What is the purpose of the study?
We're looking for people and families with lived experience (PWLE/F) of mental health and/or substance use challenges, or family members, who have been engaged in at least one research study as advisors, collaborators, or co-researchers. We are also looking for researchers who have led or collaborated on research engaging people with lived experience. Through discussions, we aim to explore the accessibility and impacts of PWLE/F engagement in mental health and substance use research.
Who is needed?
- People w/ any mental health/substance challenges, or family, who have engaged in research as advisors, collaborators or co-researchers, and SPOR researchers
Age range: 16 - 99
Gender: All
Ethnicity: All
What does the study involve?
- Number of contacts: 2 phone calls, one research discussion
- Time period: About 1 month
- Length of contacts: 10 mins to 3 hours
- Treatment offered: No
Study Location(s):
1001 Queen St. West (Queen site)
Investigator(s): Dr. Lisa Hawke
Contact Information:
- Phone: 416-460-0967
- E-mail: engagement.impact@camh.ca
- Recruitment Flyer Link
Study End Date: 31 September 2025
REB number: 070/2024
Full Study Title: Exploring interpersonal and accessibility aspects of lived experience engagement in mental health and substance use research: a qualitative descriptive study
PLEASE NOTE:
- Research staff cannot give medical advice over the phone.
- If you have specific questions regarding your health care, please contact your family physician.
- We regret that not everyone screened for a study will be eligible to participate
- For more information about other treatment options for mental illness or addiction offered by CAMH, visit www.camh.ca or call 416-535-8501.