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Our Team

Principal Investigator

Vanessa Yim

EMAIL 

vanyim@hku.hk

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EDUCATION

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BSc (Hons) Psychology, University College London

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Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych), University of Oxford

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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.

Research Staff & Student

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Jack

Clinical Research Associate

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Joyce Man

MPhil Student

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Ren Xingyu

MPhil Student

Clinical Psychology Trainee

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Claudia Lo

MSocSc(CP) 2025-2027

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Jamie Ng

MSocSc(CP) 2025-2027

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Eddie Lui

MSocSc(CP) 2025-2027

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Marco Ho

MSocSc(CP) 2026-2028

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Rachel Li

MSocSc(CP) 2025-2027

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Charmaine Wong

MSocSc(CP) 2026-2028

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Jasmine Lau

MSocSc(CP) 2025-2027

Student Research Intern

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Emma Zhao

Student Intern

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Cao Zihe

Student Intern

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Djoan Angelia Yosa Putri

Student Intern

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Shiow

Student Intern

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Gracia To

Student Intern

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Anna

Student Intern

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Kabi Wong

Student Intern

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Stella Chong

Student Intern

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Contact

Research into Eating, Adversity and Community Mental Health Laboratory

Department of Psychology

The Jockey Club Tower

University of Hong Kong

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