Dr Rachelle Opie

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Casual Sessional Academic

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Publications

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2024

Digitally Delivered Interventions to Improve Nutrition Behaviors Among Resource-Poor and Ethnic Minority Groups With Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review

Nazgol Karimi, Rachelle Opie, David Crawford, Stella O’Connell, Kylie Ball

(2024), Vol. 26, pp. 1-27, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Toronto, Canada, C1

journal article

Evaluating a multi-behavioural home-based intervention for reducing depressive symptoms in postnatal women : The food, move, sleep (FOMOS) for postnatal mental health randomised controlled trial protocol

Madeleine France-Ratcliffe, Hannah Christie, Sarah Blunden, Rachelle Opie, Elysha Chua, Nazgol Karimi, Brittany Markides, Alison Uldrich, Ellinor Olander, Rhiannon White, Paige van der Pligt, Jane Willcox, Gavin Abbott, Jane Denton, Miriam Lewis, Maria Apostolopoulos, Penelope Love, Anita Lal, Mats Hallgren, Sarah Costigan, Mitch Duncan, Megan Teychenne

(2024), Vol. 136, CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS, C1

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2023

Participants' and Health Care Providers' Insights Regarding a Web-Based and Mobile-Delivered Healthy Eating Program for Disadvantaged People with Type 2 Diabetes: Descriptive Qualitative Study

N Karimi, R Opie, D Crawford, S O’Connell, P Hamblin, C Steele, K Ball

(2023), Vol. 7, pp. 1-16, JMIR Formative Research, Ottawa, Ont., C1

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Effects of a high-prebiotic diet versus probiotic supplements versus synbiotics on adult mental health: The "Gut Feelings" randomised controlled trial

T Freijy, L Cribb, G Oliver, N Metri, R Opie, F Jacka, J Hawrelak, J Rucklidge, C Ng, J Sarris

(2023), Vol. 16, Frontiers in Neuroscience, C1

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Factors relating to sustainability and scalability of the 'Food, Move, Sleep (FOMOS) for Postnatal Mental Health' program: Qualitative perspectives from key stakeholders across Australia

M Teychenne, M Apostolopoulos, M France-Ratcliffe, E Chua, S Hall, R Opie, S Blunden, M Duncan, E Olander, H Koorts

(2023), Health Promotion Journal of Australia, C1

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Clinical trial: A Mediterranean diet is feasible and improves gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome

Heidi Staudacher, Sophie Mahoney, Kim Canale, Rachelle Opie, Amy Loughman, Daniel So, Lauren Beswick, Chris Hair, Felice Jacka

(2023), pp. 1-12, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2022

Meal kits in the family setting: Impacts on family dynamics, nutrition, social and mental health

K Fraser, P Love, K Campbell, K Ball, R Opie

(2022), Vol. 169, pp. 1-9, Appetite, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Supporting Dietary Change for the Treatment of Mood Disorders in Adults: How Can We Harness Digital Platforms?

Claire Young, Tetyana Rocks, Rachelle Opie, Michael Berk, Adrienne O'Neil

(2022), Vol. 52, pp. 62-66, Psychiatric Annals, Thorofore, N.J., C1

journal article
2021

Mums on the Move: A pilot randomised controlled trial of a home-based physical activity intervention for mothers at risk of postnatal depression

M Teychenne, G Abbott, L Stephens, R Opie, E Olander, L Brennan, P van der Pligt, M Apostolopoulos, K Ball

(2021), Vol. 93, Midwifery, Scotland, C1

journal article

Key stakeholder perspectives on the development and real-world implementation of a home-based physical activity program for mothers at risk of postnatal depression: a qualitative study

M Teychenne, M Apostolopoulos, K Ball, E Olander, R Opie, S Rosenbaum, R Laws

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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The impact of maternal post-partum depressive symptoms on child diet at 18 months

R Opie, M Zheng, S Torres, K Campbell

(2021), Vol. 17, Maternal and Child Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

Designing lifestyle interventions for common mental disorders: What can we learn from diabetes prevention programs?

R Opie, F Jacka, W Marx, T Rocks, C Young, A O’neil

(2021), Vol. 13, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1

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Exploring the associations of depressive symptoms with healthy eating self-efficacy over time amongst women in the READI cohort study

R Opie, G Abbott, D Crawford, K Ball

(2021), Vol. 18, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article
2020

How and why does discretionary food consumption change when we promote fruit and vegetables? Results from the ShopSmart randomised controlled trial

R Opie, S McNaughton, D Crawford, G Abbott, K Ball

(2020), Vol. 23, pp. 124-133, Public Health Nutrition, England, C1

journal article

Adherence to the Australian dietary guidelines and development of depressive symptoms at 5 years follow-up amongst women in the READI cohort study

R Opie, K Ball, G Abbott, D Crawford, M Teychenne, S McNaughton

(2020), Vol. 19, Nutrition Journal, England, C1

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Maternal Postpartum Diet and Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review

R Opie, A Uldrich, K Ball

(2020), Vol. 24, pp. 966-978, Maternal and Child Health Journal, United States, C1

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Fruit and vegetable consumption and psychological distress in Australian pregnant and breastfeeding women

A Phillips, C Milte, R Opie, K Campbell, S Torres

(2020), Vol. 29, pp. 348-354, Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, London, Eng., C1

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EatSmart, a web-based and mobile healthy eating intervention for disadvantaged people with type 2 diabetes: Protocol for a pilot mixed methods intervention study

N Karimi, D Crawford, R Opie, R Maddison, S O'Connell, P Hamblin, A Ng, C Steele, B Rasmussen, K Ball

(2020), Vol. 9, JMIR Research Protocols, Canada, C1

journal article
2019

Pilot-testing of "healthy body healthy mind": An integrative lifestyle program for patients with a mental illness and co-morbid metabolic syndrome

J Murphy, G Oliver, C Ng, C Wain, J Magennis, R Opie, A Bannatyne, J Sarris

(2019), Vol. 10, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2018

A modified Mediterranean dietary intervention for adults with major depression: Dietary protocol and feasibility data from the SMILES trial

R Opie, A O'Neil, F Jacka, J Pizzinga, C Itsiopoulos

(2018), Vol. 21, pp. 487-501, Nutritional Neuroscience, England, C1

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Central obesity and the Mediterranean diet: a systematic review of intervention trials

C Bendall, H Mayr, R Opie, M Bes-Rastrollo, C Itsiopoulos, C Thomas

(2018), Vol. 58, pp. 3070-3084, Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, Abingdon, Eng., C1

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Economic evaluation of a dietary intervention for adults with major depression (the "SMILES" trial)

M Chatterton, C Mihalopoulos, A O'Neil, C Itsiopoulos, R Opie, D Castle, S Dash, L Brazionis, M Berk, F Jacka

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article
2017

Dietary recommendations for the prevention of depression

R Opie, C Itsiopoulos, N Parletta, A Sanchez-Villegas, T Akbaraly, A Ruusunen, F Jacka

(2017), Vol. 20, pp. 161-171, Nutritional Neuroscience, England, C1

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A randomised controlled trial of dietary improvement for adults with major depression (the 'SMILES' trial)

F Jacka, A O'Neil, R Opie, C Itsiopoulos, S Cotton, M Mohebbi, D Castle, S Dash, C Mihalopoulos, M Chatterton, L Brazionis, O Dean, A Hodge, M Berk

(2017), Vol. 15, BMC Medicine, England, C1

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Efficacy and effectiveness of carnitine supplementation for cancer-related fatigue: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

W Marx, L Teleni, R Opie, J Kelly, S Marshall, C Itsiopoulos, E Isenring

(2017), Vol. 9, Nutrients, Switzerland, C1-1

journal article
2016

A behavioural nutrition intervention for obese pregnant women: effects on diet quality, weight gain and the incidence of gestational diabetes

Rachelle Opie, Madeleine Neff, Audrey Tierney

(2016), Vol. 56, pp. 364-373, Australian and New Zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article
2015

The impact of whole-of-diet interventions on depression and anxiety: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

R Opie, A O'Neil, C Itsiopoulos, F Jacka

(2015), Vol. 18, pp. 2074-2093, Public health nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

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Assessing healthy diet affordability in a cohort with major depressive disorders

Rachelle Opie, Leonie Segal, Felice Jacka, Laura Nicholls, Sarah Dash, Josephine Pizzinga, Catherine Itsiopoulos

(2015), Vol. 7, pp. 159-169, Journal of public health and epidemiology, Lagos, Nigeria, C1

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A nutrition strategy to reduce the burden of diet related disease: access to dietician services must complement population health approaches

Leonie Segal, Rachelle Opie

(2015), Vol. 6, pp. 1-7, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2014

Preventing mental health problems in offspring by targeting dietary intake of pregnant women

A O'Neil, C Itsiopoulos, H Skouteris, R Opie, S McPhie, B Hill, F Jacka

(2014), Vol. 12, pp. 1-7, BMC medicine, London, England, C1

journal article
2013

A randomised, controlled trial of a dietary intervention for adults with major depression (the 'SMILES' trial): study protocol

A O'Neil, M Berk, C Itsiopoulos, D Castle, R Opie, J Pizzinga, L Brazionis, A Hodge, C Mihalopoulos, M Chatterton, O Dean, F Jacka

(2013), Vol. 13, pp. 1-7, BMC psychiatry, London, England, C1

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Adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet can slow the rate of cognitive decline and decrease the risk of dementia: a systematic review

Rachelle Opie, Robin Ralston, Karen Walker

(2013), Vol. 70, pp. 206-217, Nutrition & dietetics, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article
2012

Theory! The missing link in understanding the performance of neonate/infant home-visiting programs to prevent child maltreatment: a systematic review

L SEGAL, R SARA OPIE, K DALZIEL

(2012), Vol. 90, pp. 47-106, Milbank quarterly, Chichester, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2010

Cost-effectiveness of mandatory folate fortification v. other options for the prevention of neural tube defects: results from Australia and New Zealand

Kim Dalziel, Leonie Segal, Rachelle Opie

(2010), Vol. 13, pp. 566-578, Public health nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1-1

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Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

A novel approach for supporting healthy eating amongst disadvantaged individuals with T2 Diabetes

Prof Kylie Ball, Dr Rachelle Opie, A/Prof Peter Hamblin, Prof Ralph Maddison, Prof Bodil Rasmussen, Dr Ashley Ng

DART Grant - Research - Diabetes Australia - Victoria (Research Trust)

  • 2019: $58,806

Supervisions

Associate Supervisor
2023

Nazgol Karimi

Thesis entitled: Digitally-delivered Interventions for Improving Healthy Eating Behaviours among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged People with Type 2 Diabetes

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (Low Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences