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Katri Kaajalaakso is a Doctoral Researcher at the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry, University of Turku, where she contributes to innovative research in child mental health. Her work primarily focuses on digital cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxiety in children.
Research Interests: Her expertise lies in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a strong emphasis on internet-based and telephone-assisted CBT programs. She investigates treatment engagement, program effectiveness, and user experience in population-based settings, particularly among Finnish school-aged children.
The recent publications highlight a growing trend in digital mental health solutions for pediatric anxiety. Her work integrates clinical psychology with technology-driven delivery methods, contributing to scalable, accessible interventions. Both studies use robust methodologies including randomized controlled trials and longitudinal analysis of user behavior.
Scientific Contributions:
- Co-authored high-impact studies in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Active contributor to population-based mental health research in Finland.
She collaborates with leading experts in child psychiatry and has no listed advisees or grants in the provided text. Her research supports the development of evidence-based telehealth models for early intervention in childhood anxiety.
