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Keren MacLennanView profile

Lecturer

• Autism
• Neurodiversity
• Sensory Processing Differences
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Keren MacLennan is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. Her research focuses on autism from a Neurodiversity paradigm perspective, emphasizing sensory experiences and creating sensory-inclusive spaces for Autistic individuals. She employs mixed-methods and participatory approaches, with key projects including the NeuInsight training program and the Live Music Inclusion initiative for Autistic attendees. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to education, health, and inclusion. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Reading, 2021), BSc in Psychology (University of Reading, 2018) Research interests include sensory processing differences, mental health, and the intersection of music and autism. She explores how sensory environments impact Autistic individuals' well-being and advocates for inclusive design in public spaces. Recent studies examine eating disorders in Autistic populations, mood effects of soothing imagery, and sensory reactivity's role in anxiety. She serves as an Editor for Autism (Journal) and collaborates internationally through the Autism Sensory Research Consortium. Her contributions bridge academic research with practical applications, aiming to improve quality of life for neurodivergent communities.

Pamela JacobsenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychological Therapies
• Psychosis
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Pamela Jacobsen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. She is affiliated with the Bath Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion and the Addiction and Mental Health Group (AIM). Her external roles include Clinical Psychologist at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (2020-2023) and Honorary Researcher at King's College London (2018-2021). Education includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Mindfulness-Based Crisis Interventions (MBCI) for psychosis from King's College London (2015-2017, awarded April 2018), a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from King's College London (2005-2008), and a Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford (2001-2004). Her research focuses on psychological therapies for psychosis, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness in acute psychiatric settings. She also explores the intersection of mental health and addiction, including smoking cessation integration within routine care. Key themes include digital therapeutic tools (e.g., STOP app for paranoia), housing instability impacts on mental health, and optimizing therapy outcomes through clinician and patient perspectives. Her recent work highlights trends in app-based interventions, feasibility trials, and mixed-methods approaches to assess treatment efficacy. She emphasizes co-production in mental health research and adherence to regulatory standards in clinical trials. Grants include funding from NIHR, Cancer Research UK, and the MRC for projects on mental health interventions, smoking cessation, and cognitive bias modification. She actively participates in academic conferences, delivering keynote presentations and contributing to panel discussions on digital health and psychosis care. Jacobsen collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has created datasets for studies on inpatient therapy outcomes and voice-hearing experiences, ensuring transparency and reproducibility in research.

• Palliative Care
• Oncology
• End-of-Life Care
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Peter Phung, MD, MBA, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California , specializing in palliative care and oncology. As Director of Palliative Medicine at Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center , his work focuses on enhancing end-of-life care and communication. Education: MD, MBA Key Research Areas: Palliative care utilization, quality improvement in end-of-life care, cultural competency, interdisciplinary team dynamics, and psychosocial support during pandemics. Leadership: Director of Palliative Medicine initiatives across USC healthcare systems. His research highlights trends in palliative care for cancer patients, emphasizing the 3 Wishes Project to improve family engagement and organizational compassion. Publications span gynecologic oncology , head and neck cancer , and critical care ethics , with recent work on pandemic response frameworks like CiRCL . Despite no formal awards listed, his work drives systemic improvements in healthcare delivery.

