About the Triple E Project

The main aim of the Triple E Project is to build a better understanding of the most effective strategies that can be used to increase adolescents’ engagement with health apps.

If you sign up, you will be given access to the Health4Life app, which is a self-monitoring healthy lifestyles app. You will then be randomly allocated to receive up to four of the engagement strategies being tested in the study. Engagement strategies you might receive include reminder text messages, access to a health coach, extra app features, and information resources sent to your parent or guardian.

The Health4Life app enables you to track the ‘Big 6’ health behaviours we know are important for both physical and mental health. These include being physically active, eating healthily, sleeping well, limiting screen time, and staying alcohol, smoke and vape-free. You can also set goals for improving your health behaviours and access tips about how to change them.

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About the Team

Dr. Louise Thornton (she/her)

BPsyc(Hons), PhD (Psychiatry)

Chief Investigator and Project Lead

Louise is a Senior Research Fellow and has extensive experience leading eHealth projects with a focus on improving mental and physical health. Louise has also been involved in a large range of projects working with young people, schools, and parents.

Matthew Watt (he/him)

BSci(Hons), BA

Research Assistant

Matthew (Matt) completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Since graduating, he has worked across multiple projects in digital health interventions.

Hannah Deen (she/her)

BPsyc(Hons), MClinPsych

Health Coach and Research Assistant

Hannah is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who has experience working with young people and parents. Hannah also has extensive experience working as a Research Assistant in eHealth.

Clare Corliss (she/her)

BPsyc(Hons)

Health Coach and Research Assistant

Clare is a Research Assistant working on a range of eHealth projects. Clare is a Provisional Psychologist, and has experience as a Behaviour Therapist and volunteer Crisis Supporter at Lifeline.

Triple E Project Chief Investigators:

  • Dr Louise Thornton (University of Sydney)

  • Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin (University of Newcastle) 

  • Professor Maree Teesson (University of Sydney)

  • Dr Katrina Champion (University of Sydney)

  • Dr Stephanie Partridge (University of Sydney)

  • Dr Milena Heinsch (University of Tasmania)

  • Professor Bonnie Spring (Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States)

  • Dr Lauren Gardner (University of Sydney)

  • Professor Debra Rickwood (The University of Canberra)

  • Associate Professor Matthew Sunderland (University of Sydney)

  • Professor Nicola Newton (University of Sydney)

  • Associate Professor Sarah Zaman (University of Sydney)

Special thanks to our partner organisations