Maddison is a probationary PhD candidate at the Thompson Institute (UniSC) on the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS), with an anticipated completion date in late 2027. Prior to 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. Her research interests include suicide prevention among adolescents, specifically the interplay between lifestyle factors, socioeconomic status, psychological distress, and suicidality during this critical developmental period.
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.
Honours: Longitudinal Associations between Suicidality and Biopsychosocial Factors in Adolescence
Research areas
- Adolescent suicidality