Dr Mengya Zhao PhD

Personal Statement

My research aims to improve wellbeing among youth in an accessible and culturally-sensititive way.
So far, I have conducted research in five main areas:
1) the role of psychosocial factors in depression among children and young people;
2) social factors related to youth career development;
3) mental health and psychometrics in cross-cultural contexts (e.g., self-compassion);
4) the effectiveness of online writing intervention;
5) using museum youth programmes to improve mental health and career development.

I would be keen to hear from protential PhD students who wish to pursue a PhD within these areas.