I am an interdisciplinary researcher exploring how social media influence mental health perceptions, decision-making, and well-being. My work specifically focuses on the spread of mental health misinformation.
Bridging clinical psychology, health communication, and media studies.
My dissertation
"Not All Those Who Navigate Are Lost"
I completed my PhD at Università della Svizzera italiana with the support of a Doc.CH grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation. My dissertation, "Not All Those Who Navigate Are Lost" investigates how patients with higher levels of patient empowerment interact with mental health misinformation in online communities on Facebook.
"Digital mental health is here, but who is ensuring quality?"
– World Economic Forum
This question drives my research that focuses on how mental health patients navigate digital spaces and the risks they face, such as exposure to mental health misinformation.