Lenka Sokolová

Lenka Sokolová is a Professor at the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, with a focus on Educational Psychology and School Psychology. Her career spans teaching, research, and leadership in promoting well-being and inclusive education.

• PhD in Educational Psychology (2006, Comenius University)
• doc. (2019) and prof. (2025) degrees in Educational Psychology (Charles University, Czech Republic)

Her research bridges educational psychology, mental health, and teacher training, with recent work on neurodiversity, social support systems, and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. She leads the STRAWS project (funded by UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council) and contributes to European psychology education frameworks.

Key article trends include:

• Adolescent mental health and social inclusion
• Teacher resilience and classroom dynamics
• Neurodivergent student support
• Cross-cultural psychology education
• Technology integration in psychology teaching
• Preventive psychological interventions

Scientific contributions include:

• President of the European Federation of Psychology Teachers’ Associations (2019-2022)
• Board member of EFPA Educational Affairs (2017-2023)
• International conference leadership (EARLI, Coalition of Schools for Mental Health)

She mentors through continuing professional development courses and collaborates globally, including Erasmus+ mobility programs and Monash University’s Visiting Scholar initiative. Her work emphasizes participatory research and qualitative methodologies.