Mental Health Providers’ Perspectives on Mental Health Support Service Acccessiblity and Engagement for Autistic and/or ADHD Adults
The study aims to understand the experiences of neurodivergent adults (those who identify as autistic and/or ADHD) when accessing and engaging with mental health support services.
We are interested in understanding your approaches and experiences regarding mental health support for neurodivergent individuals.
Your professional experience is valuable in building a comprehensive understanding of mental health support for this population.
Mental health support roles include any role that provides psychological and emotional well-being support. This can include:
- Healthcare professionals (like GPs, psychiatrists, nurses)
- Mental health professionals (like psychologists, counsellors, and social workers)
- Allied health professionals (like exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists)
- Qualified support workers (like ADHD coaches, support workers, and case managers)
- Peer support workers or lived experience supporters
- Crisis support services (like helplines, text support, online chat)
Eligibility Requirements
This study is open to individuals who are:
- aged 18 and over
- who have provided mental health support services through an organisation in a professional or voluntary capacity with neurodivergent adults (autistic and/or ADHD), and
- able to provide informed consent and communicate in English.
Benefits
We cannot guarantee or promise that you will receive any benefits from this research; however, possible benefits may be that by sharing your experiences, you can help shape mental health services to be more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of neurodivergent individuals. This could lead to positive changes in the way mental health services are designed and delivered, potentially benefiting the neurodivergent community
Contact Details
Principle Investigator: Michelle Emery
michelle.emery@mymail.unisa.edu.au
Survey Url
https://unisasurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkESjrK1ng2D9xY
Ethics protocol no. 206606
