Maddison Crethar

Maddison is a full-time, PhD candidate at the Thompson Institute (UniSC) on the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS). Before commencing her PhD, Maddison completed her Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)(Honours) at UniSC in 2024.

Both her Honours and PhD research projects explore the biopsychosocial model of adolescent suicidality, with a particular focus on how lifestyle factors, socioeconomic status, psychological distress, and brain structure interact during this critical period. Maddison is very passionate about investigating the neurobiological underpinnings and developmental trajectories of suicidal thoughts in adolescents, with the aim of informing suicide prevention interventions.

In addition to her research, Maddison is a research assistant on multiple Youth Mental Health projects at the Thompson Institute, where she engages in various research activities, including conducting participant assessments and managing data.