Dra. Márcia Mendes

Dra. Márcia Mendes

Hospital Lusíadas Paços de Ferreira:

Languages

Portuguese

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.

Consultations

Psychology Consultation, Psychology Consultation - Obesity

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).