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Dr. Arianna Prudenzi is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sheffield’s School of Psychology. She holds a PhD in Psychological Sciences from the University of Leeds and has held roles as a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and an ESRC Post-Doc Fellow. Her research focuses on mental health in healthcare and workplace settings, emphasizing interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address burnout, stress, and psychological distress. She has conducted studies on pandemic mental health impacts, workplace wellbeing, and preventive healthcare strategies. Dr. Prudenzi collaborates internationally with academics, charities, and stakeholders to promote evidence-based mental health solutions.
Education:
- BSc Psychology of Cognitive Processes, La Sapienza University of Rome
- MSc Clinical, Health and Community Psychology (cum laude), La Sapienza University of Rome
- PhD in Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds
Research Interests: Her work spans three core areas:
- Designing ACT-based interventions to improve mental and physical health
- Evaluating novel therapeutic approaches for anxiety and depression
- Preventing work-related diseases through lifestyle interventions
Grants & Awards:
- ESRC grant (£135,789) for contextual behavioral science interventions in healthcare
- Midlands-Engine grant (£60,000) for the MENTOR mental health productivity project
- European Union grant (€14,024) for emotional regulation in pediatric cancer patients
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Teaching & Supervision: She teaches research methods, systematic reviews, and contemporary psychology topics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Currently co-supervises PhD students Tuba Kurt (gender differences in depression) and Yang Pu (ACT interventions for international students).
Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS) and collaborates with global partners on mental health initiatives. Leads projects such as the MENTOR trial to improve workplace mental health engagement.
