RESEARCH TOPICS
Focused on making health a vital resource, equally available to all, H4A research group develops knowledge, research and evidence-based interventions in psychology, focusing on health and well-being through a psychosocial and socioecological perspective. Their research expertise covers a) equity, inclusion and diversity in health; and b) social relationships and health.
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
HEARTS - Higher Education Action Response for Trauma Support
This Eramus+ funded project aims to co-design and pilot innovative methods and cooperation strategies for mental health promotion in HE for trauma prevention and support. + info
Time-to-Engage - Intentions and behaviours of using digital health technology by older adults: collaborative research
This 'la Caixa' funded project explores individual and contextual factors that interfere with the intention to use digital technologies in health by citizens in advanced age. + info
GreenCity4Aging - The effects of urban green streets on mobility, social integration and ageism against older people
This multidisciplinary project, funded by FCT, explores the perceptions, emotions and behaviours of older people regarding different urban street designs. + info
XpanDH - Expanding Digital Health through a pan-European EHRxF-based Ecosystem
This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aiming at mobilizing and building capacity in individuals and organisations to create, adapt and explore purposeful use of interoperable digital health solutions based on a shared adoption of the European Electronic Health Records Exchange format (EEHRxF) across Europe. + info