About
Jerica Radez is a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist affiliated with the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and a DClinPsych from the University of Oxford. Her work focuses on improving mental health treatment accessibility and early intervention, particularly for adolescents at risk of psychosis or severe mental health issues. She is a key contributor to the Talking with Voices (TwV) Trial and the Oxfordshire Prevention & Early Detection (OPEN) Service.
Education:
- MA, PhD: University of Reading
- DClinPsych: University of Oxford
Research Interests: Her research explores barriers to mental health help-seeking among marginalized youth, including ethnic minorities and Eastern European backgrounds. She develops school-based interventions targeting unusual sensory experiences in adolescents and investigates early psychosis detection in primary care. Her work emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches and evidence-based therapies.
Recent Research Trends: Her publications (2020–2024) consistently address adolescent mental health, early intervention strategies, and qualitative studies on help-seeking behaviors. Recent studies highlight culturally specific challenges and the efficacy of brief screening tools like the RCADS-11.
Labs/Teams: She participates in the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) group, focusing on innovative clinical methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
