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Biography
I'm a Research Fellow and Consumer Engagement Manager working across Macquarie University's eCentreClinic and MQ Health's MindSpot, two digital mental health services leading the development, evaluation and delivery of world-class online psychological treatments for a range of mental health and physical health conditions.
My program of work focuses on consumer decision-making about uptake and engagement with self-directed and therapist-guided online treatment for mental health. I use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-design research methods to explore key stakeholder perspectives, priorities and needs. I then use these insights to inform the development and evaluation of targeted information and decision-support resources, and person-centred service delivery.
More broadly, my research interests are in enhancing our understanding and delivery of evidence-based best practice in mental health care consistent with individual preferences, needs, and life circumstances.
Research interests
Shared decision-making; patient decision aids; depression; anxiety, bipolar disorder; co-occurring alcohol/other drug use conditions; digital/e-health interventions; co-design; consumer involvement in research; qualitative research; mixed-methods research.
Teaching
I have lectured and tutored across a number of undergraduate units of study in applied, clinical, and health psychology. I have also developed course materials in my areas of research interest and expertise.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology , PhD, Enhancing decision-making about treatment in bipolar II disorder: Development and evaluation of a treatment decision-aid for patients and their families, University of Sydney
1 Feb 2015 → 31 Aug 2018
Award Date: 29 Oct 2018
External positions
Honorary Associate , The University of Sydney, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
12 Mar 2021 → …
Honorary Associate, The University of Sydney, The School of Psychology
1 Nov 2019 → …
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Projects
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ALIVE : Towards better access and equity in digital mental health: Understanding and addressing the impacts of health literacy in treatment.
Fisher, A., Banfield, M., Dear, B., Titov, N., Bisby, M., Muscat, D., Ayre, J. & Choi, I.
19/02/24 → 18/02/25
Project: Research
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A feasibility study for integrating physical and psychological care for persistent low back pain in primary care.
McNaughton, D., French, S., Hancock, M., Dear, B., Fisher, A. & Jones, M.
1/02/24 → 31/01/25
Project: Research
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TCR: Targeting mechanisms underlying loneliness in chronic conditions
Wuthrich, V., Dear, B., Sharpe, A. L., Rapee, R., Willcock, S., Costa, D. S. J., Gandy, M., Scott, A., Fisher, A., Chen, J., Brogden, L., Walker, C. & Jones, M.
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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The Perinatal Course: a single-session online psychological treatment for Australian women with perinatal depression and anxiety
Bisby, M., Scott, A., Fisher, A., Highet, N., Dear, B. & Titov, N.
30/06/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Decision-making about uptake and engagement with digital mental health services: a qualitative exploration of service user perspectives
Fisher, A., Corrigan, E., Cross, S., Ryan, K., Staples, L., Tan, R., Titov, N. & Dear, B. F., 2024, In: Clinical Psychologist. 28, 1, p. 37-48 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Guiding principles for managing co-occurring alcohol/other drug and mental health conditions: a scoping review
Fisher, A., Rochesson, S. E. D., Mills, K. & Marel, C., Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 22, 3, p. 1251-1298 48 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Uptake of a self-guided digital treatment for depression and anxiety: a qualitative study exploring patient perspectives and decision-making
Fisher, A., Eugene Dit Rochesson, S., Bisby, M. A., Scott, A. J., Gandy, M., Heriseanu, A., Titov, N. & Dear, B., Feb 2024, In: Health Expectations. 27, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., e13976.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An open trial of the feasibility of brief internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) for chronic anxiety and depression
Cross, S. P., Staples, L. G., Bisby, M. A., Nielssen, O., Fisher, A., Titov, N. & Dear, B. F., Sept 2023, In: Internet Interventions. 33, p. 1-7 7 p., 100655.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decision-making about uptake and engagement among digital mental health service users: a qualitative exploration of therapist perspectives
Fisher, A., Corrigan, E., Cross, S., Ryan, K., Staples, L., Tan, R., Webb, N., Titov, N. & Dear, B. F., 4 May 2023, In: Clinical Psychologist. 27, 2, p. 171-185 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)