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I have a wealth of experience and a specific interest in youth mental health research carried out "with" young people and families rather than "for", "to", or "about" them. I have worked across several large-scale research studies and designed multiple initiatives to improve the engagement and involvement of young people in mental health research. I am passionate about amplifying young people's voices in mental health research, creating more meaningful ways to collaborate, sharing power with communities and democratising research.I am currently completing my PhD, which focuses on investigating the design and feasibility of digital transdiagnostic solutions for the treatment and prevention of mental health problems among adolescents. I also offer my services as a graphic designer and web developer for professionals working in the field of mental health, with the aim of supporting more accessible and effective communication between professionals and those they seek to support.
Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health (Rcpch)
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ResearcherRoyal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health (Rcpch)London, Gb
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Teaching AssociateQueen Mary University Of London Apr 2023 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomTeaching associate and seminar lead for postgraduate forensic psychology module. Specifically teaching applied research methods, and statistics. -
Phd StudentQueen Mary University Of London Oct 2022 - PresentLISS DTP funded studentship, supervised by Dr Georgina Hosang and Dr Bonamy Oliver and based at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health. My research focuses on investigating the design and feasibility of digital transdiagnostic solutions (e.g. emotion regulation apps) for the treatment and prevention of mental health problems among adolescents.
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DemonstratorQueen Mary University Of London Oct 2022 - PresentDemonstrator for the First Year Undergraduate Psychology Statistics Module.
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Co-Founder And DirectorAmplify (A Meaningful Peer-Led Involvement Network For Young People) Mar 2023 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomWorking with young people aged 16-18 in East London, I co-founded the AMPLIFY network (A Meaningful Peer-Led Involvement network For Young people).The AMPLIFY network provides opportunities for underrepresented young people living in East London, to be meaningfully involved in mental health research across several stages of the research process within the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health at Queen Mary, University of London. AMPLIFY provides opportunities for young people from a range of backgrounds to be a part of a peer-led community, shaping mental health research, and developing key skills, knowledge and confidence which can be taken forward into further employment and education.
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Patient And Public Involvement ConsultantFreelance Jan 2022 - PresentCurrently utilising my experience and knowledge of involvement in research, to co-ordinate participation and co-production with children and young people, and their families. I have worked across a number of projects so far, collaborating with both researchers and stakeholders to ensure the voices of young people and parents/carers are heard within research. I have worked with: Kings College London, The University of Oxford, The University of Southampton, The University of Sussex, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, The Emerging Minds Network, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Freelance Graphic DesignerSelf-Employed Jun 2021 - PresentGraphic, logo and web design for professionals working in the field of mental health. Drawing on my lived experience as a researcher in the field of mental health, I work to improve communication between professionals (researchers, clinicians, policymakers) and the communities they seek to support. Accessible and effective communication ensures everyone stays informed and autonomous throughout their mental health journey. I'm skilled in both lay and academic communication. I use my strong understanding of mental health research and service development to design appropriate and engaging materials for individuals, projects, and services. I have a wealth of experience working with the public to co-create materials, interpret and share findings, supporting clients from conceptualisation to dissemination.I have worked with: The University of Oxford, The University of Sussex, Queen Mary University of London
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Research AssistantUniversity Of Oxford Oct 2021 - Sep 2022Research Assistant on Kavli Funded MY-CATS trial - project aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of systematic screening for children aged 4 to 7 at risk of anxiety disorders. -
Research AssistantUniversity Of Oxford Jun 2022 - Aug 2022Research assistant role with the iCATS team. iCATS (Identifying Child Anxiety Through Schools) aims to develop and evaluate a new way of identifying children with anxiety problems who may benefit from support, and providing these children with effective support, through primary schools. My main responsibilities centred around supporting the recruitment of primary schools to take part in the study.
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Trial CoordinatorUniversity Of Oxford Jan 2022 - Aug 2022Trial coordinator on one of the largest research trials to be carried out in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the UK - the Child Anxiety Treatment in the context of COVID-19 (Co-CAT) trial. Co-CAT aimed to test whether an online parent-led intervention works as well as what CAMHS were otherwise offering to help children (aged 5-12 years old) with anxiety problems, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.During this role, my team was recognised within our department for our “fantastic teamwork, dedication and resourcefulness to ensure the success of the Co-CAT trial”.
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Youth Participation Coordinator And Community OutreachSussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust Jan 2020 - Jan 2022Co-founder and lead coordinator for the Youth PPI Cafe, a youth-led patient and public involvement network within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Youth PPI Cafe was developed to offer a safe space for young service users to evaluate and develop current mental health research impacting children and young people, based on their unique lived experiences. -
Healthcare AssistantSussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust Jan 2020 - Sep 2020Hove, England, United Kingdom
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Undergraduate Placement StudentSussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust Oct 2019 - Jun 2020Hove, Brighton And Hove, United KingdomProfessional Placement Year within the Flourishing Families Clinic, a research clinic offering an intervention for parents with anxiety, aimed at preventing the intergenerational transmission of anxiety within families.
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The Big Research Question Challenge InvestigatorUniversity Of Oxford Jul 2021 - Oct 2021Role working in the Emerging Minds team within the growing TOPIC Group (The Oxford Psychological Interventions in Childhood and adolescence Group). Encouraging and enabling research into how we implement effective promotion of good mental health, prevention and early treatment for mental health problems at scale amongst children and young people. Main responsibilities focused on supporting the gathering of existing evidence and identifying gaps/priorities for research to address.
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Research AssistantUcl Feb 2021 - Aug 2021Worked as the lead research assistant exploring child and parental relationships, and interactions. This work is related to the Etch a Sketch Online (ESO) task (Pike & Oliver, 2019). -
Cocktail Bartender / WaitressVarious Venues Sep 2015 - Jun 2021
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Casual Research AssistantUniversity Of Sussex Jul 2020 - Mar 2021Research Assistant for The Family Adjustment during COVID Epidemic (FACE) study exploring the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on the mental health of children and their parents. -
Digital Mental Health Intervention ProgrammerFreelance Jan 2020 - Feb 2021I worked as part of a team of researchers exploring the intergenerational transmission of anxiety. I helped to translate a face-to-face intervention to an online digital course format, for use in a 3 year RCT
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Social Media AssistantHello Genius Aug 2020 - Nov 2020Brighton, England, United KingdomSocial Media Marketing Assistance and Content Creation
Abigail Thomson Education Details
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Distinction
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First (1St) Class Hons
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Aaaa In English Literature, Biology, Chemistry And Maths (Respectively) -
Altrincham Grammar School For Girls9A* Including Maths And English -
Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd
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Abigail Thomson works for Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health (Rcpch)
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Abigail Thomson's current role is Researcher.
What schools did Abigail Thomson attend?
Abigail Thomson attended University Of Sussex, University Of Sussex, Carmel Sixth Form College, Altrincham Grammar School For Girls, Queen Mary University Of London.
Who are Abigail Thomson's colleagues?
Abigail Thomson's colleagues are Chris Hanvey, Neil Meemaduma, Harsha Gowda, Jisola Oluwole, Lizzie Dowd, Carol Irvine, Franceska Azizi.
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