Vitalianoa

Vitalianoa, an esteemed psychologist with a Ph.D., has made her mark as an associate professor of psychology at the University of Florence within the Department of Human Sciences. She is also the founder and director of Mindful Healing for Youth, an initiative aimed at promoting mental health awareness among young people in Italy.

Over the past decade, Vitalianoa has been actively engaged in research focused on mindfulness practices in therapy, resilience-building in adolescents, and the integration of traditional Italian culture into modern psychological treatments. Her work has earned her invitations to speak at international conferences and she has contributed to discussions in prominent media outlets such as La Repubblica, Corriere della Sera, BBC World Service, and CNN International.

Beyond her academic contributions, Vitalianoa is dedicated to professional organizations including the Italian Psychological Association (AIP), the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA), and serves on the advisory board for the Italian Mental Health Foundation. In 2023, she was honored to lead as the Chair of the Committee for Public Engagement in Psychology, working tirelessly to bridge the gap between psychological science and public understanding. Prior to this role, she served as President of the Italian Society for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in 2021.

The perspectives shared through her platform do not necessarily reflect the views of the associated organizations. For more information about her work and initiatives, visit www.drvitalianoa.com.