Dr Stefania Tognin
Reader in Psychology of Early Intervention in Psychosis
- Honorary Clinical Psychologist
Research interests
- Psychology
Biography
I completed a degree in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Padua (2008). I obtained my registration as clinical psychologist both in Italy and the UK in 2014. In 2015, I completed a PhD in Psychosis Studies at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience where I am now Lecturer in Psychosis Studies. I also work as honorary clinical psychologist at the Outreach as Support in South London (OASIS, SLaM NHS Foundation Trust), early detection for psychosis team.
I work both in research and clinical settings with young people who are experiencing psychological difficulties that suggest they might be at high risk of developing psychosis. My work focuses on the role of biological, environmental and psychological factors in the development and progression of psychosis in young people.
Part of my research also focuses on the implementation and evaluation of vocational interventions, such as Individual Placement and Support, in early intervention for psychosis services.
Research interests:
- Psychosis risk factors
- Early intervention in psychosis
- Vocational interventions (e.g. Individual Placement and Support)
- Digital technologies and mental health
- Neuroimaging and psychosis
Dr. Stefania Tognin holds a degree in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology, along with a master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua, completed in 2008. In 2014, she became a registered Clinical Psychologist in both Italy and the UK. Dr. Tognin obtained her PhD in Psychosis Studies in 2015 from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), where she is currently Reader in Psychology of Early Intervention in Psychosis.
She also works as an honorary Clinical Psychologist with the Outreach and Support in South London (OASIS) team at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on early detection of psychosis.
Dr. Tognin’s dual roles in research and clinical practice involve supporting young people in the early stages of psychosis. Her research emphasizes the interaction of biological, environmental, and psychological factors in psychosis onset and progression. Additionally, she contributes to the design and evaluation of innovative interventions aimed at improving early psychosis services, promoting individualized care for those in the early stages of psychosis or at risk of developing a mental health disorder.
Research interests:
- Psychosis risk factors
- Early intervention in psychosis
- Novel vocational and psychosocial interventions (e.g. Individual Placement and Support)
- Digital technologies and mental health
- Neuroimaging and psychosis
Teaching:
Dr Tognin is Deputy Programme Leader and Deputy Chair of the MSc in Mental Health Studies (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/mental-health-studies-msc).
Dr Tognin leads the following modules:
- Basic Mental Health (core module)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (optional module)
- Voluntary Clinical Placements (optional module)
Dr. Stefania Tognin holds a degree in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology, along with a master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua, completed in 2008. In 2014, she became a registered Clinical Psychologist in both Italy and the UK. Dr. Tognin obtained her PhD in Psychosis Studies in 2015 from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), where she is currently Reader in Psychology of Early Intervention in Psychosis.
She also works as an honorary Clinical Psychologist with the Outreach and Support in South London (OASIS) team at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on early detection of psychosis.
Dr. Tognin’s dual roles in research and clinical practice involve supporting young people in the early stages of psychosis. Her research emphasizes the interaction of biological, environmental, and psychological factors in psychosis onset and progression. Additionally, she contributes to the design and evaluation of innovative interventions aimed at improving early psychosis services, promoting individualized care for those in the early stages of psychosis or at risk of developing a mental health disorder.
Research interests:
- Psychosis risk factors
- