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Personal profile
Research interests
I am a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Youth Mental Health at Orygen - Centre for Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Australia. I am a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK and at KU Leuven, Belgium
Research
My research has been in two areas; Early Intervention and Immersive Reality (XR) applied to mental health. My work has focused on the prevention and early detection of mental health problems, in particular psychosis. I have extensive experience in service implementation in the community and I set up the first service for prevention and early detection of psychosis in a prison setting.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, A randomised Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Treatment Refractory Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia, University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, University of Groningen
Award Date: 1 Jan 1995
External positions
Visiting Professor, KU Leuven
1 Mar 2019 → …
President of IEPA-Early Intervention in Mental Health
1 Jan 2019 → 1 Jan 2021
President-Elect, IEPAEarly Interevention in Mental Health https://iepa.org.au/
1 Jan 2017 → 31 Dec 2019
External examiner for the Mental Health Sciences Research/Clinical Mental Health Sciences , UCL University College London
2015 → 2018
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The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health
McGorry, P. D., Mei, C., Dalal, N., Alvarez-Jimenez, M., Blakemore, S. J., Browne, V., Dooley, B., Hickie, I. B., Jones, P. B., McDaid, D., Mihalopoulos, C., Wood, S. J., El Azzouzi, F. A., Fazio, J., Gow, E., Hanjabam, S., Hayes, A., Morris, A., Pang, E. & Paramasivam, K. & 34 others, , 13 Aug 2024, In: The Lancet Psychiatry. 11, 9, p. 731-774 44 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Advances in the use of virtual reality to treat mental health conditions
Bell, I. H., Pot-Kolder, R., Rizzo, A., Rus-Calafell, M., Cardi, V., Cella, M., Ward, T., Riches, S., Reinoso, M., Thompson, A., Alvarez-Jimenez, M. & Valmaggia, L., Aug 2024, In: Nature Reviews Psychology. 3, 8, p. 552-567 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Immersive virtual reality as a novel approach to investigate the association between adverse events and adolescent paranoid ideation
Gayer-Anderson, C., Knowles, G., Beards, S., Turner, A., Stanyon, D., Davis, S., Blakey, R., Lowis, K., Dorn, L., Ofori, A., Rus-Calafell, M., Morgan, C. & Valmaggia, L., 28 Jun 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Physical Activity with Immersive Virtual Reality: A Systematic Review
Mocco, A., Valmaggia, L., Bernardi, L., Alfieri, M. & Tarricone, I., 23 May 2024, In: Cyberpsychology Behavior And Social Networking. 27, 5, p. 303-317 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Virtual food exposure with positive mood induction or social support to reduce food anxiety in anorexia nervosa: A feasibility study
Natali, L., Meregalli, V., Rowlands, K., Di Pietro, J., Treasure, J., Collantoni, E., Meneguzzo, P., Tenconi, E., Favaro, A., Fontana, F., Ceccato, E., Sala, A., Valmaggia, L. & Cardi, V., Mar 2024, In: The International journal of eating disorders. 57, 3, p. 703-715 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)
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VRCET: Development, evaluation and testing of a VR enhanced CET intervention integrated with a wearable device to improve treatment outcomes, prevent relapse and aid recovery of people with cocaine dependence
Deluca, P. (Primary Investigator), Drummond, C. (Co-Investigator), Stahl, D. (Co-Investigator) & Valmaggia, L. (Co-Investigator)
NIHR National Institute For Health & Care Research
1/05/2024 → 30/04/2027
Project: Research
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Illuminating a joyless life: A transdiagnostic approach to anhedonia.
Edwards, C. (Primary Investigator), Carr, E. (Co-Investigator), Cella, M. (Co-Investigator) & Valmaggia, L. (Co-Investigator)
1/11/2023 → 31/10/2028
Project: Research
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Understanding the aetiology and treatment of disordered gambling: exploring the interaction of products, environment, and individual susceptibility
Sharman, S. (Primary Investigator) & Valmaggia, L. (Co-Investigator)
25/07/2022 → 24/07/2026
Project: Research
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Pathways to psychosis among cannabis users
Di Forti, M. (Primary Investigator), Dobson, R. (Co-Investigator), Rico, B. (Co-Investigator), Strang, J. (Co-Investigator), Valmaggia, L. (Co-Investigator) & Wong, C. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/2020 → 31/08/2026
Project: Research
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Identifying and mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on inequalities experienced by people from BAME backgrounds working in health and social care
Hatch, S. (Primary Investigator), Marlow, S. (Co-Investigator), Onwumere, J. (Co-Investigator), Rafferty, A. M. (Co-Investigator), Stevelink, S. (Co-Investigator), Valmaggia, L. (Co-Investigator) & Woodhead, C. (Co-Investigator)
ESRC Economic and Social Research Council
13/07/2020 → 12/01/2022
Project: Research
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Peggy Pollack Research Fellowship
Valmaggia, L. (Recipient)
2008 → 2012Activity: Other › Types of Award - Fellowship awarded competitively
Prizes
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NARSAD, Young Investigator Award
Valmaggia, L. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Presidents’ Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge.
Valmaggia, L. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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