San Diego State University · PsychologyThe TeleMental Health Lab
V Robin Weersing · San Diego, California
Research Focus
Dr. V Robin Weersing's lab focuses on improving mental health outcomes for underserved youth suffering from anxiety and depression using innovative telehealth interventions. The lab's leading project involves adapting a previously successful therapy model for delivery in low-resource community health settings, making it accessible to families who might otherwise not receive help. By conducting rigorous effectiveness and implementation research, the lab aims to provide valuable insights into how to best deliver mental health treatments in diverse communities.
behavioral therapyanxietydepressiontelehealthyouth mental healthcommunity health centersimplementation researchdigital healthSpanish language services
Research Aims
4AIM 01Test the clinical effectiveness of the adapted STEP-UP intervention.
AIM 02Evaluate cost effectiveness of the telehealth program.
AIM 03Identify social determinants of health that affect treatment outcomes.
AIM 04Explore implementation strategies using established frameworks.
Skills the Lab Values
randomized controlled trialsbehavioral intervention designdata collection and analysiscommunity surveysclinical effectiveness evaluationSpanish language adaptationparticipant recruitmentimplementation scienceworking with electronic health records
Output against the department
Publications122bottom 38% of dept.184th of 296
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Citations7.4ktop 42% of dept.124th of 296
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