Research Team

This SPARX project is led by Associate Professor Sally Merry (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Head of Department, Psychological Medicine and Director of The Werry Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Auckland) and is managed by Dr Karolina Stasiak.

The research team includes several research fellows, clinical psychologists, learning technology experts and experienced clinicians. There were two PhD projects and one DClinPsy project related to SPARX. These investigated the acceptability and effectiveness of SPARX for Māori young people (Dr Matt Shepherd); same-sex attracted young people (Dr Mathijs Lucassen); and young people in Alternative Education (Dr Terry Fleming).

Associate Professor Sally Merry
Principal Investigator

Dr Karolina Stasiak
Study Manager

Rawiri Wharemate
Kaumatua

Associate Professor Chris Frampton
Biostatisician

Dr Matt Shepherd
Research Fellow

Dr Terry Fleming
Research Fellow

Dr Mathijs Lucassen

Professor Simon Hatcher
Psychiatrist - Advisor

Dr Iain Doherty
Learning Technologist

Tania Cargo
Clinical Psychologist

Maru Nihoniho
Software Developer