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Mathilde Husky is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology at the University of Bordeaux, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology. She leads the research axis on 'Social cognition: normal and psychopathological functioning' within the psychology laboratory and serves as the French national referent for the World Mental Health Survey Initiative (WHO). Her work bridges clinical practice, epidemiology, and digital mental health, with a focus on youth well-being.
- PhD in Psychology, University of Bordeaux (2004)
- Academic experience at Yale University and Columbia University (USA)
- Junior Member, Institut universitaire de France (2013–2018)
- Professor, University of Bordeaux (2016–present)
- Affiliation with University of Paris Descartes (2012–2016)
Her research centers on youth mental health, particularly anxiety-depressive disorders, substance use, cyberbullying, and the psychological impact of social networks. She investigates how digital environments interact with traditional social dynamics to influence emotional regulation, academic performance, and mental health trajectories in children and adolescents. Her work emphasizes empirical data collection and the development of prevention strategies.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a sustained focus on adolescent mental health in digital contexts. Her research employs longitudinal designs, large-scale surveys, and epidemiological methods to explore the interplay between cyberbullying, social media use, and internalizing disorders. Key trends include the development of screening tools, methodological innovation in digital behavior measurement, and cross-national comparisons of mental health prevalence.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Junior Member of the Institut universitaire de France (2013–2018)
Mathilde Husky leads the ANR-funded Cyberlife research project, a major cohort study involving 4,000 students from grades 5 to 9. This project examines the development of cyberbullying in relation to traditional bullying and investigates how social network use affects well-being, academic outcomes, and mental health. She also contributes to international research through the WHO-affiliated World Mental Health Survey Initiative, where she coordinates the student survey component in France. These roles indicate active grant leadership and research supervision, though specific advisees are not listed.
She is a key figure in the psychology laboratory at the University of Bordeaux, where she directs a research axis on social cognition. Her work integrates clinical, cognitive, and epidemiological perspectives, contributing to both theoretical understanding and practical interventions in youth mental health.
