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Selected Publications

eTherapy Publications

  • Klein, B., Meyer, D., Austin, D., & Kyrios, M. (2011). Anxiety Online - a virtual clinic: Preliminary outcomes following completion of fully automated treatment programs for the anxiety disorders and symptoms. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 13: e89.
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  • Proudfoot, J., Klein, B., Barak, A., Carlbring, P., Cuijpers, P., Lange, A., Ritterband, L., & Andersson, G. (2011). Establishing guidelines for executing and reporting internet intervention research. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 40, 82-97
  • Shandley, K., Klein, B., Kyrios, M., Austin, D., Ciechomski, L., & Murray, G. (2011). Training postgraduate psychology students to deliver psychological services online. Australian Psychologist, 42, 120-5
  • Kay-Lambkin, F, White, A., Baker, A., Kavanagh, D., Klein, B., Proudfoot, J., Drennan, J., Connor, J., & Young, R. (2011). How do community members identify and use websites related to alcohol/other drug use? BMC Public Health,11, 227
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  • Klein, B., Mitchell, J., Abbott, J., Shandley, K., Austin, D., Gilson, K., et al. (2010). A therapist-assisted cognitive behaviour therapy internet intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder: Pre-, post- and 3 month follow-up results from an open trial. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 24, 635-644.
  • Klein, B., White, A., Kavanagh, D., Shandley, K, Kay-Lambkin, F., Proudfoot, J., Drennan, J., Connor, J., Baker, A., & Young, R. (2010). Content and functionality of alcohol and other drug websites: Results of an online survey. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 12, e51
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  • Klein, B. (2010). Anxiety Online Evaluation Report. Research report submitted to the Federal Department of Health and Ageing.
  • Klein, B. (2010). e-Interventions and psychology: Time to log on! InPsych, 31, 20-22
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  • Klein, B & Proudfoot, J. (2010). Introduction to Section 2D: Guided CBT interventions using the internet. In J. Bennett-Levy, D. Richards, P. Farrand, H. Christensen., K. Griffiths., D.J. Kavanagh, B. Klein, M. Lau, J. Proudfoot, L. Ritterband, J. White, & C. Williams (Eds.). The Oxford Guide to low intensity CBT interventions (pp. 225-226). Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Klein, B., & Cook, S. (2010). Preferences for e-mental health services amongst an online Australian Sample. e-Journal of Applied Psychology, 6 (1), 19-27-39.
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  • Proudfoot, J., Klein, B., Andersson, G., Carlbring, P., Kyrios, M., et al. (2010). Guided CBT internet interventions: Specific issues in supporting clients with depression, anxiety and co-morbid conditions. In J. Bennett-Levy et al. (Eds.). The Oxford Guide to low intensity CBT interventions (pp. 253-264). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Proudfoot, J., & Klein, B. (2010). Introduction to Section 2E: Novel uses of communication technologies: Supporting low intensity CBT in new environments. In J. Bennett-Levy et al., (Eds.). The Oxford Guide to low intensity CBT interventions (pp.265-268). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Kavanagh, D., Klein, B., Austin, D., Proudfoot, J., Kay-Lambkin, F., Connor, J., Young, R., Connolly, J., White, A., & Kyrios, M. (2010). OnTrack: Evaluating online psychological interventions for alcohol and depression. Drug and Alcohol Review, 29 (Supp1), 15.
  • Austin, D., Klein, B., Shandley, K., & Ciechomski. L. (2010). Training clinicians online to be eTherapists: The 'Anxiety Online' model. In J. Bennett-Levy, et al. (Eds.). The Oxford Guide to low intensity CBT interventions (pp. 459-467). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Kay-Lambkin, F., White, A., Baker, A., Kavanagh, D., Klein, B., Proudfoot, J., Drennan, J., Connor, J., & Young, R. (2010). Assessment of function and clinical utility of alcohol and other drug web sites: An observational, qualitative study. Drug and Alcohol Review, 29, 13-4.
  • Shandley, K., Austin, D., Klein, B., & Kyrios, M. (2010). An evaluation of Reach Out Central: An online therapeutic gaming program for supporting the mental health of young people. Health Education Research, 25, 563-74.
  • White, A., Kavanagh, D, Stallman, H., Klein, B., Kay-Lambkin, F., Proudfoot, J., Drennan, J., Connor, J., Young, R., Baker, A., & Hines, E. (2010). Online alcohol interventions: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 12, e62
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  • Mitchell, J., Vella-Broderick, D., & Klein, B. (2010). Positive psychology and the internet: A mental health opportunity. e-Journal of Applied Psychology, 6, 30-41
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  • Barak, A., Klein, B., & Proudfoot, J. (2009). Defining internet-assisted interventions. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 4-17.
  • Klein, B., Austin, D., Pier, C., Kiropoulos, L, Shandley, K, Mitchell, J., Gilson, K., & Ciechomski, L. (2009). Frequency of email therapist contact and internet-based treatment for panic disorder: Does it make a difference? Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 38, 100-13.
  • Klein, B., Mitchell, J., Gilson, Shandley, K., Austin, D., Kiropoulos, L., Abbott, J., & Cannard, G. (2009). A therapist-assisted internet-based CBT intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder: Preliminary results. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 38, 121-31.
  • Abbott, J., Klein, B., Hamilton, C., & Rosenthal, A. (2009). The impact of online resilience training for sales managers on wellbeing and work performance. eJournal of Applied Psychology, 5, 89-95.
