Madelyn Thomson
Once you understand how young people’s mental health develops, they become a fascinating age group.
Knowledge character
Mediator
Perspective
from space
through the microscope
My research
My overarching research focus is on the mental health of young people, including early detection and early intervention, as well as developmental psychopathology. In my doctoral thesis, I focused primarily on personality pathology in adolescents, particularly on the more recent dimensional concepts of personality functioning, which may offer a better explanation for difficulties in young people’s self-regulation and interpersonal behaviour. I have also worked on projects relating to suicidal behaviour, psychotic experiences, emotional dysregulation, self-harm and other topics.
