Ana Branco Estevao

Ana Branco Estevao is a researcher focusing on mental health interventions, particularly in postnatal depression and neurological rehabilitation. She has contributed to projects like the Brain Waves initiative (AHRC-funded, 2020-2022), examining creative arts programs for brain injury survivors. Her work integrates performance arts with clinical outcomes, addressing pandemic-era challenges in healthcare delivery. Key areas include evaluating singing interventions for postnatal depression (SHAPER-PNDO trial) and community-based stroke recovery programs (SHAPER-Stroke Odysseys). Her research emphasizes qualitative methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, neuroscience, and healthcare policy.