Helena Rebelo Pinto

Helena Rebelo Pinto is a Guest Full Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Catholic University of Portugal (UCP), where she coordinates the Institute for Family Sciences and multiple academic programs including the Master’s in Family Sciences, the MSc in Psychology of Business and Economics, and the undergraduate Psychology program. She previously held the rank of Full Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, where she also served in leadership roles such as Director of the Career Guidance Institute and President of the Scientific Commission for Access and Qualifications' Accreditation.

She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Lisbon, awarded in 1993. Her academic journey reflects deep commitment to psychological research and education, particularly in family, health, and educational contexts.

Her primary research interests lie in Health, Education, and Family, with a strong emphasis on sleep research in children and adolescents within school environments. She actively contributes to the CRC-W (Católica Research Centre for Psychological, Family and Social Wellbeing), leading and participating in projects focused on family dynamics, mental health, and child protection. Her work often involves collaborative interventions with parents, teachers, and institutions.

The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on family wellbeing, psychometrics, adolescent development, and mental health. She frequently publishes in edited volumes and contributes to the development and validation of psychological instruments, particularly related to family experience and quality of life.

• Guest Full Professor, Faculty of Human Sciences, Catholic University of Portugal
• Full Professor (former), Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
• Coordinator, Institute for Family Sciences
• Coordinator, MSc in Family Sciences
• Coordinator, MSc in Psychology of Business and Economics
• Coordinator, Undergraduate Psychology Program

Helena Rebelo Pinto has supervised and led multiple research projects, including the development of the “4EverFamily Questionnaire,” the “Safeguarding Hub” for child protection in Catholic organizations, and interventions in career and life transitions. She has not received explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text. Her research output spans books, chapters, and articles, demonstrating sustained scholarly activity.

She is actively involved in the CRC-W research center and collaborates with a broad network of researchers in psychology and social wellbeing. Her work integrates academic research with practical interventions in education and family systems.