Table 3.

Emergent themes and subthemes: Part 2

Major themes	Common subthemes
Engaging young adults with type 1 diabetes in mental health research
1 Raise awareness	Raise awareness of the link between mental health and diabetes health in health professionals and young people Raise awareness in young people Explain the research process
2Young adults’ needs are central in all aspects of the research process	Lifestyle Peer support Youth “culture” Involve young adults in protocol development
3 Involve research ambassadors	Use public figures to promote research
4 Targeted promotional campaigns are more effective	Engage with social media Partner with organizations/people that young people trust
5 Emphasize the benefits	Personal gain/altruism Young people generally
6Avoid further “stigmatizing” young people with T1D	Ups and downs are normal part of living with a chronic illness
7 Tell us who you are	Provide background information on the research team
Sources of mental health support
1 Internet‐based services	Anonymity/privacy Convenience “Low intensity” interventions may facilitate further help seeking
2 Peer support	Opportunity to connect with others Assist with “normalizing the struggle”
3 Face‐to‐face treatment	Need to understand diabetes Tailored to a young person's needs