Study's full title: Occupational therapists’ perspectives on supporting the sexual wellbeing of people with mental health conditions

University Affiliation: Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Ethics Approval/Reference Number: ACU HREC reference number: 2024-3953

Principal Researcher: Monique Hambling

Supervisor(s): Mina Lonsdale, Dr Claire Lynch, Dr Chloe Bryant

Purpose of study: This study aims to explore the perspectives of occupational therapists worldwide on their role in supporting the sexual wellbeing of people with MH conditions. The study will address the following research questions:

• What are the experiences and perspectives of occupational therapists on the provision of support to address the sexual wellbeing of people with mental health conditions?
• What interventions, if any, have occupational therapists provided and how have those interventions supported the sexual wellbeing of people with mental health conditions?
• If occupational therapists have not provided sexual wellbeing support, what do they believe they could be doing?

Participation Criteria: Participants can take part if they can communicate in English, are able to provide informed consent and are registered occupational therapists who work with people whose primary diagnosis is a mental health condition.

Survey Link: https://acu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PUMvaMZjv1tIWO

Contact Details: Monique Hambling (student researcher) on Monique.hambling@myacu.edu.au and Mina Lonsdale on Mina.lonsdale@acu.edu.au

End date for survey:  31st of May 2025