Valentina Elisabetta Mattei

Valentina Elisabetta Mattei is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University's Faculty of Psychology, specializing in health and psycho-oncology. She coordinates the Clinical and Health Psychology Service at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and leads the 'Salute allo Specchio' humanization program.

• Focus areas: health psychology, psycho-oncology, multidisciplinary care, and patient engagement
• Active in public health initiatives and gender studies through community engagement

Her research integrates patient-centered care models with clinical interventions, emphasizing quality of life and mental health. Recent publications explore yoga-based interventions for cancer patients, MRKH syndrome experiences, and nonpharmacological strategies for chemotherapy side effects.

• 2025: Eating disorders in men (clinical frameworks)
• 2024: Polycystic kidney disease management (multidisciplinary approach)
• 2023: Healthcare worker mental health during pandemics

Scientific recognitions include:

• Fellow of the European Psychiatric Association
• Founding member, Interfaculty Center for Gender Studies
• Leadership in Pdlab Italia (personality disorders research)

She contributes to graduate programs in psychology and medicine while maintaining active roles in clinical practice and public health advocacy.