Scott LeatherdaleView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Population Health Interventions
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Scott Leatherdale is a Professor and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. His research focuses on advancing systems-based approaches to primary prevention, evaluating population-level health interventions, and developing research infrastructure for large-scale studies in chronic disease prevention. He leads the COMPASS System, a longitudinal cohort study tracking 75,000+ Canadian youth to assess how policies, programs, and environmental changes impact health behaviors and outcomes. His work emphasizes multi-stakeholder collaboration across regional, provincial, and national levels. Education: BPHE in Health Promotion (Laurentian University), MA in Human Development (Laurentian University), PhD in Health Behavior (University of Waterloo). Research interests include natural experiment methodologies, application of artificial intelligence in cancer prevention, and the intersection of income inequality with health behaviors. His studies often address substance use, mental health, physical activity, and nutritional patterns among adolescents, leveraging big data and innovative surveillance techniques like ecological momentary assessment. Key awards include the CIHR-IPPH Trailblazer Award (2016) and recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior (2019). He advises initiatives such as Cancer Care Ontario’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis Chronic Disease Blueprint and sits on the Prevention System Quality Index (PSQI) Advisory Committee. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore pandemic impacts on youth mental health, bidirectional associations between alcohol use and mental health, and longitudinal effects of income inequality on health outcomes. His work highlights disparities in sleep, nutrition, and substance use exacerbated by socioeconomic factors.

Christine PurdonView profile

Professor

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Clinical Psychology
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Christine Purdon is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and therapeutic interventions. Her research emphasizes understanding symptom mechanisms, family dynamics in treatment, and improving clinical outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is affiliated with the Clinical group within the university’s faculty structure. Her work spans experimental studies, psychometric tool development, and case analyses. Key areas include the role of attachment, fear of compassion, and family accommodation in OCD progression and treatment. Dr. Purdon’s research also explores comorbidity, cognitive distortions, and the impact of societal factors like the pandemic on mental health. Publications highlight innovative methods such as eye-tracking studies, diary records, and multi-family therapy approaches. She has contributed to refining assessment tools like the Treatment Concerns Questionnaire and Fear of Guilt Scale. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on translating clinical findings into actionable therapeutic strategies, with particular attention to patient and family perspectives.

• Adolescent Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Emotion Regulation
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Prof. Dr. Matteo Giletta is a faculty member at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University , with a research focus on adolescent mental health, peer dynamics, and neurobiological correlates of psychopathology. He collaborates extensively with scholars like Jolien Braet, Nathalie Michels, and Mitchell J. Prinstein across disciplines including psychology, psychiatry, and social sciences. Primary research themes: peer victimization , emotion regulation , systemic inflammation , and neuroendocrine responses in adolescents Active in developing ecological momentary assessment frameworks and inflammatory reactivity models His recent work (2023-2025) explores cortical structural alterations , social goals , and peer influence on mental health outcomes. Despite extensive publication history, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided data. Collaborations span developmental psychology , neuroscience , and psychosomatic medicine , with methodologies integrating brain imaging , physiological measurement , and longitudinal analysis . He contributes to understanding borderline personality traits , suicidality , and non-suicidal self-injury pathways.

• Emotion Regulation
• Adolescent Psychology
• Childhood Obesity
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Dr. Brenda Volkaert is a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University specializing in emotion regulation research with adolescents, particularly focusing on intersections with childhood obesity and mental health. She completed her PhD in 2021 with research on emotion regulation as a foundation for adolescent mental health and has since established herself as a key contributor to clinical psychology interventions. Her research expertise spans multiple critical areas in adolescent psychology: Development and evaluation of emotion regulation training protocols for youth Integration of emotion regulation strategies in obesity treatment for adolescents Self-compassion interventions for stress management in adolescent populations Relationship between affective flexibility and depressive symptoms School-based implementation of emotion regulation programs Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a methodological evolution from feasibility studies (2020-2021) to rigorous randomized controlled trials (2022-2025). A distinctive trend is her innovative approach combining emotion regulation training with obesity interventions, addressing both psychological and physical health dimensions. Her work consistently employs multi-method approaches, integrating self-report with physiological measurements to capture comprehensive emotion regulation processes. As a core member of Caroline Braet's research group at Ghent University, Dr. Volkaert contributes significantly to developing evidence-based interventions that bridge clinical psychology theory with practical applications in therapeutic and educational settings. Her collaborative work extends across multiple departments, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections within the university's psychology research community.

