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Monique Platell is an Adjunct Research Fellow in the School of Allied Health at the University of Western Australia. She completed her PhD in 2020, which focused on the determinants of access and continued use of mental health services among adolescents. Her doctoral research examined the factors influencing adolescents' access to mental health services in Perth. Dr. Platell's expertise lies in qualitative research that investigates the perspectives of adolescent mental health consumers and professionals to identify gaps and barriers in the mental health system. She has developed a passion for mental health advocacy, ensuring that the community has equitable access to mental health care to promote healthy lives. Currently, Dr. Platell is involved in the Thoughtful Schools Project, an early intervention program providing toolkits for schools to become trauma-informed. She has also worked on the Transforming Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing Project, focusing on cultural safety in mental health services. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to efforts to end poverty and promote prosperity.
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