Andrea Oskis

Dr. Andrea Oskis is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University, integrating clinical, developmental, and health psychology with biopsychology and neuroscience in her research and teaching. She is also a practicing psychotherapist and food writer, exploring emotional bonds through diverse lenses.

• Research Focus: Attachment theory, self-harm, alexithymia, mindfulness, psychosocial stress, and its intersections with gastronomy.
• Key Publications: Her recent work examines self-harm in young adults, attachment dynamics in mother-daughter relationships, stress hormone regulation, and psychological aspects of virtual world engagement.
• Email: a.oskis@mdx.ac.uk

Her research bridges clinical psychology and biological mechanisms, particularly in adolescent mental health, with a focus on cortisol dynamics and attachment styles. She also investigates digital behavior, such as gaming and virtual communities, through an attachment theory framework.

Dr. Oskis contributes to interdisciplinary dialogue via publications in journals like Current Psychology, Psychoneuroendocrinology, and Gastronomica, though specific scientific awards or grants are not detailed in the provided text.