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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People Course - University of Reading

Dr Monika Parkinson

I’m a Clinical Psychologist & researcher. Much of my work is with parents of children & adolescents who are experiencing mental health problems. I’m passionate about supporting and empowering parents.

Dr Michelle Lee

I head up a number of educational outreach projects and am interested in spreading knowledge about evidence-based therapies for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

Faith Orchard

I am a psychologist conducting research on anxiety and depression in young people. My work focuses on how young people develop mental health problems, and how we can prevent or treat them.

Shirley Reynolds

I’m a clinical psychologist. Most of my work has been the research on depression and anxiety and how to improve treatments. We need to make effective treatment available to everyone.

Laura Pass

I am a research clinical psychologist, with a particular interest in making treatments for young people with low mood and depression more effective and accessible.

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• Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate