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Golan Shahar is an Adjunct Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. He holds a PhD from Ben Gurion University (1999). His research focuses on clinical psychology, particularly heroism theory, depression, anxiety disorders, and dissociation in mental health. He has developed the Shahar’s Heroic Self-Representation Scale (HERS), a tool measuring heroic self-perceptions. His work integrates psychoanalytic perspectives with cognitive and interpersonal frameworks. Notable awards include the NARSAD Young Investigator Grant (2004). Recent publications address experiential avoidance in psychopathology, dissociation in suicidal depression, and the role of self-concept clarity in relationships. His research bridges theoretical psychology with clinical applications, emphasizing resilience and mental health interventions.
- Education: PhD, Ben Gurion University (1999)
- Affiliations: Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine
Research interests include heroism’s psychological underpinnings, therapeutic approaches to dissociation, and cognitive-affective processes in depression. His articles often explore intersections between personality theory and clinical outcomes, with contributions to journals like Psychoanalytic Psychology and Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
- Awards: NARSAD Young Investigator Grant (2004)
Grants and funding have supported his work on suicidal depression and heroism’s role in resilience. Collaborations include studies on child mental health in conflict zones and the psychosocial impact of chronic illness.
