Research conversations: Using data held by schools to predict risk of anxiety and depression

About the event

Mental illness often starts in adolescence and during such formative years the impact can be wide-reaching.

During this research conversation Sophie Fairweather will talk about her work on how we can predict who is at high/low risk of depression and anxiety using information that is accessible in UK schools.

Taking this approach could improve how young people’s mental health is addressed as better prediction is an opportunity for early intervention and prevention.

Our speakers

Sophie is a PhD student funded by the NIHR Bristol BRC’s mental health theme.

She has an educational background in epidemiology and neuroscience. Before starting her PhD worked for 10 years in scientific, research and communications roles within the pharmaceutical industry.

Sophie enjoys rock climbing and yoga!

Get involved

Get in touch with Carmel McGrath if you would like her to send you reminders about upcoming research conversations.