Camellia Hancheva
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Camellia Hancheva is a leading researcher at the intersection of developmental psychology and digital mental health. Her work centers on understanding how children and young people engage with technology-based psychological interventions, with a particular focus on improving accessibility and effectiveness. Her landmark systematic review, "Engaging Children and Young People in Digital Mental Health Interventions" (2020), which has garnered over 425 citations, comprehensively mapped the modes of delivery, facilitators, and barriers to digital intervention uptake. This seminal paper has become a foundational reference for researchers and clinicians designing youth mental health services, highlighting critical factors such as user autonomy, privacy concerns, and the need for developmentally appropriate design. Hancheva’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between clinical practice and digital innovation, ensuring that technological solutions are grounded in real-world developmental needs. Her work has significant implications for scaling mental health support, especially for underserved populations, and positions her as a key voice in shaping the future of accessible, evidence-based psychological care for young people.
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