Natalie is currently a trainee clinical psychologist at the University of Manchester. Prior to this she worked as a research associate on the Actissist 2 project (www.sites.manchester.ac.uk/actissist). In this role, Natalie oversaw the day-to-day running of a large randomised controlled trial exploring the efficacy of the Actissist smartphone app for early psychosis and conducted interviews and clinical research assessments with participants in the project. Natalie has also completed a mixed-methods PhD investigating how we can use technology to deliver interventions for people who experience severe mental health problems.
Natalie Berry summarises a meta-analysis which finds a limited body of research exists to support the use of NHS e-therapies for depression, anxiety and stress.
Following her blog yesterday, Natalie Berry explores a related paper by the same authors, which reflects on co-producing a qualitative study with young people during the era of COVID-19.
In her debut blog, Natalie Berry summarises a qualitative study which asks young people about their views on using technology to detect worsening mental health.