Angel Chen
DPhil Candidate
I am a DPhil candidate within the Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescent Research Group (TOPIC) Research Group at the University of Oxford, specialising in the study of anxiety problems in autistic children and young people. My research focuses on improving understanding and the evidence base of assessments and treatments of anxiety problems for this population.
Through a diverse methodological approach, I employ qualitative and quantitative studies, systematic reviews, and innovative tools like large language models to explore current assessments and treatments for anxiety in autistic children and young people. My work also delves into identifying the barriers and facilitators that influence the delivery of effective assessments and interventions.
By bridging research with real-world application, I aim to enhance the accessibility and impact of psychological support for autistic children and adolescents. I am committed to fostering public engagement and collaboration to ensure that my research addresses practical challenges and drives meaningful change in clinical research and practice.
Recent publications
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How well can commonly used anxiety scales detect treatment outcomes in the context of autism?
Journal article
Chen H. et al, (2025), Autism
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Identifying what anxiety treatments are provided to neurodivergent children and young people and their outcomes in routine care: protocol for a data-driven electronic health records study (ACECAT-CRIS)
Preprint
Chen H. et al, (2023)
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A comparative study of mental health status among left-behind, migrant, and local adolescents in China.
Journal article
Wang D. et al, (2023), J Affect Disord, 324, 521 - 528
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Temporal Network of Depressive Symptoms across College Students with Distinct Depressive Trajectories during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Journal article
Ma Z. et al, (2023), Depress Anxiety, 2023
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Psychological resilience and posttraumatic growth in adolescent survivors of earthquake: A 10-year cohort study
Journal article
Chen XY. et al, (2022), Journal of Psychiatric Research, 155, 331 - 337