Projects funded by Aker Scholarship, Bukhman Philanthropies, MRC, NIHR, Palix Foundation, Prudence Trust, The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global, Wellcome.
We work to create a future in which all children and young people can thrive. Our research explores how the systems, environments, and experiences shaping young lives—from climate change and digital worlds to inequality and access to support—influence mental health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with young people, families, practitioners, and policymakers, we prioritise prevention, early intervention, and underserved communities. Spanning population-, system-, and individual-level approaches, we generate evidence that informs policy, practice, and services, helping to build resilience, improve support, and deliver lasting change.
OUR STUDIES
Our observational and experimental studies aim to understand the mechanisms underlying children’s development, and the impact of risk factors on child and family outcomes.
We use this to create effective and deliverable interventions to support children, families and healthcare professionals.
We have a number of active projects and initiatives that our team are working on and further information can be found in the links below.
child and adolescent mental health seminar series (hybrid)
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Seminar Series is held every Tuesday at 12.15pm during term-time.
We host a wide variety of speakers who present a range of talks relating to Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
If you would like to attend these seminars (in person or online), please contact oxchildpsych@psych.ox.ac.uk
Our team
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Mina Fazel
Professor (Chair) of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Louise Dalton
Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist
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Elizabeth Rapa
Associate Professor
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Emma Soneson
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
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Holly Bear
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
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Gaby Illingworth
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
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Shreena Patel
Research Group Administrator: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Shona O'Leary
Research Group Administrator: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Amalie Schumann
DPhil student
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Charles Newton
Cheryl & Reece Scott Professor of Psychiatry
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Rohan Borschmann
VISITING ACADEMIC | PSYCHOLOGIST | PROFESSOR
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Tanya Manchanda
DPhil Student
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Kate Stein
Academic Clinical Fellow, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Alan Stein
Emeritus Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
SUBGROUPS
OxWell Student Survey and School Mental Health
We conduct the OxWell Student Survey and work with schools, local authorities and mental health services, to work out how best to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.
Communication with Children about Serious Illness
Our work focusses on developing evidence based guidelines to navigate these emotionally difficult conversations.
Climate Change & Child Mental Health
Challenges affecting our planet also affect our brains, communities and healthcare systems. Climate Cares is a world-leading programme of research and action at the nexus of climate change and mental health.
The Oxford Brain Story
The Story aims to articulate the intergenerational cycle of adversity within families and how we can use our scientific understanding to improve outcomes.
Team Intervene: Focus on interventions for adolescent populations
Professor Mina Fazel is working with a team exploring different mental health interventions of relevance for young people.
Seminar Series
The hybrid Child & Adolescent Mental Health Seminar Series is held on Tuesdays during term-time. Upcoming talks will be listed here.
Graduate Students
We welcome graduate students from a wide range of disciplines including medicine, neuroscience and psychology.