Type of Involvement
Participants will be invited to take part in a one-on-one discussion (either online or in person) about their experience of waiting for mental health services for a young person who self-harms. The discussion will last no more than one hour. Participation is entirely voluntary.
Where the research will take place
The research will take place either online or in person, depending on your preference. If you choose to take part in person, travel costs will be reimbursed.
About the project (short plain English summary)
This study from the University of Liverpool aims to explore the experiences of parents and caregivers who have supported a young person who self-harms while waiting for support from NHS children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). The goal is to better understand how this wait impacts families and to inform improvements to services.
Who they are looking for
Parents/caregivers who:
- Are aged 18 or over and in a formal parenting role.
- Have supported a young person aged 12–18 at the time of the wait.
- Experienced a wait of more than 3 weeks for the young person’s first CAMHS appointment (assessment).
- Had the referral to CAMHS due to self-harm.
- Experienced the wait within the last 3 years.
- Can speak and understand English.
What they will ask you to do
You will be asked to take part in a one-hour discussion (online or in person) about your experiences of waiting for mental health services for a young person who self-harms.
What you will be offered for your time
You will receive a £10 shopping voucher as a thank you. Travel costs will also be reimbursed if attending in person.
How to take part
If you meet the criteria and would like to take part, please scan the QR code on the leaflet or email:
📧 heather.boughey@liverpool.ac.uk
Who to contact for further information
For more details or questions, please contact:
Heather Boughey
Student Investigator
📧 heather.boughey@liverpool.ac.uk
Parent Carer Research Network 
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