Dr Arianna Prudenzi
School of Psychology
Lecturer in Psychology
Full contact details
School of Psychology
Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS)
219 Portobello
91探花
S1 4DP
- Profile
-
I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology (BSc Hons) and a two-year MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology (cum laude), which included an additional clinical year, at La Sapienza University of Rome and the defense of a thesis under the "Percorso d鈥橢ccellenza" (Excellence Track), an honour reserved for outstanding research. In 2015, I was a Visiting Scholar at the Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University. In 2016/2017, I completed a EU Erasmus Plus research experience at University College Dublin Contextual Behavioural Science (CBS) lab. I obtained my PhD from the University of Leeds with a thesis entitled 鈥淢ental Health and Burnout in Healthcare Professionals: Exploring the Role of Psychological Flexibility鈥 in 2021. Subsequently, I took up a Research Fellow post at the Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham. In 2022, I was an ESRC Post-Doc Fellow (University of Birmingham), and in 2023, I began my Lectureship in the Department of Psychology at the University of 91探花.
- Qualifications
-
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- PhD in Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds
- MSc in Clinical, Health and Community Psychology, La Sapienza University of Rome
- BSc Psychology of Cognitive Processes, La Sapienza University of Rome
- Research interests
-
I am interested in the relationship between health and work, particularly in how we can maintain our health while working.
My research encompasses three main areas:
Designing and testing third-wave cognitive behaviour therapy approaches (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, self-compassion) and interventions to improve the psychological (distress, burnout, worry, and rumination) and physical health of adults and young adults.
Exploring the effectiveness of novel, early-stage therapeutic approaches in improving mental health (e.g., distress, anxiety, and depression) in adults and young people.
Investigating preventive measures for work-related diseases through the promotion of healthy habits (such as good diet and exercise).
In my research, I collaborate with a diverse group of academics from various cultural backgrounds, non-academics, stakeholders, and charities.
- Publications
-
Journal articles
- . Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 100720-100720.
- . Psychoneuroendocrinology, 159, 106415-106415.
- . Psychology & Health, 38(10), 1378-1401.
- . Psychiatry Research Communications, 2(4), 100088-100088.
- . Social Science & Medicine, 313, 115354-115354.
- . Psychology, Health & Medicine, 27(5), 1130-1143.
- . Journal of Affective Disorders, 295, 192-202.
- . Virtual Reality, 23(2), 179-185.
- . PLOS ONE, 18(4), e0283598-e0283598.
- . PLOS ONE, 17(8), e0272732-e0272732.
- . PLOS ONE, 17(4), e0266357-e0266357.
- . Health Psychology, 40(9), 617-630.
- . Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 100720-100720.
- Research group
- Grants
-
Recent or current grants:
1) ESRC-funded grant entitled 鈥楢ddressing the mental health and productivity of health workers using contextual behavioural science鈥 (role: PI, award: 拢135,789.15);
2) Midlands-Engine funded grant entitled 鈥楳ENTOR 2.0 intervention pilot intervention to improve mental health and productivity of workers within the large project 鈥楳ental Health and Productivity Pilot project (MHPP)鈥 (role: PI with senior Co-I, award: 拢60,000).
3) European-Union-funded grant entitled 鈥樷淚 Love My Emotions鈥: promuovere l鈥檈spressione adattiva delle emozioni negative attraverso l鈥檌nglese nei bambini e ragazzi oncologici del Gemelli (AGOP)鈥 to improve emotional regulation skills of children with cancer in hospital settings (role: PI, award: 鈧14,024.69).
4) ESRC policy with Sealey Associates funded grant "EMPOWER: Experimental Medicine & Proactive Outreach in Youth Mental Health Early Response" (role: PI, award 拢5000).
5) BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) - University of Birmingham (role: PI, award: 拢1000, funding UKRI)
- Teaching activities
-
Undergraduate:
- PSY346 Research Project in Psychology
- PSY217 Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- PSY331 Extended Essay in Psychology
Postgraduate:- PSY6160 Research Projects in Psychology
- PSY6121 Research Methods
- PSY6232 Systematic reviews
- Professional activities and memberships
-
Chartered member British Psychological Society (BPS)
Member Association for Contextual Behaviour Science (ACBS)
- PhD Opportunities
PhD students interested in working with me are encouraged to contact me directly by email. I welcome collaborations and requests worldwide and equally value any inquiries about my ongoing work from associated stakeholders.
Current PhD students:- Tuba Kurt - Thesis title: 'Understanding Gender Differences in The Prevalence of Depression During Puberty' (co-supervisor, Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham)
- Yang Pu - Thesis title: 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Reducing Psychological Distress and Enhancing Mental Well-Being of Chinese International University Students' (co-supervisor, Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham)
We advertise PhD opportunities (Funded or Self-Funded) on
For further information, please see the department PhD Opportunities page.