We’re proud to share that the Left Write Hook Randomised Controlled Trial has been awarded the 2026 MAGNET Lived Experience Involvement Award, recognising the power of survivor leadership in mental health research.
Presented by the Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trials Network (MAGNET), this national award celebrates excellence in lived experience leadership and involvement in mental health clinical trials research.
The award recognises the collaboration between researchers, lived experience leaders and the Left Write Hook community in designing and delivering a groundbreaking research trial that places survivor voices at its centre.
The award was announced to Dr Caitlin Hitchcock and the trial team, recognising their outstanding contribution to advancing mental health research and improving mental health outcomes.
The MAGNET assessment panel selected the Left Write Hook Trial as the recipient of the 2026 award for its exceptional approach to lived experience involvement.
The award was announced to Dr Caitlin Hitchcock and the trial team, recognising their outstanding contribution to advancing mental health research and improving mental health outcomes. The MAGNET assessment panel selected the Left Write Hook Trial as the recipient of the 2026 award for its exceptional approach to lived experience involvement.
“This recognition belongs to the many people who contributed their expertise, courage, lived experience and commitment to making this trial possible,” the team said.
“It reflects the power of genuine collaboration and survivor leadership in creating meaningful change.”
The award will be formally presented at the MAGNET Scientific Meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 24 November 2026.
Congratulations to Dr Caitlin Hitchcock, the research team and everyone in the Left Write Hook community who contributed to this achievement!
