Pedro Dias

Pedro Dias is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of the Azores and a Researcher at the Research Center for Human Development (CEDH). His work bridges clinical, developmental, and educational psychology with a focus on mental health and psychometric tools.

• PhD in Psychology (University of Minho, 2007), specializing in attachment and autonomic regulation in eating disorders
• Active contributor to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through mental health literacy and educational inclusion projects

Key research areas include Developmental Psychopathology, Attachment Theory, and Music Performance Anxiety, with recent emphasis on validating psychological scales and universal well-being screening for adolescents. His publications span Psychometrics (100% of projects), Mental Health (87%), and Adolescence (100%).

Major projects:

• MUS-A (CoPI) - Music performance anxiety in children
• LETS CARE (PI) - Building inclusive school environments
• CAPSULE (Investigador) - Media impact on body image

His work involves extensive collaboration with international researchers and institutional partnerships, with recent presentations on school-based well-being initiatives and music psychology. No formal awards are documented, but his 98 activities and 97 scientific productions demonstrate sustained academic engagement.