The Team

Principal Investigator

Vanessa Yim

EDUCATION

BSc (Hons) Psychology, University College London

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych), University of Oxford

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Eating Disorders- Psychological trauma & PTSD
Digital mental health
Youth mental health
Mental health in disadvantaged populations, task-sharing and low-intensity interventions in resource-limited settings (low and middle-income countries)
Community psychology, participatory research methods and recovery-oriented approaches

I am interested in applied research to address real-world clinical issues. My research interests include three broad aspects:

1. Examining the psychopathology of eating disorders and improving the effectiveness of psychological treatments for individuals with body image concerns, including digital CBT interventions and early intervention approaches.

2. Improving access to timely, evidence-based support for disadvantaged populations, including those who have experienced violence and psychological trauma.

3. Using participatory and creative approaches to understand and improve mental health at the community level.