Navigating parental perspectives on youth mental health

Are you from an Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American or African background, and are a parent or caregiver of a young person aged 10-24? We want to hear from you!

Young family sitting on a picnic blanket outside

We want to understand your experience of being a parent or caregiver in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are interested in understanding what information will help you support the mental health and wellbeing of the young person in your care.

What's involved?

Complete a short, anonymous survey. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete.

We will offer a $15 Woolworths voucher for your participation, and an additional $5 if you refer another participant who completes the survey (maximum of 3 people).

To participate in this study, use the button below to send us an email and we will reply with the survey link.

Eligibility criteria

You may take part in this study if you are:

  • an Asian, Middle-Eastern, Latin American, or African person living in New Zealand
  • a parent, caregiver or family member of a young person aged 10-24 years

Contact details

Dr Vartika Sharma
Principal investigator
Email: vartika.sharma@auckland.ac.nz

Further information

Approved by the Auckland Health Research Ethics Committee on 24 Feb 2025 for three years. Reference Number AH28575.