Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM
Assistant Professor · Faculty of Social Sciences · The University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM is Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong. Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Interested students are encouraged to email an expression of interest statement, transcript and CV to Dr. Vanessa Yim. Please also state your availability per week. Priority will be given to the individuals who are flexible with schedule and potential evening meetings. Interns will be involved in different aspects of various research projects (including conducting systematic reviews, recruitment,
Research interests
Eating Disorders; Psychological trauma & PTSD; Digital mental health; Youth mental health; Mental health in disadvantaged populations, task-sharing and low-intensity interventions in resource-limited settings (low and middle-income countries); Community psychology, participatory research methods and recovery-oriented approaches
Selected publications (since 2023)
Yim, S. H., Clark, D. M., Salkovskis, P. M., & Thew, G. R. (2024). Sudden gains in internet cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder in routine clinical practice. Internet Interventions, 38, 100788. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2024.100788
Martini, M. G., Yim, S. H., Eisler, I., Micali, N., & Schmidt, U. (2024). Bonding and parent-child quality of interaction in parents with eating disorder: a scoping review. European Eating Disorders Review, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.3144
Yim, S.H., Schmidt, U (2024). Views and experiences of eating disorders treatments in East Asia: a meta-synthesis. J Eat Disord 12, 120. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01070-4
Yim, S. H., Said, G., & King, D. (2024). Practical recommendations for addressing the psychological needs of unaccompanied as
Frequently asked questions
Is Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM hiring PhD students at The University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Interested students are encouraged to email an expression of interest statement, transcript and CV to Dr. Vanessa Yim. Please also state your availability per week. Priority will be given to the indiv.
What does Prof. Vanessa See Heng YIM research?
Eating Disorders; Psychological trauma & PTSD; Digital mental health; Youth mental health; Mental health in disadvantaged populations, task-sharing and low-intensity interventions in resource-limited settings (low and middle-income countries); Community psychology, participatory research methods and
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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