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Dra. Márcia Mendes

Dra. Márcia Mendes

Psychology
Units
  • Hospital Lusíadas Paços de Ferreira
Consultations
  • Psychology Consultation
  • Psychology Consultation - Obesity
Book

Areas of Interest

Psychological support for patients undergoing bariatric surgery, in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative periods (up to 3 years after surgery) for emotional and cognitive support, in managing expectations, adapting to the new body image, lifestyle, preventing psychological complications such as depression and anxiety; Group therapies focused on treating depression and managing anxiety, promoting a space for sharing, support and emotional regulation.

Breve CV

Degree in Psychology (Clinical) from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra (1991-1996).
Psychologist at APCS - Paços (1996-2002).
Psychologist at ULSTS (since 2002).
Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and Transgression (2010).
Coordinator of the Psychology Unit at ULSTS (2014-2019).
Director of the Clinical Psychology Service at ULSTS (2019).
Specialty in Clinical and Health Psychology, Advanced Specialty in Neuropsychology and Advanced Specialty in Psychology of Justice by the OPP (2016).

Languages

Portuguese