Filipa Palha

Dr. Filipa Palha is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Catholic University of Portugal. She is also the founding president of ENCONTRAR+SE, an association for mental health advocacy, and the Portuguese Alliance for Mental Health Promotion in the Workplace. Her research focuses on mental health policies, stigma reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on institutionalized patients and workplace environments.

Her scientific production (37 items) includes work on mental health literacy, social cognition, and systematic reviews of interventions. Notable among her publications are studies on stigmatizing attitudes toward psychiatric patients, SCIT effectiveness in community settings, and school-based mental health programs. She has also developed educational materials like the Mental Health First Aid Manual.

Dr. Palha collaborates extensively within the Research Center for Human Development (CEDH) and has contributed to organizational climate assessments. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.