Michel KleinView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavior Change Technology
• Health and Wellbeing
• Sensor Data Analysis
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Dr. Michel Klein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and affiliated with the Network Institute. His research focuses on leveraging technology for behavior change, particularly in health and wellbeing contexts. He explores sensor data analysis, computational decision-making for interactions, and system design to support behavior modification. He has supervised 15 PhD theses and contributed to projects like the HumanE AI Network and PROMISS. Ancillary roles include serving as a member of the Provinciale Staten Noord-Holland since 2015. Key research interests include computational models for mood regulation, social network analysis for health interventions, and gamification in mental health training. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10). Recent projects investigate Bluetooth-based social network validation, personalized physical activity coaching systems, and supermarket-based cardiometabolic risk reduction trials. Dr. Klein teaches courses such as AI and Society, Dynamic Modelling for Human-Centered Systems, and Project Situated AI. His 169+ publications span behavior change technologies, health informatics, and agent-based modeling. Notable collaborations include studies on glioma patient cognitive functioning and caregiver burden in meningioma cases.

• Child Health
• Mental Health
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Oskar Lundgren is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), within the Division of Children's and Women's Health. His research focuses on child health, mental health interventions, cardiovascular disease, and the application of mindfulness-based therapies in clinical settings. He holds a faculty position at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Research Interests: His work spans developmental psychology, pediatric mental health epidemiology, and the intersection of behavioral medicine with chronic disease management. He explores how lifestyle factors like physical activity and mindfulness practices influence mental and physical health outcomes, particularly in children and cardiac patients. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize longitudinal studies on childhood psychiatric conditions, validation of psychological assessment tools, and the efficacy of digital health interventions for lifestyle modification. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, with a focus on scalable interventions for mental and cardiovascular health. Grants & Collaborations: While specific grants are not detailed in the provided texts, his research aligns with LiU's strategic areas in biomedical engineering and clinical science. He contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in Sweden’s healthcare system. Labs & Teams: His affiliation with the Division of Children's and Women's Health positions him within a team focused on translational research in maternal and child health. He collaborates with clinical partners to advance evidence-based practices in pediatric and cardiovascular care.

Judith AustinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Psychology
• Positive Psychology
• eHealth Technology
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Judith Austin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Health & Technology, specializing in health psychology, positive psychology, and eHealth technologies. Her work focuses on co-designing digital interventions to promote mental well-being, particularly for individuals with chronic or life-threatening conditions such as cancer and ALS. She earned her PhD in 2023, defending research on a mobile self-compassion intervention (Compas-Y) co-developed with cancer patients. Her interdisciplinary approach combines mixed methods and user-centered design principles to ensure interventions are both effective and acceptable. Her research agenda includes investigating sensor technologies and virtual reality applications for lifestyle management in chronic illnesses through the 4TU RECENTRE project. She has received accolades such as the ARPH 2024 PhD Award and the Faces of Science prize. Austin also contributes to academic discourse via guest lectures and student supervision, emphasizing compassionate technology and value-driven evaluation frameworks. Her scientific contributions span over 20 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on self-compassion interventions, digital health tools, and systematic reviews on compassion-based therapies. Current projects explore adaptive virtual reality for future-self perceptions and the integration of implementation science in health technology innovation.

• Dementia Care
• Digital Reminiscence Interventions
• Mental Health
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Teuntje Elfrink is a Lecturer in Psychology, Health & Technology at the University of Twente. Her research focuses on dementia care interventions, digital tools for mental health, and compassionate therapy outcomes. She holds a PhD from the University of Twente (2023) and has contributed to studies on social media's impact on university students, school-based emotional development programs, and caregiver support systems. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Twente (2023) Her key research interests include developing digital reminiscence interventions for dementia patients, analyzing compassion-focused therapy efficacy, and evaluating whole-school approaches to social-emotional learning. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Twente and international co-authors highlight her work’s interdisciplinary nature. Recent studies emphasize digital health solutions, mental health in youth, and caregiver support mechanisms in aging populations. Her publications span clinical psychology, gerontology, and educational interventions, with a focus on practical applications. She has presented findings at academic conferences, such as a 2017 oral presentation on dementia care interventions.

