Dora Gellen

Dora Gellen is a Lecturer and PhD Researcher affiliated with the School of Education, Sport and Health. She also teaches undergraduate Psychology modules in the School of Humanities and Social Science, including Developmental Psychology (SS423) and Psychology of Well-Being (SS428). She examines assessments for the SS448 Psychological Investigations and SE590 Sport and Exercise Psychology modules. Her research focuses on adolescent mental well-being, psychopathology, mindfulness, and digital psychology, supported by her background in Psychological & Behavioural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.

Research Interests:

• Mental Health and Well-being
• Adolescent and Child Development
• Health Psychology
• Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Social Norms

Her publications explore mindfulness therapies for adolescents and the role of social norms in societal contexts. She contributes to the Public Health and Health Conditions Research Excellence Group and Echo Chamber REG.