Susanne Schweizer

Associate Professor Susanne Schweizer is a Scientia Fellow (Level D) at the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her research focuses on developmental affective science, investigating how cognitive, social, and affective processes influence mental health across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on adolescence and depression/anxiety prevention.

• Key Research Areas: Cognitive control, emotion regulation, social cognition, and mental health interventions.
• Collaborations: Works with institutions like Wellcome Trust, University of Cambridge, and international research teams.

She has contributed extensively to working memory training as a tool for improving mental health, including gamified apps like "Social Brain Train". Her work spans neuroscience, clinical psychology, and public health. Notable contributions include understanding intolerance of uncertainty and mental flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientific Awards:

• Scientia Fellow (Level D), UNSW

Her recent publications highlight trends in adolescent mental health, digital interventions, and neurocognitive training for emotional disorders. She integrates behavioral, neuroimaging, and longitudinal data to address mental health prevention and resilience.