Jodie Matar

Jodie Matar is a Research Fellow at Turning Point, affiliated with Monash University, specializing in mental health research focused on adolescents and young adults. Her work primarily addresses help-seeking behaviors and digital interventions for youth affected by parental mental illness and substance use issues.

Her research interests center on understanding mental health concerns among adolescents, particularly in high socioeconomic status groups, and developing effective online interventions for vulnerable young adults. She examines how young people seek help for mental health and substance use problems, with a specific focus on those with parents experiencing mental illness or substance use disorders.

Matar's publication history from 2018-2024 reveals a strong focus on digital mental health interventions, with multiple studies examining the effectiveness and mechanisms of online programs for youth. Her work combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to understand intervention effectiveness and user experience.

Currently, she serves as a Chief Investigator on the MTL project (2024-2028), which aims to co-design an evidence-informed, scalable school-based program to promote help-seeking for substance use problems. This project involves collaboration with multiple Australian health organizations including the Department of Health and Aged Care, Alcohol and Drug Foundation, and Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation.