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Ines KolleiView profile

Researcher

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Dr. Ines Kollei is a Research Associate and Psychological Psychotherapist at the Chair of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg. Since June 2019, she has served as the Managing Director of the Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic and Research Center at the same institution. Her academic journey includes a Diploma in Psychology from Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg (2001-2008), supplementary studies at Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (2004-2005), and a doctorate from the University of Wuppertal (2013) focused on Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Research Focus Dr. Kollei's research investigates cognitive-affective mechanisms in body image pathologies, with emphasis on: Body dysmorphic disorder and its diagnostic classification Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating) and obesity Attentional biases and approach-avoidance dynamics Inhibition control deficits using eye-tracking and behavioral paradigms Digital interventions for body dissatisfaction Her work integrates psychometric validation, experimental psychology, and clinical applications. Publication Trends Her 15 most recent publications (2013-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on body image pathologies, with 73% examining body dysmorphic disorder and 60% addressing eating disorders. Key methodological themes include psychometric validation (27%), cognitive mechanisms (33%), and intervention studies (13%). Publications frequently employ eye-tracking, RCT designs, and structural equation modeling, predominantly in clinical psychology journals. Clinical & Administrative Roles As Managing Director of the Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic, she oversees clinical services and research operations. Her clinical expertise includes behavioral therapy for body image disorders, supported by state licensure (2015) and training at the Center for Integrative Psychotherapy Bamberg.

Alanna PeeblesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media Literacy
• Social Media Engagement
• Generative AI
• +5 more

Dr. Alanna Peebles is Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Her research examines digital media's impact on youth development, with emphasis on media literacy, generative AI, and mental health communication. She investigates how emerging technologies reshape learning, identity formation, and social connection across developmental stages. Peebles analyzes parental mediation strategies for internet use, immersive technologies in education, and representations in children's media. Her recent work explores AI literacy challenges, VR-enhanced intercultural communication, and social media visibility tradeoffs. Studies include thematic analysis of online discussions about media representations and large-scale surveys of youth media consumption patterns. Her research addresses critical issues including digital wellbeing during crises, prosocial media effects, and inclusive content design. Peebles contributes to foundational reports on youth media usage and advocates for developmentally appropriate media frameworks.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Anxiety Disorders
• Conduct Problems
• +6 more

Jens Högström is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Karolinska Institutet , specifically within the Department of Clinical Neuroscience . He operates at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry research group (BUP FoU Centrum) and holds a Docent title since 2020. His roles include leading research on youth mental health, teaching at multiple academic programs, and coordinating clinical studies. Primary Affiliation: Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Neuroscience Research Group: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Teaching Programs: Psychology, Speech Therapy, Medical Education Research Interests focus on: Developing and evaluating internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for youth with anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Investigating social attention, learning, and decision-making in adolescents with psychiatric conditions using eye-tracking and psychological experiments. Studying gender dysphoria in youth, including care processes and effects of gender-affirming interventions. Analyzing compulsory psychiatric care for children, coercive measure risk factors, and legislative impacts on treatment outcomes. Article Trends reveal expertise in: Efficacy of digital mental health interventions for pediatric populations. Neurocognitive mechanisms in social anxiety and related disorders. Register-based studies on diagnostic validity and population health outcomes. Grants secured funding from: Swedish Research Council (2022–2024) for ICBT implementation in adolescent depression. Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation (2019–2021) for social attention research.

Sean PerrinView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and Depression
• +6 more

Sean Perrin is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Lund University, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children, adolescents, and adults. With over 30 years of clinical and research experience, he focuses on improving access to mental health treatments through collaborative, cross-disciplinary approaches involving patients and healthcare providers. His research spans UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health, with keywords including Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression, Chronic Pain, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Psychological Flexibility. Recent work includes trials on internet-delivered CBT, telehealth interventions for substance use/trauma, and DBT adaptations for ADHD. Keynote Address (2023): Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Young People Keynote Address (2021): Pediatric PTSD CBT Keynote Address (2012): Childhood Anxiety Innovations Practitioner (Clinical) Psychologist (2009) He supervises PhD students including Birgitta Ramel, Elin Olsson, and Orestes Manoel Krstic, and serves as principal investigator for projects like Stepped Versus Stratified Care for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders and Long-Term Outcomes of Adults Treated with Panic-Focused CBT . His work contributes to both clinical practice and health policy advancements.

• Psychiatry
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Clinical Medicine
• +4 more

Assoc. Prof. Arif Önder is an Associate Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine , affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Diseases . With a PhD in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from Akdeniz University (2016), his career spans academic and clinical roles since 2005. Education: 2014-2016: Doctorate, Akdeniz University, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2005-2011: MD, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty Research Interests focus on child and adolescent psychiatry, including ADHD, internet gaming disorder, substance use, and mental health comorbidities. His work explores biomarkers, psychopharmacology, and sociocultural factors affecting youth mental health. Scientific Contributions include 15+ publications (2020-2025) in high-impact journals like Psychiatry Research and Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease , covering topics such as: ADHD and substance use Post-traumatic stress in stem cell transplant patients Social media addiction Psychiatric comorbidities in chronic conditions Impact of pandemic on mental health Advising includes mentoring students like Z. Işleyen (2023) and S. Öznur (2023) on specialized topics. Collaborations with researchers like Gizli Çoban and Sürer Adanır highlight his interdisciplinary approach. No specific awards mentioned in the provided text.

