Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa

Dr. Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science within Anglia Ruskin University. A chartered psychologist (British Psychological Society #237718, Portuguese Board of Psychologists #23511), she specializes in family caregiving dynamics, mental health distress, and clinical interventions. Her research explores interpersonal interactions in psychosis, using Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM) and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester (2014)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Anglia Ruskin University, 2017)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic Family Therapy, Autonoma University of Lisbon (2003)
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Lisbon (2001)

Her work examines how family caregivers' mental health is impacted by their care recipients' conditions, focusing on variables like Expressed Emotion, attribution patterns, and behavioral control mechanisms. Debora has pioneered research on remote mindfulness interventions for Parkinson's disease and investigated systemic factors influencing outcomes in schizophrenia through clinical formulation and therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in psychosis (2012-2021), with a methodological focus on experience sampling (2013-2016) and digital interventions for neurodegenerative diseases (2017, 2021). Her work spans both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms, emphasizing practical applications in clinical settings.

• Member of ARU Centre for Mind and Behaviour
• Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and German
• Teaches modules on clinical psychology, mental health formulation, and psychological therapies
• Active in public engagement via media appearances (BBC, The Guardian) and webinars