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Alana Fisher is a Research Fellow and Consumer Engagement Manager at Macquarie University, working with the eCentreClinic and MindSpot digital mental health services. Her research focuses on consumer decision-making in online mental health treatment, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods to design patient-centered resources. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2015–2018) and is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre and School of Psychology.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, University of Sydney (2015–2018)
Research Interests:
Her work spans shared decision-making, patient decision aids, depression/anxiety treatment, co-occurring substance use, digital interventions, and mixed-methods research. She explores how to enhance evidence-based care aligned with individual needs.
Projects:
- Leading initiatives on loneliness in chronic conditions (2024–2028)
- Developing perinatal mental health programs (2023–2025)
- Addressing health literacy barriers in digital mental health (2024–2025)
- Integrating physical/psychological care for low back pain (2024–2025)
Labs/Teams:
She collaborates with MQ Health’s MindSpot and Macquarie’s eCentreClinic, advancing scalable mental health solutions.
