Esther Sportel

Esther Sportel is a researcher focusing on psychological and psychiatric research topics, including schizophrenia, social anxiety, and self-esteem. Her work explores dissociative symptoms, first-episode psychosis, and mental health discrimination. She collaborates internationally on studies measuring recovery outcomes and stigma in individuals with mental illnesses.

• Research interests: Adolescents Psychology, Cognitive Bias Modification, Ultra-high Risk for Psychosis.
• Key topics: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Self-Stigma, Mental Illness Discrimination.

Her recent articles analyze dissociative symptom comparisons, diagnosis communication strategies, and global discrimination measurement. While no awards are listed, her studies emphasize clinical and patient-centered approaches to mental health.