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ArticleInternational journal of mental health systems2025

Participatory systems modelling for youth mental health: agility and adaptiveness to enhance stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.

Sarah Piper, Victoria Loblay, Yun Ju Christine Song, Grace Yeeun Lee, Samantha Huntley, Olivia Iannelli, Nicholas Ho, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, Catherine Vacher, Alexis Hutcheon and 8 more

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Sarah PiperBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. sarah.piper@sydney.edu.au.
Victoria LoblayBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Yun Ju Christine SongBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Grace Yeeun LeeBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Samantha HuntleyBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Olivia IannelliBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Nicholas HoBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Seyed Hossein HosseiniBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Catherine VacherBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Alexis HutcheonBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Paul CroslandBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Kristen TranBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Kim-Huong NguyenBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Chloe GoslingBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Jordan van RosmalenBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Kayla AndradeBrain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Ian B Hickie *Brain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Jo-An Occhipinti *Brain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Translational Research Collective, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundAustralia's mental health system needs to expand rapidly to meet the growing demand for care by young Australians. Participatory systems modelling (PSM) has emerged as a valuable method for guiding strategic decision-making in mental health policy.

methodsThis paper evaluates the participatory methods and approaches utilised in a series of PSM workshops focused on the development of a youth mental health decision-support tool for the Brisbane South region, Queensland. Baseline and two follow-up timepoints of semi-structured interviews were conducted with a range of local stakeholders, including mental health professionals, service managers, commissioning organisations, and young people with lived experience.

resultsParticipants emphasised the need for diversity of stakeholder representation in workshops, but acknowledged the challenge of recruiting young stakeholders and culturally diverse stakeholders. Clear communication and education around the decision-support tool, as well as the utilisation of flexible methods for obtaining stakeholder input, both served to empower stakeholders in their contributions to the workshops and strengthen stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.

conclusionsThe adoption of more adaptive and flexible workshop activities, and a move away from more structured systems modelling workshop 'scripts', is required to engage diverse participants within the youth mental health space. Results suggest knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement is an active process that is developed along the course of the workshops, enabled by education and clear communication, empowering participants to meaningfully contribute. Future PSM workshops should continue to develop additional activities and more targeted engagement with youth stakeholders to enhance their contributions.

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Decision makingDiversityKnowledge sharingParticipatory systems modellingRepresentationStakeholder engagementYouth mental health

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