معرفی
Dr. Jenny Gu is an Associate Tutor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, with a secondary role as a Support Worker in Student Advice and Guidance. She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (2018) focusing on mindfulness and compassion interventions. Her research interests span mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), compassion measurement, healthcare worker well-being, psychometric scale development, and clinical trial methodologies. She has contributed to studies on youth mental health interventions, healthcare staff stress reduction, and the neuroscientific basis of brain structure variation. Notable projects include the EYE-2 trial on engagement strategies for psychosis patients and evaluations of mindfulness-based programs for stress management.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (2018): University of Sussex, Thesis: 'Mindfulness and compassion: measurement and mechanisms of interventions'
Research Highlights:
Her work emphasizes translating mindfulness and compassion research into practical healthcare applications. Key areas include validating compassion scales (e.g., Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales), analyzing mindfulness questionnaire efficacy, and designing clinical trials for youth mental health. She also explores interventional strategies to improve engagement in first-episode psychosis care and reduce workplace stress among healthcare professionals.
Grants & Collaboration:
Her collaborative projects involve institutions like King's College London and the University of Oxford, focusing on randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. Funding sources include mental health research grants and university partnerships.
Labs/Teams:
Active within the University of Sussex's clinical psychology research group, contributing to interdisciplinary mental health initiatives.
