suABI for young people

Co-designing a program for young people to better manage substance use in Acquired Brain Injury (suABI)

Substance use disorder (SUD) and acquired brain injury (ABI) are leading causes of disability among Australians. Our international team of clinician researchers and individuals with lived experience have co-designed a new technology-enhanced substance use program that we wish to tailor to the unique needs of young people with with a brain injury. The therapy is called biSCOF, which stands for bioSocial Cognitive model of Occupational Functioning. In biSCOF therapy, a psychologist and occupational therapist work to help someone identify and better manage the ways in which substance use affects their engagement in meaningful occupation and pursuit of personally meaningful goals. biSCOF was originally designed for adults with substance use disorder and ABI.

We are currently seeking participants to assist with the co-design of a version of biSCOF tailored to young people: