Kirstie Wong

I am an enthusiastic UCL PhD graduate who is passionate about shifting society’s perspective of mental health; contributing to positively shaping young people’s futures by building relationships/rapport as a catalyst for change and recovery.

In my recent role as a PhD student at University College London, I successfully designed and implemented a randomised wait-list trial evaluating the effectiveness of behavioural parent training for parents with children diagnosed with ADHD. This experience equipped me with valuable skills in conducting psychological assessments, administering psychometric tools, and managing various aspects of research projects. 

My commitment to advancing knowledge in the field is evident through my participation in conferences such as the 20th International Congress of the European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and The 9th World Congress on ADHD, where I presented my research findings. These experiences have not only honed my research and presentation skills but have also allowed me to stay updated on the latest developments in child mental health.

Research Assistant in Child Mental Health

• University of Hong Kong (HKU) and University College London (UCL)
• January 2020 - Present
  • Collaborating with prestigious institutions in the field of Child Mental Health, contributing to ongoing research projects.

Research Assistant

• University College London (UCL)
• July 2019 - January 2020
  • Played a vital role in research activities, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of psychology.

Clinical Placement at Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

• With Professor David Coghill
• July - August 2018
  • Shadowed esteemed psychiatrists and psychologists, actively participating in clinical assessments.
  • Attended meetings to address patient welfare concerns.
  • Engaged in ward rounds and patient check-ups, establishing rapport with long-stay patients and parents.
  • Acquired proficiency in using REDcap for streamlined data collection.

PhD Student

• University College London (UCL) October 2020 - December 2023
  • Conducted a groundbreaking research project, evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral parent training for parents with children diagnosed with ADHD, employing a randomized wait-list trial methodology.