جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Terri L. Fletcherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anxiety Disorders
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Terri L. Fletcher, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston (2013) and a B.A. in Psychology & Religious Studies from Agnes Scott College (2006). Her clinical training includes an advanced fellowship at the South Central Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center and residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She is a licensed psychologist in Texas. Dr. Fletcher's research focuses on improving diagnostic practices and expanding access to evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD, particularly in veteran populations. She employs mixed-methods approaches to evaluate telehealth innovations in mental healthcare delivery. Her work emphasizes implementation science, examining both provider-level and systemic factors in treatment accessibility. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on telemental health delivery models, veteran mental health interventions, and transdiagnostic approaches to anxiety disorders. Recent work explores spiritual transformation in trauma recovery and healthcare disparities among LGBTQ+ veterans. Grant-funded projects include pragmatic trials of brief CBT for anxiety in primary care and telehealth delivery of exposure therapy for OCD.

• Developmental Psychobiology
• Stress and Child Abuse Effects
• Multivariate Longitudinal Data Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Claudia Lazarides is a postdoctoral researcher at the Professorship for Psychological Methodology , Institute of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin since 2023. She earned her PhD in 2021 with a thesis on maternal stress during pregnancy and its biological impacts, supervised by Prof. Voelkle and Prof. Entringer. Her research focuses on Multivariate analysis of intensive longitudinal data Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) methods Early stress and child abuse experiences Developmental psychobiology Previously, she worked as a postdoctoral fellow (2020-2022) and research associate (2016-2020) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (2016) and bachelor’s in Psychology (2013).

Petri Böckermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health economics
• Labour economics
• Mental health economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Petri Böckerman is a Professor of Health Economics at the University of Jyväskylä's School of Business and Economics. He also serves as a research economist at the Labour Institute for Economic Research since 1996, and holds research fellow positions at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics and the Royal Society for Public Health. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Turku School of Economics and the University of Tampere. Professor Böckerman received his doctoral degree in economics in 2003. His research utilizes various survey and administrative datasets to investigate issues at the intersection of health and labor economics. His work has been published in prestigious journals including American Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Human Resources, and Journal of the European Economic Association. Böckerman leads two significant research initiatives: the Dignified and Meaningful Life research group, which examines dignity, meaningful life, hope, and participatory factors in rehabilitation processes; and the Empirical Microeconomics (EME) research group, which conducts research on labor economics, health economics, regional economics, and economics of education. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent high-quality research output spanning over two decades, with a recent focus on mental health economics, intergenerational health effects, labor market outcomes related to health conditions, and policy evaluations of healthcare systems. His recent work shows a strong trend toward using large-scale register-based data from Finland and other Nordic countries to examine complex relationships between health, mental well-being, and economic outcomes. The research often employs sophisticated quasi-experimental methods and leverages unique longitudinal datasets to establish causal relationships rather than mere correlations. Professor Böckerman actively contributes to the academic community through manuscript evaluations for numerous prestigious journals including JAMA, Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Human Resources, Journal of Labor Economics, and Review of Economics and Statistics. His research has significant policy implications for healthcare systems, labor market interventions, and social welfare programs.

Gordana Nikićمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychology
• Psychotherapy
• Emotional Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gordana Nikić is an Associate Professor at Singidunum University in Belgrade. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Belgrade, with expertise in Developmental Psychology , Emotional Intelligence , and Rational Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (RE&CBT) . As a certified RE&CBT psychotherapist and supervisor, she combines academic work with clinical practice. Doctoral studies: Psychology, University of Belgrade (2004-2009) Master’s studies: Psychology, University of Belgrade (2000-2004) Basic studies: Sociology, University of Belgrade (1984-1989) Her research focuses on emotional competencies , managerial behavior , and partner relationships . Recent work includes analyzing video game consumption patterns (2025), gender differences in emotional intelligence (2021), and public-private partnerships (2017). Her publications span interdisciplinary approaches to relationships, stress management in the workplace, and psychotherapy applications in sexual health. Key trends in her work include emotional intelligence in business , CBT in relationship counseling , and cross-disciplinary studies of socio-emotional traits. She has presented at international conferences, including the 23rd Congress of the European Association for Psychotherapy (2018). Scientific Awards: Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute She actively contributes to education as a lecturer and founded the Serbian Center for RE&CBT . Her work bridges academic research with clinical practice in preventing emotional problems.

Gregg Blantonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gregg Blanton is a Professor of Psychology, Human Services, and Clinical Mental Health at Montreat College, where he has served on the faculty since 1997. He is also a practicing psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in diverse institutional settings. B.S., Evangel College M.Ed., Converse College M.Ed., Clemson University Ed.D., Texas A&M University—Commerce Dr. Blanton’s research focuses on integrating Christian contemplative practices with postmodern therapeutic approaches , particularly in marital and family therapy . His work explores the intersection of narrative therapy , mindfulness , and spiritual direction , emphasizing collaborative frameworks for both clients and therapists. His publications span journals such as the Journal of Christianity and Psychology , Pastoral Psychology , and Innovations in Clinical Practice , highlighting trends in spiritual integration , contemplative techniques , and postmodern dialogue within counseling contexts. Dr. Blanton also contributes to clinical training through manuals and internship supervision models.

Malcolm Bondمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Psychology
• Applied Statistics
• Social Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Malcolm Bond is an academic staff member at Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health, serving as Deputy Chair of the Medical Admissions Committee and Research Integrity Advisor. He is actively involved in teaching multiple medical courses including MMED8201 Doctor and Patient, AUDI9311 Professional Studies 2, and SPTH1201 Psychosocial Aspects of Speech Pathology. His research spans several critical areas in health psychology with particular focus on ageing (especially caregiver wellbeing), applied health psychology (stress and abnormal illness behavior), social-cognitive psychology (health-related decision-making), motivation (health behavior), and advanced research methodology. His work integrates quantitative statistical approaches with psychological theory to address complex health issues across diverse populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on psychological resilience, quality of life measurement, and evidence-based interventions. His research demonstrates strong methodological rigor with emphasis on cross-cultural adaptation of measurement tools, mediation modeling of behavioral mechanisms, and comparative treatment efficacy studies. The work spans applications in mental health disorders, chronic conditions, and hearing impairment. His scientific recognition includes: Dean's Award for Outstanding Contribution (2014) Professor Bond has extensive supervision experience with principal supervision completed in areas including abnormal illness behavior, caregiver stress, ethics of patient incentives, post-hospital care of the elderly, and quality of life (bladder cancer). He has also served as associate supervisor for research on epidemiology of head injuries, memory rehabilitation in dementia, school bullying, sexuality and pregnancy, thinking dispositions and behavior, and workplace stress. His h-index stands at 25 with 2575 citations according to Scopus data.

• Gender Identity
• Transgender Youth
• Clinical Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristiina Tyni serves as a part-time lecturer and doctoral student in the Department of Psychology at Linnaeus University's Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. With over 20 years of clinical experience since 2000, she is a certified psychotherapist and specialist in clinical psychology. Her teaching focuses on psychodynamic theory, clinical ethics, and LGBTQ+ issues within psychology programs. Her research investigates gender-creative children and youth (4-18 years) who identify outside their sex assigned at birth, using qualitative methodologies to examine lived experiences in cisnormative Swedish society. Key areas include identity formation, parental adaptation, and societal challenges faced by transgender youth. Her work emphasizes phenomenological and thematic analysis of existential dimensions across developmental stages. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on transgender youth experiences through qualitative lenses, spanning prepubertal children to adolescents. Her 2024-2025 outputs demonstrate methodological rigor in phenomenological research and systematic reviews, addressing coping strategies and identity navigation within Sweden's social framework. Tyni contributes to the Department of Clinical Psychology research group, which specializes in psychological assessment, mental health diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions. Her work directly informs clinical practices for gender-diverse populations and their families.

• Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy
• Psychological Counseling
• Psychological Resilience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Halil Ekşi serves as Professor in the Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling at Marmara University's Atatürk Faculty of Education, where he has held leadership roles including Head of the Division of Guidance and Psychological Counseling since 2012 and former Head of the Department of Educational Sciences (2016-2022). With over three decades of academic service since joining as a research assistant in 1996, he has established himself as a leading figure in educational psychology and counseling. Education: Bachelor of Psychology, Boğaziçi University (1992) Master's Degree, Marmara University (1998) Ph.D., Marmara University (2001) His research program integrates spirituality with psychological processes, focusing on spiritually oriented psychotherapy, psychological resilience, values education, character development, and moral identity. He pioneers qualitative methodological approaches in these domains, examining how spiritual frameworks intersect with counseling practices and educational outcomes. His work bridges theoretical constructs with practical applications in Turkish and international contexts. Prof. Ekşi's publication record exceeds 400 scientific works, including 368 WoS-indexed articles with an H-index of 174, demonstrating sustained scholarly impact across psychology, education, and family studies. His recent output shows increasing emphasis on spiritual dimensions of psychological counseling and cross-cultural resilience studies. Scientific Awards: Marmara University Project and Publication Award (2021) International Researcher Scholarship from Germany (2004) International Researcher Scholarship from Germany (2008) He has supervised 214 theses including over 30 doctoral dissertations while securing TÜBİTAK and Ministry of Development grants. His international collaborations span Erasmus+ partnerships with European institutions where he has lectured in Spain, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic. As founder and editor-in-chief of Spiritual Psychology and Counseling (SPC), he leads an international research community advancing scholarship at the intersection of spirituality and psychological science.

• Refugee Mental Health
• Psychoanalysis
• Trauma Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sverre Varvin is a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Oslo Metropolitan University, specializing in refugee mental health and psychoanalytic approaches to trauma. His work bridges clinical psychology, psychiatry, and social sciences, with a particular focus on the psychological impacts of forced migration and displacement. Dr. Varvin's research interests include: Refugee mental health and trauma treatment Psychoanalytic approaches to understanding migration experiences Child and adolescent development in refugee contexts Social determinants of mental health among displaced populations The intersection of human rights violations and psychological trauma Compassion and dehumanization processes in refugee reception His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding the psychological impacts of forced migration, with particular attention to family dynamics, developmental disruptions, and long-term therapeutic interventions. Varvin frequently collaborates with researchers across Norway and Serbia, conducting cross-national studies that compare mental health outcomes and social support systems for refugees in different contexts. His work often employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to capture the complex interplay between individual trauma and broader social-political factors. Through his extensive publication record including over 130 scientific articles, 5 textbooks, and numerous research reports, Varvin has established himself as a leading voice in the field of refugee mental health in Scandinavia.

Nessie Shiaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mental Health Nursing
• Community Mental Health
• Public Health Nursing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nessie Shia is a Lecturer (Education) in Nursing at Brunel University London's Department of Health Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. A registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), she serves as APEL Coordinator for the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme and leads modules in Mental Health & Wellbeing (BSc/PGDip), Evidence Based Practice (BSc), and MSc dissertation supervision. Her qualifications include: MSc in Mental Health Interventions Certificate in Counselling PGCE NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) NMC Registered Teacher Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Shia's research centers on mental health nursing with emphasis on depression across age groups, community mental health interventions, and evidence-based practice. She investigates nurse-led service delivery models, develops mental health training programmes for primary care professionals, and explores interdisciplinary education approaches. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic teaching with strong focus on translating research into community-based solutions. Analysis of her publications reveals sustained focus on depression (particularly youth mental health), public health nursing, and educational innovation. She has examined depression treatment across lifespan (2016), breast cancer screening in ethnic minorities (2014), antenatal education (2013), and community depression management (2009), frequently employing qualitative and action research methodologies to address practical clinical challenges. She holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) for teaching excellence. Her professional recognition includes securing a nursing bursary for a mental health improvement project targeting first-episode psychosis. Shia actively supervises MSc dissertation students and has developed mental health training programmes for practice nurses, district nurses, health visitors, and GPs. Her clinical background informs curriculum development, particularly in evidence-based practice implementation. She has established strong primary care partnerships including GP collaborations through community mental health projects. While not affiliated with a named laboratory, she has led community-based initiatives including primary care mental health projects that fostered interdisciplinary teams. She championed an Evidence Based Practice group and maintains professional ties through NMC and Royal College of Nursing membership.

Christine Eckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroimaging
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neurobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christine Ecker is a Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London , affiliated with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy . Her research focuses on leveraging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and statistical learning to identify neuroanatomical biomarkers in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), aiming to understand neurobiology and guide pharmacotherapies. Email: christine.ecker@kcl.ac.uk Address: Deutschordenstrasse 50, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Research Interests include neuroimaging, autism spectrum disorders, cortical thickness analysis, intrinsic gray-matter connectivity, and genomic underpinnings of neurodevelopmental conditions. She employs advanced MRI techniques and image analysis to explore longitudinal changes in brain structure and their behavioral correlates in ASD. Publications trend toward understanding neuroanatomical heterogeneity in ASD, with a focus on cortical thickness, connectivity, and adaptive behavior. Key methods involve longitudinal MRI , statistical learning , and genomic analysis .

• Educational Counseling
• Psychoanalytic Pedagogy
• Social-Emotional Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Reischl is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Education at the University of Vienna. Her work focuses on counseling, psychoanalytic pedagogy, and social-emotional learning. She has taught courses such as Counseling and Counseling Research , Processes of Development in Counseling and Psychotherapy , and Psychoanalytisch orientierte Forschungsmethodik mit pädagogischer Relevanz , emphasizing qualitative methodologies like the documentary method and depth hermeneutics. University: University of Vienna Department: Department of Education Educational Focus: Psychoanalytic Pedagogy, Social-Emotional Learning, Affective Education Her research explores affective dimensions in educational settings, systemic failures in education, and the dramaturgical aspects of classroom interactions. She has published extensively on these topics, including analyses of shame, teacher roles during crises, and reconstructive methods. Recent publications examine symbolic violence, emotional biographies, and qualitative research frameworks. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, her contributions to psychoanalytic and affective pedagogy are notable. Julia Reischl's work bridges theory and practice, particularly in reconstructive analysis and depth hermeneutics, with implications for teacher professionalization and institutional learning.

• Mental Health Literacy
• Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Friederike Durlach is a doctoral student and Research Associate at the Department of Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg, with a focus on Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. She has been actively involved in projects such as BESTFORCAN and CBASP@youngage since 2020, contributing to research on mental health literacy and therapeutic interventions. B.Sc. Psychology (2014–2018) M.Sc. Psychology (2018–2019) Her research interests center on mental health literacy in childhood and adolescence , utilizing qualitative research methods and mixed-methods designs . She has pursued advanced training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (Tf-CBT) and study therapy for projects like CBASP@youngage and START. Her work aligns with clinical child psychology, emphasizing evidence-based practices and therapeutic innovation. Friederike is a member of the German Psychological Society (DGPs) and Unith-e.V., and she has contributed to teaching as a seminar instructor for "Living Library – A New Approach to Reducing Stigma" in the winter semester 2022/2023. She also holds certifications in the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P – Teen Group Training) and participates in interdisciplinary collaborations like the BESTFORCAN Study (Project Coordination, 2022–2023).

• Parent-Child Interactions
• Invalidating Environments
• Emotion Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tanja Schneider is a Lecturer at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt , where she teaches Statistics , Data Analysis with SPSS , and Research Methods . Concurrently, she is a doctoral student and trainee psychotherapist at the Institute for Psychotherapy Training Marburg (KJ-IPAM) , focusing on parent-child interactions, emotion regulation, and the mental health impacts of disability in children and adolescents. BA Social Work (University of Vechta) MA Social Work (Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt) Research Interests Parent-child dynamics in clinical contexts Invalidating environments and their psychological effects Interventions to improve family-based psychotherapy Her academic work spans child psychology, developmental disorders, and statistical methodologies in social sciences. She contributes to training future psychotherapists and analyzing family systems.

• Reward sensitivity as a disorder mechanism
• Transdiagnostic factors in mental illness
• Intervention research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Potsch is a Research Associate at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy I, School of Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg. Specializing in reward sensitivity mechanisms and transdiagnostic factors in mental disorders, her work bridges clinical research with intervention development. She also serves as a therapist at IPAM (Marburg Psychotherapy Institute) and previously worked at PAM (Marburg Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic) and Birkental Clinic. Current: Research Associate & Therapist Education: PhD in Psychology (2024), MSc in Clinical Psychology (2020), BSc in Psychology (2017) Her research focuses on reward insensitivity in depression, individualized therapeutic approaches, and modifying maintaining factors in mental disorders. She integrates behavioral activation, mindfulness techniques, and digital interventions in clinical practice. Recent publications analyze reward sensitivity interventions (2024), transdiagnostic symptom networks (2023), and non-invasive brain stimulation effects on impulsivity (2020). Key themes include depression treatment, mechanism-based psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral processes. Dr. Potsch contributes to clinical education through case seminars, disorder-specific teaching (trauma-related conditions), and competency-oriented psychotherapy training. She previously held research assistant roles at TU Dresden and Justus-Liebig-University Giessen.