معرفی
Dr. Vida Bliokas is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Wollongong (Australia). She specializes in clinical psychology, health sciences, and mental health interventions. Her research focuses on co-design methodologies, cognitive function assessment, and innovative mental health solutions. She has been active in supervising higher-degree research students since 2019 across topics like substance use treatment, stoma adjustment, and suicide prevention aftercare.
Key research interests include:
- Cognitive remediation for substance users
- Screening pathways for amputation patients
- Peer support mechanisms in mental health
- Nutritional interventions for cognitive decline
- Alternatives to emergency department care for psychological crises
Her recent work includes:
- A randomized controlled trial on anthocyanin supplementation for dementia risk reduction
- Co-design of safe spaces for emotional distress management
- Clinician-led development of prosthetic rehabilitation protocols
Dr. Bliokas has secured research funding from organizations like Suicide Prevention Australia and the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration. She has led projects on suicide prevention gender differences, food addiction biomarkers, and cognitive screening pathways for amputees. Her work emphasizes patient-centered approaches and translational research bridging clinical practice with community needs.
