معرفی
Agata Vitale is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Bath Spa University's School of Sciences. She specializes in multidisciplinary care for mental health conditions and leads modules on clinical psychology and dissertation supervision. Her research focuses on social determinants of health, minority groups, and art-based interventions for sociocultural trauma recovery. She chairs the Mental Health, Wellbeing and Research Centre and serves on the Research Ethics Committee.
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD: National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- MA: University of Palermo, Italy
Research Interests:
Dr. Vitale employs creative methodologies like storytelling and artmaking to build resilience in vulnerable populations. She investigates narrative therapy for trauma survivors—including forced migrants, domestic abuse victims, and HIV-affected groups—while emphasizing intersectional risk factors. Her work bridges clinical practice with community-based solutions.
Advising & Grants:
Supervises four doctoral students funded by SWWDTP scholarships. Research explores art interventions for refugee youth integration, puppetry for disability well-being, and cross-cultural dialogue on forced migration.
Labs/Teams:
Leads the Mental Health, Wellbeing and Research Centre, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on migrant mental health and creative therapies.