• Communication Science
• Digital Media Studies
• Cross-Cultural Communication
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Joyce Karreman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Science at the University of Twente. Her research focuses on digital media, cross-cultural communication, technical communication education, and positive psychology interventions. She has contributed to studies on web design comparisons between Chinese and Western contexts, user support forums, and mental well-being interventions. Expertise: Communication Science, Cross-Cultural Analysis, Digital Health, Technical Writing Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing quality education and well-being. She has received the Best Paper Award in 2011 and actively contributes to academic publishing workshops and conference activities. Joyce has supervised 2 graduate research projects and engages in peer-review activities for academic journals. Labs/Teams: Involved in technical communication research groups and interdisciplinary teams focusing on digital health interventions.

Amelia DennisView profile

Researcher

• Social Psychology
• Nostalgia
• Well-being
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Amelia Dennis is a Researcher in Social Psychology at the University of Bath's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB). She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Surrey (2021), an MSc in Research Methods in Psychology (2018), and a BSc in Psychology from Birmingham City University (2016). Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Amelia’s research focuses on group behavior, nostalgia, and well-being. She has explored topics such as interventions for pandemic mental health, vaccine hesitancy in care home staff, and social support during crises. Her recent projects include a government-funded study on 'Reactions to Intragroup Threat - Phase 2' (2023-2025), examining group dynamics in threatening contexts. Her publications highlight interventions targeting well-being during the pandemic, including nostalgia-based strategies and messaging effects on health expectations. She has also conducted qualitative research on vaccine hesitancy and CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive terrorism) response protocols. Amelia’s work is frequently published in journals like Journal of Happiness Studies and Health Psychology , with notable citations and media coverage. Amelia collaborates internationally and leads projects addressing both psychological interventions and public health strategies. Her research bridges social psychology with practical applications in healthcare and emergency management.

Thomas JenkinsView profile

Researcher

• Psychosis
• Mindfulness
• Mental Health Interventions
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Thomas Jenkins is a Researcher at the University of Bath's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Bath Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion. He holds a PhD in Mental Health from the University of Bath, funded by Mental Health Research UK. His research focuses on improving mental health outcomes through collaborative approaches with people with lived experience, particularly in psychosis, mindfulness, and interventions for young people. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals aimed at improving mental health accessibility and reducing stigma. Education: PhD in Mental Health (University of Bath) Current Role: Postdoctoral Researcher with the NIHR Mental Health Research Group Research Interests: Jenkins specializes in dehumanization in psychosis, mindfulness-based interventions, and enhancing accessibility of mental health care for youth. His work emphasizes co-production with patients to ensure interventions are both clinically effective and socially inclusive. His publications explore themes like dehumanization's clinical implications, challenges in mindfulness practice, and systemic issues in mental health care delivery. Notable contributions include the development of the DiPS measure for dehumanization in psychosis and systematic reviews addressing delayed psychiatric discharges. Awards & Grants: Funded by Mental Health Research UK and NIHR Mental Health Research Group. Labs/Teams: Active within the Bath Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to bridge research and clinical practice.

Donna WampoleView profile

Associate Professor

• Trauma Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions
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Donna Wampole, DSW, LCSW is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Southern Maine, Portland. She holds a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania (2018) and a Master of Social Work from Temple University (2008). Her clinical practice focuses on trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis treatment, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emphasizing mindfulness and compassionate communication. Her research explores burnout prevention in healthcare professionals through mindfulness interventions, with a dissertation examining its application for psychiatric nurses. She integrates self-compassion and well-being practices into social work education, addressing student and professional resilience. Education: D.S.W., University of Pennsylvania, 2018 M.S.W., Temple University, 2008 Research Focus: Professional well-being, burnout mitigation, trauma-informed care, DBT implementation, and social work pedagogy.