Dr. Zhiyong QU is currently the dean of the School of Sociology of Beijing Normal University and the director of the Behavioral Health Research Center. He is also a member of the National Advisory Committee on Student Mental Health of the Ministry of Education and a member of the Expert Committee of the National Medium and Long-term Youth Development Plan (2016-2025). At present, the main research topics include randomized controlled trials of TF-CBT intervention in children's post-traumatic stress disorder by social workers, modular intervention trials of common psychological problems in children and adolescents, intervention trials of sports and health development in children and adolescents, etc; Undertake the guidance of master's and doctoral students in social work, health sociology and social medicine, child development and education.

2002-2005 Ph.D., Developmental psychology, School of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, China.

1999-2002 M.A., Developmental psychology, Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University, China.

1995-1999 B.A., Educational Management, Henan Normal University, China.

2024- Professor, School of Sociology, Beijing Normal University.

2013- 2024 Professor, School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University.

2008 - 2013 Associate professor and Associate Dean, School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University.

2005 - 2008 Assistant professor, School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University.

1. Li J, Li J, Zhang W, Wang G, Qu Z*. Effectiveness of a school-based, lay counselor-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for Chinese children with posttraumatic stress symptoms: a randomized controlled trial. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2023; 33:100699. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100699.

2. Li J, Li J, Yuan L, Zhou Y, Zhang W, Qu Z*. Cultural adaptation of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma-affected children in China. Psychol Trauma. 2023. doi: 10.1037/tra0001523.

3. Yuan J, Yin Y, Tang X, Tang T, Lian Q, Yang X, Xiao Y, Yang F, Qu Z*. Culturally adapted and lay-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults with depressive symptoms in rural China: a pilot trial. Behav Cogn Psychother. 2021, 49, 508–512.

4. Li J, Zhang W, Chen W, Yuan H, Zhang S, Tian M, Qu Z*. Applications of the Chinese version of the primary care PTSD screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) for children.  J Affect Disord. 2019; 254:109-114.

5. Yin Y, Zhang W, Hu Z, Jia F, Zhao S, Xu H, Li Y, Guo J, Tian D, Qu Z*. Experiences of stigma and discrimination among caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in China: A field survey. PLoS ONE, 2014; 9(9): e108527.

6. Qu Z, Tian D, Zhang Q, Wang X, He H, Zhang X, Huang L, Xu F. The impact of the catastrophic earthquake in China's Sichuan province on the mental health of pregnant women. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2012; 136 (1-2):117-23.

7. Guo J, Chen L, Wang X, Liu Y, Chui CH, He H, Qu Z*, Tian D. The Relationship between Internet Addiction and Depression among Migrant Children and Left-behind Children in China. Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2012; 15(11):585-90.

8. Tian D, Qu Z*, Wang X, Guo J, Xu F, Zhang X, Chan CL. The role of Basic Health Insurance on Depression: An Epidemiological Cohort Study of a randomized Community Sample in Northwest China. BMC Psychiatry.2012, 12:151.

9. Guo J, Wu P, Tian D, Wang X, Zhang W, Zhang X, Qu Z*. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Adult Survivors of the Wenchuan Earthquake in China: a repeated cross-sectional study. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 2014; 28(1): 75–82.

10. Guo J, Chen L, Wang X, Liu Y, Chui CH, He H, Qu Z*, Tian D. The Relationship between Internet Addiction and Depression among Migrant Children and Left-behind Children in China. Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2012; 15(11):585-90.

Publications in Chinese

11. Li jia, Kong Yajing, Gao Liru, Tang Xinfeng, QU Zhiyong. Barriers and facilitators to implementing evidence-based mental health practice in primary schools. Chinese J of School Health, 2023: 85-89.

12. Qu Zhiyong, Guo Shuai, Zhang Weijun, Li mengyuan, Yuan Jiaqi, Wang Xiaohua. Implementation science: What it means for mental health service in China. Journal of Beijing Normal University, 2017: 29-36.

13. Qu Zhiyong, He Huan, Zhang Xiulan, Wang Xiaohua, Liu Fangnan. From the Enterprise / Community Service to the National Public Service System: Government Responsibility for Preschool Education. Journal of Beijing Normal University, 2011: 134-141.

14. Qu Zhiyong, Zou Hong, Family Environment, Self-control, Parental monitoring and Juvenile Delinquency, Psychological Sicience, 2009(2).

15. Qu Zhiyong, Zou Hong, Family Environment, Parental Control and Juvenile Delinquency, China Youth Study, 2008(4): 35-40.

* Corresponding author.