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The development of YP Face It: An online support programme for young people aged 13–17 with a visible difference

Griffiths, Catrin; Williamson, Heidi

Authors

Heidi Williamson Heidi3.Williamson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Applied Health Research



Abstract

There is a lack of evidence-based psychological interventions and limited support resources to address the psychosocial difficulties experienced by young people with disfigurement (visible difference) resulting from traumatic injury, congenital or skin conditions and surgical or medical treatments. We have therefore developed an innovative and interactive seven-week, online support programme called YP-Face It that requires minimal supervision from health professionals (HP). YP- Face It addresses key concerns of YP with visible difference including low self- esteem, depression, social and appearance-related anxiety. It provides self- management skills via social skills training and CBT techniques. The
development process of designing YP Face It and an outline of the programme will be discussed.

Citation

Griffiths, C., & Williamson, H. (2012, June). The development of YP Face It: An online support programme for young people aged 13–17 with a visible difference. Presented at Eurpoean Conference in Paediatric Psychology: Joint conference of PPN-UK and PPN-NI, St Anne's College, University of Oxford

Presentation Conference Type Lecture
Conference Name Eurpoean Conference in Paediatric Psychology: Joint conference of PPN-UK and PPN-NI
Conference Location St Anne's College, University of Oxford
Start Date Jun 21, 2012
End Date Jun 22, 2012
Publication Date Jun 21, 2012
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Keywords YP, online support, programme, young people, aged 13-17, visible difference
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/946131
Publisher URL http://www.bps.org.uk/events/european-conference-paediatric-psychology-joint-conference-ppn-uk-and-ppn-ni
Additional Information Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : European Conference in Paediatric Psychology: Joint Conference of PPN-UK and PPN-NI
Corporate Creators : Centre for Appearance Research (CAR)