Emma Selby
About Emma Selby
Emma Selby serves as the Clinical Lead at Wysa and is a Co-Founder of Embers the Dragon, contributing to advancements in mental health care through AI and innovative platforms for children's wellbeing.
Work at Wysa
Emma Selby has served as the Clinical Lead at Wysa since 2017, contributing to the development of the world's leading AI app for mental wellbeing. In her role, she leads the first NHS real-world study into the use of AI in mental health, which is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Additionally, she serves as the clinical safety officer, ensuring the app meets safety standards and provides effective support for users.
Co-Founder of Embers the Dragon
Emma Selby co-founded Embers the Dragon in 2019, an animated platform aimed at promoting children's wellbeing. The initiative is supported by funding from NIHR and Innovate UK, focusing on creating engaging content that addresses mental health challenges faced by children. This project reflects her commitment to enhancing mental health resources for younger populations.
Background in Mental Health Nursing
Emma Selby has extensive experience in mental health nursing. She worked at North East London NHS Foundation Trust in various roles, including community psychiatric nurse for children and adolescents from 2014 to 2016, and Clinical Nurse Specialist from 2016 to 2019. Her early career included a position as a Staff Nurse and Junior Sister at the same trust. This background has equipped her with a deep understanding of mental health issues and interventions.
Education and Expertise
Emma Selby studied at London South Bank University, earning a degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education at University College London (UCL), where she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in CYP IAPT parenting interventions for conduct disorder from 2015 to 2016. Her academic background supports her specialization in parenting interventions for conduct disorders, ADHD, and managing difficult behaviors.
Achievements in Nursing
Emma Selby was recognized for her contributions to the nursing field when she won the Nursing Times Rising Star Nurse of the Year award in 2014. This accolade highlights her dedication and impact within the mental health nursing community, particularly in her work with children and adolescents.