Francesco Saverio BersaniView profile

Researcher

• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience
• Mental Health
• +7 more

Francesco Saverio Bersani is a Researcher in the Department of Human Neuroscience at Sapienza University of Rome. His academic work spans multiple disciplines within psychiatry and neuroscience, focusing on the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health disorders. His primary research interests include: Psychiatry and neuroscience Mental health across the lifespan Childhood trauma and its psychological consequences Dissociation and trauma-related disorders Frailty and aging in psychiatric contexts Telomeres and cellular aging in mental illness Psychopharmacology and treatment mechanisms Perinatal mental health Emotion recognition and processing Bersani's recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on understanding biological markers of psychiatric conditions, particularly examining relationships between childhood trauma, dissociation, and mental health outcomes. His work frequently employs cross-sectional designs with university student populations and clinical samples. A significant portion investigates the intersection of physical and mental health, especially regarding cellular aging markers in psychiatric disorders. He leads two major research projects: "Frailty, psychopharmacology, and mental health" "Psychopathology, telomeres and early cellular aging in fibromyalgia patients" Bersani is an active member of the Research Group in Consultation Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine at Sapienza University of Rome, contributing to interdisciplinary approaches in mental healthcare.

Steffen MoritzView profile

Professor

• Psychiatry
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• +5 more

Steffen Moritz is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf. His research focuses on innovative psychological interventions, including metacognitive training (MCT) for psychosis and depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and the intersection of OCD and psychosis. He has contributed to debates on DSM-6 criteria revisions and leads studies on digital mental health interventions. His work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to mental health challenges. Core Roles: Academic Research, Clinical Psychology, Intervention Development Key Areas: Psychosis Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Disparities, Digital Health

• Behavioral Addictions
• Cyberpsychology
• Social Media Psychology
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Zaheer Hussain serves as a Lecturer in Psychology within the Department of Life Sciences, focusing on behavioral addictions related to digital technologies. His research examines the psychological impacts of excessive technology use through rigorous empirical methodologies. His primary research domains include: Behavioral Addictions (smartphone, social media, gaming) Cyberpsychology and digital behavior analysis Technology's impact on mental health and well-being Personality factors in technology overuse Clinical implications of digital addictions Between 2015-2019, Hussain published 15 peer-reviewed articles establishing critical connections between technology engagement and psychological outcomes. His work demonstrates consistent patterns: problematic smartphone use correlates strongly with anxiety, narcissism, and depression; Facebook behaviors link to fear of missing out and self-esteem issues; and gaming disorder classification requires careful cultural and clinical consideration. Methodologically, he employs eye-tracking, large-scale surveys, and mixed-methods approaches to validate behavioral metrics and diagnostic criteria.

• Behavioral Addictions
• Mental Health
• Personality Psychology
• +7 more

Zsolt Horváth is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Personality and Health Psychology , Eötvös Loránd University , Budapest, Hungary. He is actively involved in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Research Group , focusing on behavioral addictions and their psychological underpinnings. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Department: Personality and Health Psychology Research Group: HBSC Email: horvath.zsolt@ppk.elte.hu His research spans behavioral addictions (gambling, social media, work), mental health , and personality psychology , with a focus on psychopathology, self-harm, and psychometric validation of assessment tools. Recent work includes network analyses of nonsuicidal self-injury, scale development for benzodiazepine use motives, and studies on alcohol abstinence programs. Key trends in his publications include cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of addiction mechanisms, psychometric adaptations of international scales for Hungarian samples, and explorations of trait-state dynamics in behavioral disorders. His work often bridges clinical psychology and public health, emphasizing prevention and intervention strategies. Notable collaborations: International Trauma Questionnaire validation in Hungary Methodologies: Latent class analysis, cross-lagged models, network analysis

Stephen SammutView profile

Professor

• Mental Health
• Reproductive Neuroscience
• Drug-Induced Pregnancy Termination
• +3 more

Dr. Stephen Sammut is a Professor of Psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. His research focuses on reproductive neuroscience, mental health, and the neuropharmacological impacts of drug-induced interventions. He has conducted extensive studies on pregnancy termination effects, student mental health, and neurobehavioral mechanisms. His work includes exploring progesterone’s role in reversing mifepristone-induced pregnancy termination (2023), analyzing university student mental health decline (2024), and investigating compulsive internet pornography use (2021). He has also studied long-term uterine vascular changes post-pregnancy (2021) and the physiological consequences of medical abortion (2019). Dr. Sammut’s articles span neuropharmacology (e.g., dopamine modulation of striatal activity), public health (COVID-19 mental health impacts), and behavioral neuroscience. His research often uses animal models to study neural pathways and hormonal effects. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his work has received attention, including a 2019 highlighted study on abortion effects. He oversees perinatal research funding through university donations.

