CYP Wellbeing Network Seminar: Dr Maria Loades- Scaling out single session interventions to improve access to early help for adolescent depression symptoms
The Children and Young People’s Wellbeing @Exeter Research Network are pleased to invite you to this online seminar
| A Children and Young People's Wellbeing @ Exeter seminar | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 May 2025 |
| Time | 12:00 to 13:30 |
| Place | Remote via Teams |
| Organizer | CYP Wellbeing @Exeter Research Network |
Event details
Abstract
Abstract: During adolescence, emotional problems, like depression, become common, with up to one in three experiencing symptoms. Yet, many adolescents hesitate to seek help, creating an unmet need. Even when they do, service limitations and complex pathways lead to delays. Minoritised and stigmatised groups face even greater barriers, exacerbating the needs-access gap. To tackle these issues, scalable interventions are vital. Digital treatments hold promise but often face high attrition rates. Single session interventions (SSIs), particularly unguided online SSIs, can complement current adolescent mental health services and better reach underserved populations. Dr Loades will:
- Describe the problem – the needs-access gap – based on both evidence and young people’s priorities
- Introduce the potential solution – what single session interventions are and what do we know about their feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness in the USA
- Detail her ongoing programme of work to introduce the American SSIs in the UK, including a logic model, data collected to date and next steps- with particular attention to implementation considerations and underpinned by young people advisory input.
The Children and Young People’s Wellbeing @Exeter Research Network are pleased to invite you to this online seminar with Dr Maria Loades, Clinical Psychologist and Reader in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. Staff and students from all disciplines are welcomed.
Event: Monday 19th May, 12:00- 13:30pm online via TEAMS LINK
Title: Scaling out single session interventions to improve access to early help for adolescent depression symptoms: what, where, how and will it work?
Bio: Dr. Maria Loades is a Clinical Psychologist and Reader in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. She has worked extensively in NHS mental health services, particularly CAMHS. She has been a clinical academic psychologist at the University of Bath since 2013 and has received multiple fellowships from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to support her research on adolescent depression. She leads the spotLight on Adolescent Mood Problems (LAMP) group, with a focus on improving access to early help for adolescent depression symptoms. See https://linktr.ee/marialoades
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