The Institute of Health Psychology conducts fundamental and applied research on health and well-being from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing in fields such as psychophysiology, clinical and social psychology, linguistics, and sociology.
The research areas reflect the multifaceted nature of health, including:
- Identification of successful strategies for emotion regulation as a component of psychological well-being.
- Investigation of the psychophysiological manifestations of emotion regulation.
- Exploration of the role of emotional states in applied fields such as psychotherapy and art, alongside the development of digital interventions for health and well-being psychology.
- Research on the mechanisms underlying cognitive and mental disorders, coupled with the development of tools for their diagnosis and management.
- Assessment of the effectiveness of applied solutions for improving mental health and well-being.
- Examination of health factors in different groups, including vulnerable and at-risk populations like children and the elderly, especially during times of significant social change.
- Research on strategies to promote health-conscious habits among young adults to optimise university management decisions.