaire

European Journal of Psychotraumatology
2024-12-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Sonja Radde; Stefan Gutwinski; Keith Harris; Meryam Schouler-Ocak; Felix Bermpohl; Konrad Schnabel; Frauke Stuke; Jonathan Henssler
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Child sleep problems, maternal sleep and self‐efficacy: Sleep's complicated role in maternal depression

Journal of Sleep Research
2024-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Alyssa J. Carroll; Jessica Appleton; Keith M. Harris
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Asian media reporting on suicide

Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
2024-03-27 | Other | Author
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Charles Sturt University

What relationship variables predict a more reliable proxy reporter of adolescent wellbeing?

Children and Youth Services Review
2024-01 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Kirstie Northfield; Anthony Saliba; Keith M Harris
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Charles Sturt University

Validation of the Colombian-Spanish Suicidality Scale for Screening Suicide Risk in Clinical and Community Settings: Validez y confiabilidad de la escala Colombiana de suicidio, para el tamizaje del riesgo de suicidio

2023-05-23 | Preprint
Contributors: Ana María Arenas Dávila; Katherine Pastrana Arias; Mauricio Castano; Pamela Van den Enden Uribe; JCNMDPSI; Santiago González Giraldo; Doris Vera; Keith M. Harris
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Measuring the suicidal mind

PLoS One
2023-02 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; Lu Wang; Guanglun M. Mu; Yanxia Lu; Cheryl So; Melvyn Wei Bin Zhang; Jing Ma; Kefei Liu; Wei Wang; Melvyn Wei Bin Zhang et al.
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Charles Sturt University
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Development of the Colombian Spanish Suicidality Scale

22nd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry, Bangkok, Thailand, 03/08/22
2022-08 | Conference paper | Author
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Charles Sturt University

Scale validation analyses: The Suicidality Scale development studies

Scale validation analyses: The Suicidality Scale development studies, 22/07/22
2022-07-22 | Conference paper | Author
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Charles Sturt University

The Suicidal Debate/Struggle: Reasons for Living vs. Reasons for Dying

2022-07-06 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; John McLean
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The Suicidality Scale Manual

2022-06-21 | Preprint
Contributors: Keith M. Harris; Lu Wang
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Validez y confiabilidad de la escala afecto, cognición y comportamiento para tamizar el riesgo de suicidio en adultos

2022-02-25 | Conference paper | Author
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Contributors: M Castaño; A Arenas; K Pastrana; P Van den Enden; J Castro; S Fandiño; Keith M Harris
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Charles Sturt University

Measuring the Suicidal Mind: The ‘Open Source’ Suicidality Scale, for Adolescents and Adults

2022-02-24 | Preprint
Contributors: Keith M. Harris; Lu Wang; Guanglun Michael Mu; Yanxia Lu; Cheryl So; Wei Zhang; Jing Ma; Kefei Liu; Wei Wang; Melvyn Zhang et al.
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The blue whale challenge from urban legend to real harm

Current Psychology
2022-02-11 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Cheng Yan Zhu; Keith M Harris; Wei Zhang; Ksenia Tsyganova; Menghan Li; Runxi Zeng
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Charles Sturt University

Smartphone connectivity stress across generations

Computers in Human Behavior Reports
2021-07-01 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Cherie A. Clark; Keith M Harris
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Charles Sturt University
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Negative self-appraisal

PLoS One
2021-02 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Julian Madsen; Keith M Harris
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Peripherally physiological responses to external emotions and their transitions in bipolar I disorder with and without hypersexuality

Archives of Sexual Behavior
2020-05 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Chu Wang; Xu Shao; Yanli Jia; Roger C. Ho; Keith M Harris; Wei Wang
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Charles Sturt University

Understanding ambivalence in help-seeking for suicidal people with comorbid depression and alcohol misuse

PLoS One
2020-04-17 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Milena Heinsch; Dara Sampson; Valerie Huens; Tonelle Handley; Tanya Hanstock; Keith M Harris; Frances Kay-Lambkin
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Charles Sturt University

Emergency first aid readiness in Antarctica

EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia
2020-02 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Jan M. Wallace; Keith M Harris; Jim Stankovich; Jeff Ayton; Silvana S. Bettiol
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Charles Sturt University

Prediction of lethality in suicide attempts

Omega: Journal of Death and Dying
2019-11 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Carol C. Choo; Keith M Harris; Roger C. Ho
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Charles Sturt University

Skilled migration

International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
2019-11-28 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Miriam Vandenberg; Si Fan; Nick Cooling; Keith M Harris; James Chin
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Charles Sturt University

Clinical assessment of suicide risk and suicide attempters' self-reported suicide intent

PLoS One
2019-07-05 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Carol C. Choo; Keith M Harris; Peter K.H. Chew; Roger C. Ho
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Clinician perceptions of My Health Record in mental health care

Australian Journal of Primary Health
2019-03 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Timothy C. Kariotis; Keith M Harris
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Charles Sturt University