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  • Mitchell, J., Stanimirovic, R., Klein, B., & Vella-Broderick, D. (2009). A randomised controlled trial of a self-guided internet intervention promoting well-being. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 749-760.
  • Abbott, J., Kaldo, V., Klein, B., Austin, D., Hamilton, C., Piterman, L., Williams, B., & Andersson, G. (2009). A cluster randomised trial of an internet-based intervention program for tinnitus distress in an industrial setting. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 38, 162-173.
  • Kavanagh, D., White, A., Klein, B., Proudfoot, J., Kay-Lambkin, F., Drennan, J., Connor, J., Baker, A., & Young, R. (2009). Provision of Strategies to Support Drug and Alcohol Online Activities. Research evaluation report submitted to the Federal Department of Health and Ageing.
  • Christensen, H., Proudfoot, J., Andrews, G., Klein, B., Kavanagh, D., O'Neil, D., Woodward, A., Young, L., & Graham, K. (2009). E-mental health: A 2020 vision and strategy for Australia.
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  • Klein, B., Shandley, K., Austin, D., & Nordin, S. (2008). Pilot trial of Panic Online self-guided version: Internet-based treatment for panic disorder. eJournal of Applied Psychology, 4 (2), 25-30.
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  • Kiropoulos, L., Klein, B., Austin, D.W., Gilson, K., Pier, C., Mitchell, J., & Ciechomski, L. (2008). Is internet-based CBT for panic disorder and agoraphobia as effective as face-to-face. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 22, 1273-1284.
  • Shandley, K., Klein, B., & Austin, D. (2008). The players' perspective of Reach Out Central: A therapeutic interactive online game. eJournal of Applied Psychology, 4 (2), 51-55.
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  • Mazalin, D., & Klein, B. (2008). Social anxiety and the internet: Positive and negative effects. Journal of Applied Psychology, 4 (2), 43-50.
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  • Abbott, J., Klein, B., & Ciechomski, L. (2008). Best practices in online therapy. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 26, 360-75.
  • Shandley, K., Austin, D., Klein, B., Pier, C., Schattner, P., Pierce, D., & Wade, T. (2008). Therapist assisted, internet –based treatment for panic disorder: Can general practitioners achieve comparable patient outcomes to psychologists?  Journal of Medical Internet Research , 10, e14.
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  • Pier, C., Austin, D.W., Klein, B., Mitchell, J., Schattner, P., Ciechomski, L., Gilson, K., Pierce, D., Shandley, K., & Wade, T. (2008). Evaluation of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for panic disorder in general medical practice. Mental Health in Family Medicine, 5, 29-39.
  • Zaks, D., Schattner, P., & Klein, B. (2007). Promoting GP use of the internet for evidence based practice: evaluation of an educational program. eJournal of Health Informatics, Vol 2(2), e13.
  • Klein, B., Richards, J.C., & Austin, D.W. (2006). Efficacy of internet therapy for panic disorder. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 37, 213-238.
  • Richards, J. C., Klein, B., & Austin, D.W. (2006). Internet CBT for panic disorder: Does the inclusion of stress management information improve end-state functioning? Clinical Psychologist, 10; 2-15
  • Pier, C., Klein, B., Austin, D, Mitchell, J, Kiropoulos, L., & Ryan, P. (2006). Reflections on internet-therapy: Past, present and beyond. InPsych, 28, 14-17.
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  • Austin, D, Pier, C, Mitchell, J, Wade, T, Pierce, D, & Klein, B. (2006). How comfortable are GPs with the use of evidence-based electronic mental health resources? Australian Family Physician, 35, 1-2
  • Richards, J. C., Pier, C., Klein, B., Austin, D. W., Alvarenga, M., & Ryan, P. (2004). The problem of attrition in internet-based health and mental health interventions. In Proceedings of the 39th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference (pp. 245-249). Melbourne: The Australian Psychological Society Ltd.
  • Alvarenga, M., Richards, J., & Klein, B. (2004). Efficacy of internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder and agoraphobia, 56, 155-6. Australian Journal of Psychology, 56, 166-6
  • Richards, J., Klein, B., Alvarenga, M., & Pier, C. (2004). The problem of attrition in internet mental health interventions. Australian Journal of Psychology, 56, 219-20.
  • Richards, J.C., Klein, B., & Carlbring, P. (2003). Internet-based treatment for panic disorder. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 32, 125-35.
  • Richards, J., Klein, B., & Archbold, T. (2001). Internet treatment for panic. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 35, 23-4
  • Klein, B., & Richards, J.C. (2001). A brief internet-based treatment for panic disorder.  Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 29, 113-7.

Books

  • Bennett-Levy, J., Richards, D., Farrand, P., Christensen, H., Griffiths, K., Kavanagh, D. J., Klein, B., Lau, M., Proudfoot, J., Ritterband, L., White, & J., Williams, C. (Eds.). The Oxford Guide to low intensity CBT interventions. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Submitted Articles

  • Hadjistavropoulos HD, Drost C, Thompson M, Ivanov M, Butz CJ, Klein, B., & Austin, D. (submitted). Lessons learned in developing a therapist assisted internet cognitive behavior therapy service. Professional Psychology Research and Practice.
  • Mitchell, J., Klein, B., Vella-Broderick, D., Meyer, D., & Stanimirovic, R. (submitted). A randomised controlled trial of fully automated positive psychology interventions: Strengths and mindfulness. Health Psychology
  • Mitchell, J., Vella-Brodrick, D., & Klein B. (submitted). Flourishing online: Prevalence of well-being and psychometric properties of the MHC-SF, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology