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Behind the waitlist: A mixed methods study of clinician perspectives on supporting adolescents during mental health wait times

Closes 31 December 2025

We’re looking for psychologists and other mental health clinicians who work with adolescents (ages 13–18), and have a wait time of at least two weeks to take part in research.

This study, led by Flinders University researchers, aims to understand what clinicians think adolescents and their families need while waiting to begin mental health treatment. 

We want to hear your views about what support would be most helpful to adolescents during this time. Your insights will help guide better practices and service improvements. 

What is involved?

Participation involves a 30-minute interview via Microsoft Teams.
You’ll be asked about:
 *The impact of wait times on you, your adolescent clients, and their families.
 *The types of supports your adolescent clients and their families may benefit from receiving during the wait.
Participants will receive a $50 gift voucher.

This project has been approved by the Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 8819).

For more information and to express your interest in an interview, please click “Start the survey” below.

If you have any questions about the study, you can contact us at [email protected]

Start the survey