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

Griffiths, Catrin; Williamson, Heidi

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.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: Eurpoean Conference in Paediatric Psychology: Joint conference of PPN-UK and PPN-NI
• 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• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed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)