Amy Cheung

Research Synopsis

Dr. Amy Cheung's research experiences include studies in the areas of adolescent depression and community-based service delivery models for patients with persistent and severe mental illness. She is currently heading a North American collaborative examining barriers to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of adolescent depression in the primary care setting. This collaborative project includes the development and dissemination of guidelines for the management of depression in this population. Dr. Cheung is also examining the prevalence of adolescent depression and suicide in the Canadian population and factors influencing service utilization.