4th Edition of Psychiatry and Addiction World Conference 2026

Biography

Maria da Luz B. R. Vale-Dias is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra (Portugal), and a specialist psychologist (in Clinical and Health Psychology; Educational Psychology; and advanced specialist in Justice Psychology), dedicating her work to the study of human development, mental health, and wellbeing throughout life. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and researches key contemporary topics such as well-being, mental health literacy, moral and social development, antisocial behavior, and the impact of technologies on development. She has collaborated on national and international research projects and is the author of several scientific publications. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has combined research, teaching, clinical practice and intervention, contributing to bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and the practical challenges in mental health, education, and citizenship. She has experience in international teaching, is a researcher at the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), and is a specialist psychologist, actively participating in scientific and academic networks that promote critical reflection and informed intervention in the field of human development and mental health.