S. Bastoni

S. Bastoni is a Research Fellow at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) and the department of Psychology, Health & Technology (BMS-HIB-PHT). They hold a postdoctoral position in the ERC-funded Engage project, focusing on engagement mechanisms in Digital Mental Health Interventions (DMHIs) for depression and anxiety. Previously, they were a PhD student (since May 2020) in the Entwine Consortium as a Marie Skłodowska Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR), researching eHealth implementation to support informal caregivers.

Education:

• Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan).
• Research Assistant at Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Research Interests:

• Exploring engagement as a key driver for the effectiveness of DMHIs.
• Developing personalized adaptive interventions for mental health.
• Examining the role of eHealth in improving caregiver well-being and organizational support.
• Investigating psychological well-being, sleep quality, and physical activity dynamics during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising & Grants: No advisory roles or grant details provided. Current work is funded by the ERC Engage project and the Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Engage project team under BMS-HIB-PHT, collaborating on eHealth and mental health innovation.