Daniella Deshko

Daniella Deshko is a Research Assistant at the Youth Mental Health Lab, University College Dublin, and an IAYMH 2026 Youth Committee member. Her work focuses on youth mental health research, student wellbeing and the data-informed improvements in mental health support. With a masters in Psychological Science, she is an aspiring clinical psychologist with particular interests in trauma, mood disorders and improving mental health outcomes for young people. Her research explores different aspects of young people's mental health and wellbeing. Daniella has examined the psychosocial experiences of young people affected by cancer and contributed to research informing policy recommendations on student belonging. She is currently supporting the development of Ireland's first national student counselling service database. Across these projects, Daniella is driven by a curiosity to better understand young people's experiences and a commitment to translating research and data into more effective,