Gambling behaviour, problem gambling and reasons for gambling among international students in Tasmania, Australia

Journal of Gambling Studies
2019-01-07 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: John Mond; Sarah Skromanis; Terry Purton; Nick Cooling; Frances Fan; Keith M Harris; Heather Bridgman; Jennifer Presser; Bryan Rodgers
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Health and well-being of international university students, and comparison with domestic students, in Tasmania, Australia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
2018-06-01 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Sarah Skromanis; Nick Cooling; Bryan Rodgers; Terry Purton; Frances Fan; Heather Bridgman; Keith M Harris; Jennifer Presser; Jonathan Mond
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Suicidal women may risk their lives but not their social relationships

Clinical Psychologist
2018-03-02 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Ashleigh. J. Pasculli; Keith M Harris
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Reevaluating suicidal behaviors

Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment
2017 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; Owen D Lello; Christopher H Willcox
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What predicts medical lethality of suicide attempts in Asian youths?

Asian Journal of Psychiatry
2017-10 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Carol C. Choo; Keith M Harris; Peter K.H. Chew; Roger C. Ho
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Suicidality, psychopathology, and the internet

Psychiatry Research
2017-09 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; Vladan Starcevic; Jing Ma; Wei Zhang; Elias Aboujaoude
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Does ethnicity matter in risk and protective factors for suicide attempts and suicide lethality?

PLoS One
2017-04-20 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Carol C. Choo; Keith M Harris; Peter K.H. Chew; Roger C. Ho
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Analysis of print news media framing of ketamine treatment in the United States and Canada from 2000 to 2015

PLOS ONE
2017-03-03 | Journal article
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Exposure to suicidal behaviors

International Journal of Social Psychiatry
2017-02-01 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; Silvana Bettiol
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Is suicide assessment harmful to participants? Findings from a randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
2016 | Journal article
Contributors: Keith M. Harris; Melissa Ting-Ting Goh
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Dying online: live broadcasts of Chinese emerging adult suicides and crisis response behaviors

BMC Public Health
2016-12 | Journal article
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Is Off-label repeat prescription of ketamine as a rapid antidepressant safe? Controversies, ethical concerns, and legal implications

BMC Medical Ethics
2016-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1472-6939
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Online Friendship, Romance, and Sex: Properties and Associations of the Online Relationship Initiation Scale

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking
2016-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Keith M. Harris; Elias Aboujaoude
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Recruiting for addiction research via Facebook

Drug and Alcohol Review
2016-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0959-5236
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Estimating suicide rates in developing nations

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
2016-04-01 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; Joanne Thandrayen; Chien Samphoas; Pros Se; Boontriga Lewchalermwongse; Rattanakorn Ratanashevorn; Megan L Perry; Choloe Britts
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Attitudes toward learning oral communication skills online: the importance of intrinsic interest and student-instructor differences

Education Tech Research Dev
2016-03-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Keith M. Harris; Liam Phelan; Bonnie McBain; Jennifer Archer; Antony J. Drew; Carole James
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Offline Versus Online Suicide-Related Help Seeking: Changing Domains, Changing Paradigms

J. Clin. Psychol.
2016-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Amy-Lee Seward; Keith M. Harris
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Student experience of oral communication assessment tasks online from a multi-disciplinary trial

Education + Training
2016-02-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Bonnie McBain; Antony Drew; Carole James; Liam Phelan; Keith M Harris; Jennifer Archer
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The ABC's of suicide risk assessment

PLoS One
2015-06-01 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; Jia-Jia Syu; Owen D Lello; Y L Eileen Chew; Christopher H Willcox; Roger H M Ho
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Life Versus Death

Mental Health in the Digital Age
2015-04 | Other
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Suicidal and Online: How Do Online Behaviors Inform Us of This High-Risk Population?

Death Studies
2014 | Journal article
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10.1080/07481187.2013.768313

Contributors: Harris, K.M.; McLean, J.P.; Sheffield, J.
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Sexuality and suicidality: Matched-pairs analyses reveal unique characteristics in non-heterosexual suicidal behaviors

Archives of Sexual Behavior
2013 | Journal article
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10.1007/s10508-013-0112-2

Contributors: Harris, K.M.
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The internal suicide debate hypothesis: Exploring the life versus death struggle

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
2010 | Journal article
Contributors: Harris, K.M.; McLean, J.P.; Sheffield, J.; Jobes, D.
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Examining suicide-risk individuals who go online for suicide-related purposes

Archives of Suicide Research
2009 | Journal article
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10.1080/13811110903044419

Contributors: Harris, K.M.; McLean, J.P.; Sheffield, J.
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Solving suicidal problems online: Who turns to the Internet for help?

Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health
2009 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Keith M Harris; John McLean; Jeanie Sheffield
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Solving suicidal problems online: Who turns to the Internet for help?

Advances in Mental Health
2009 | Journal article
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10.5172/jamh.8.1.28

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Peer review (5 reviews for 2 publications/grants)

Review activity for Comprehensive psychiatry. (3)
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