• Social Media Impact on Youth
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mental Health Interventions
• +5 more

Danielle Einstein is a Research Fellow at the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, specializing in adolescent mental health, social media impact, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Her work addresses anxiety, depression, and intolerance of uncertainty in youth. Key Projects: The Insights Program (2016–2023) for social media interventions. Media Engagement: Active public commentator on youth digital safety, featured in Sydney Morning Herald, Financial Review, and Yahoo News. Policy Influence: Initiated mobile/phone ban policies adopted by schools. Research Focus: Danielle's work bridges clinical psychology and digital wellbeing, examining how social media exacerbates anxiety through intolerance of uncertainty (IU) and fear of missing out (FoMO). She explores transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for comorbid anxiety/depression and gender-specific self-compassion frameworks. Recent Publications: Analyzed IU as a central driver in adolescent social media use (2024), FoMO's role in anxiety (2023), and gender disparities in self-compassion (2023). Earlier work includes meta-analyses of self-compassion interventions (2019) and online CBT efficacy (2022). Collaborations: Works with co-investigators like Ronald Rapee and Carolyn Schniering on trials such as internet-delivered transdiagnostic therapy and post-COVID reintegration programs for extracurricular activities via Ausdance.

• Addictology
• Clinical Psychology
• Substance Abuse
• +3 more

Barbara Mervó is a Lecturer at Eötvös Loránd University, affiliated with the Institute of Psychology and the Department of Clinical Psychology and Addiction . She is a core member of the Addictology Research Group , focusing on behavioral addictions, substance abuse, and psychiatric comorbidities. Her work integrates clinical psychology with public health, examining phenomena such as work addiction, exercise dependence, and novel psychoactive substances. Research Interests : Work addiction and its social/psychological impacts Exercise dependence and methodological challenges in addiction research Psychiatric comorbidities in conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome Emerging drug trends and EU policy responses Key Contributions : Her recent studies (2023-2025) analyze latent profiles of work addiction in populations and explore obsessive-compulsive traits in burnout. Earlier work (2011–2017) pioneered research on mephedrone, GHB, and online gaming addiction typologies. Methodological critiques (2015) have shaped standards in exercise addiction studies. Awards & Grants : No specific awards or grants listed, though her research has contributed to EU-funded projects like ReDNet. Labs/Teams : Active in the Addictology Research Group, investigating behavioral and substance-related addictions in clinical and societal contexts.

Per CarlbringView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Mental Health Interventions
• +7 more

Per Carlbring is a Professor of Psychology at Stockholm University, specializing in clinical psychology. He is a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and specialist in clinical psychology. His research focuses on interventions for mental health in people with and without neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD, as well as mechanisms and neural correlates in the brain. He leads the Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience and Health research group at the Department of Psychology. Professor Carlbring has published over 350 scientific articles, with a strong emphasis on internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, digital mental health interventions, and the application of new technologies like AI and virtual reality in psychological treatment. His recent work explores the intersection of technology and mental healthcare, with numerous 2025 publications examining innovative approaches to treating anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD. His research interests include clinical psychology, internet-based interventions, neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, virtual reality therapy, and AI applications in mental healthcare. He has led multiple significant research projects including ERiCA (internet-mediated psychodynamic therapy for adolescents with depression), ZeroOCD (smartphone-based OCD treatment using augmented reality), and studies on AI-delivered therapy for social anxiety. Professor Carlbring's work demonstrates a consistent focus on making evidence-based psychological treatments more accessible through digital platforms while maintaining therapeutic efficacy. His recent publications show increasing integration of artificial intelligence in mental health interventions, examining both its potential and ethical considerations. He has led numerous research projects including alcohol preventive measures in the workplace, Anna vs. Judith (comparing AI-delivered PDT and CBT for social anxiety), internet-based emotion recognition training for adolescents with autism, and stress management for working adults with ADHD. His work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and development of innovative digital therapeutic approaches.

Stefan WestermannView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Formal Modeling
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Westermann is a full Professor and Chairholder of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy IV at the University of Witten/Herdecke's Faculty of Health. His academic journey includes a PhD from Philipps-Universität Marburg and habilitation at the University of Bern. With extensive international experience, he has conducted research at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and Max-Planck-Institut für Mathematik through prestigious fellowships. His research program focuses on: Formal modeling and simulation of psychological processes Development of internet/mobile-based interventions Interpersonal dynamics in clinical contexts Emotion regulation in mental disorders AI applications in psychotherapy training Psychological mechanisms in psychosis and depression Recent publications demonstrate his work in computational clinical psychology, with studies on affiliative interpersonality modeling, motive network analysis, and digital interventions for mental health. His research consistently examines how technology and formal modeling can advance psychological treatment approaches. Professional recognition includes: Advanced Postdoc.mobility Fellowship from Swiss National Science Foundation Over €1.5 million in secured research funding Editorial board membership for Journal of Experimental Psychopathology As a licensed psychotherapist since 2013, he maintains clinical expertise in behavioral therapy while supervising research associates. He coordinates the DFG-funded Computational Clinical Psychology network and leads international collaborations to advance computational approaches in mental health research.