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In general, my research program has three related foci:
Implementaiton of DMH interventions across settings
Online
peer support
& social media use for
mental health
Design & Evaluation of Digital Mental Health (DMH) Interventions
Advancing human-centered design in DMH
Nonsuicidal self-injury risk and recovery
Design and evaluation of digital mental health (DMH) interventions
I focus on creating accessible and engaging digital tools by collaborating with stakeholders throughout the design and evaluation process. This includes discovery research to understand end-user needs and preferences, iterative prototype development, usability testing and controlled trial. I am currently developing digital interventions for young adults and adolescents who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury, to be integrated into a mental health advocacy group's website.
Select publications:
Online peer support and social media use for mental health
I aim to understand young people's experiences with online communities for mental health support and information, and explore the effects of participation in order to enhance safety and support positive change. I am especially interested in developing and implementing screening and resource recommendation systems in online spaces where young people already seek support.
Select publications:
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Young adults’ experiences with two publicly available digital resources for self-injury: A qualitative study of a peer support app and web-based psychoeducation.
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Examining the relationship between use of a mobile peer-support application and self-injury outcomes: A longitudinal mixed-method study.
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Investigating self-injury support solicitations and responses on a mobile peer support application.
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“I wanted to see how bad it was:” Mental health self-screening as a critical transition point among young adults.
Implementation of DMH interventions across settings
A key focus of my research has been on the implementation of digital interventions in different healthcare and non-profit settings. At a minimum, successful implementation and sustainment of digital interventions requires thoughtful planning early in the design process, strong community partnerships, and ongoing collaboration. As part of this line of work, I have contributed to practical guides on key considerations for the implementation of digital interventions in healthcare and online settings.
Select publications:
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Digital Mental Health Treatment Playbook: Successful practices from implementation experiences in American healthcare organizations.
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Developing, Deploying, and Evaluating Digital Mental Health Interventions in Spaces of Online Help- and Information-Seeking.
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“The library is so much more than books”: Considerations for implementing youth digital mental health services in public libraries.
Online peer support and social media use for mental health
I aim to understand young people's experiences with online communities for mental health support and information, and explore the effects of participation in order to enhance safety and support positive change. I am especially interested in developing and implementing screening and resource recommendation systems in online spaces where young people already seek support.
Select publications:
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Young adults’ experiences with two publicly available digital resources for self-injury: A qualitative study of a peer support app and web-based psychoeducation.
-
Examining the relationship between use of a mobile peer-support application and self-injury outcomes: A longitudinal mixed-method study.
-
Investigating self-injury support solicitations and responses on a mobile peer support application.
-
“I wanted to see how bad it was:” Mental health self-screening as a critical transition point among young adults.
Implementation of DMH interventions across settings
A key focus of my research has been on the implementation of digital interventions in different healthcare and non-profit settings. At a minimum, successful implementation and sustainment of digital interventions requires thoughtful planning early in the design process, strong community partnerships, and ongoing collaboration. As part of this line of work, I have contributed to practical guides on key considerations for the implementation of digital interventions in healthcare and online settings.
Select publications:
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Digital Mental Health Treatment Playbook: Successful practices from implementation experiences in American healthcare organizations.
-
Developing, Deploying, and Evaluating Digital Mental Health Interventions in Spaces of Online Help- and Information-Seeking.
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“The library is so much more than books”: Considerations for implementing youth digital mental health services in public libraries.