Simone Benedicte Teplin

As a research assistant with dual competencies within research and personal experience at Research programme of Recovery & Inclusion, Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Hellerup

Research tasks in different projects:

• Family Based intervention / VIA Family 2.0 Intervention

I have conducted several literature searches, gathered pertinent knowledge, effectively disseminated research findings, and collaborated in authoring manuals for co-led group interventions embedded within the VIA Family 2.0 intervention. These manuals are integral components of group interventions designed for children, adolescents, and their parents as part of a large-scale research project

• Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

I have been a big part of the implementation and evaluation of the Danish adapted IPS model, including writing the protocol, preparing and conducting several focus group interviews, done multiple fidelity reviews and report writing, transcription, analyse data including; interview coding, method description. Furthermore I have been responsible for the recruitment of informants, information material and coordinated logistical aspects including venue arrangements and necessary supplies

• Paths to Everyday life (PEER) trial: Conducted fidelity assessments and authored reports for the Paths to Everyday Life. The study has shown positive effects and is recommended to be implemented in the social psychiatry in Denmark.

Research assistant on the DANSECT project at the Center for Neuropsychiatric Depression Research, Psychiatric Center Glostrup.

The purpose of the project was to investigate the effects and side effects of ECT. I was assisting during MRI scans and blood sampling.

Patient assistance via telephone, providing guidance and answering various inquiries from patients and their relatives, as well as coordinating patient pathways.

Nurse tasks and achieve competences:

• Professional experience with mentally vulnerable individuals, psychiatric diagnoses, interdisciplinary collaboration with various professional groups.
• Personal and professional experience and extensive knowledge of the psychiatric system and being a caregiver.
• Quality development, efficiency, and implementation of new work procedures.
• Contact person; coordinating patient pathways, both in person and via telephone, relatives, and other relevant professional groups.

Headspace - free anonymous counseling of children and young people at NGO (voluntary work).

Advisor, conducting both planned and on the spot counseling sessions.