Giada Pietrabissa
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Giada Pietrabissa is a leading researcher in clinical and health psychology, with a primary focus on digital mental health interventions, obesity and eating disorders, and the psychological aspects of chronic illness. Her most impactful work centers on understanding how to effectively engage children and young people in digital mental health support, as demonstrated by her highly cited 2020 systematic review (425 citations), which critically examined modes of delivery, facilitators, and barriers to youth engagement. This seminal contribution has shaped the design of accessible, scalable digital interventions for a vulnerable population. Dr. Pietrabissa is also known for her work on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing, applying these frameworks to promote behavior change in clinical populations. Her research has garnered substantial attention, with multiple papers accumulating hundreds of citations, reflecting her influence in bridging technology and psychological care. She serves as a researcher at the Istituto Auxologico Italiano and has contributed to advancing evidence-based, patient-centered approaches in both traditional and digital therapeutic settings.
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