معرفی
Dr. Rebecca Anthony is a Research Fellow affiliated with Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, working between the DECIPHer Centre and the Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health. Her role focuses on public health improvement research in child/adolescent mental health and social care, leveraging data from the School Health Research Network (SHRN). Key interests include outcomes for care-experienced children and policy-driven interventions.
Education:
- BSc (Hons)
- PgDip
- MSc
- PhD
Her research emphasizes school environments, online communication impacts, and systemic support mechanisms for vulnerable youth. Recent work highlights rising pre-pandemic emotional problems among adolescents and the role of peer relationships in wellbeing. She collaborates across disciplines to translate findings into actionable policies and reports.
Key Research Trends:
- Prevalence of mental health challenges in school-age populations
- Effectiveness of whole-school mental health frameworks
- Adversity profiling for social service recipients
- Policy implications of longitudinal health trends
Dr. Anthony's work bridges academic research and practical implementation, with a focus on Wales-specific challenges and opportunities. She contributes to both peer-reviewed journals and government reports, ensuring findings inform real-world interventions.
