معرفی
PD Dr. Marialuisa Cavelti is the Head of Research/Group Leader at the University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern. Her academic focus is on clinical research aimed at improving mental healthcare for young people with severe mental disorders such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and psychosis. She emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and clinicians, and specializes in applying digital technologies like ecological momentary assessment and intervention to enhance traditional clinical services. Her work addresses gaps in current care, particularly through transdiagnostic approaches.
- Education: Habilitation in Psychiatry (2023), CV available at CV_Cavelti_April23.pdf.
- Research Interests: BPD in adolescents, early intervention, psychotic symptoms in youth, digital health technologies, and psychosocial correlates of personality dysfunction.
Her research highlights include evaluating stepped-care approaches for BPD, analyzing age-dependent treatment outcomes, and investigating bullying’s impact on personality functioning. She has contributed to over 85 publications, focusing on clinical profiles, therapeutic effectiveness, and neurobiological correlates of self-injury and aggression. Her work spans journals like European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine.
Key projects include smartphone-assisted therapies for voice distress (SmartVoices trial) and systematic reviews on home treatment efficacy. She actively participates in international conferences, advocating for transdiagnostic and early intervention strategies.
Her lab focuses on translating research into clinical practice, emphasizing real-time interventions and collaborative care models. She collaborates with institutions globally, including Australia and Canada, to advance understanding of adolescent mental health challenges.
