Dr. Sophie Bennett

Biography

Sophie Bennett is a Reader in Clinical Psychology at King's College London, specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Her research primarily focuses on the integration of physical and mental health care, increasing access to low-intensity psychological treatments, and peer support interventions. Dr. Bennett joined the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College in January 2023 after previously working at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. Her current clinical research explores a range of topics related to low-intensity mental health interventions, including modular interventions for eating disorders and functional neurological disorders. She is involved in active Patient Public Involvement (PPI) within her research, emphasizing collaboration with families and young people to enhance the relevance and efficacy of interventions. Beyond her research, Dr. Bennett serves as a mental health representative for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and she actively contributes to national audits and committees focusing on epilepsy services and integrated mental health pathways. A trustee and Vice Chair of the London charity HOPE Epilepsy, she provides mental health expertise at monthly support groups, in addition to facilitating remote peer support for affected families.

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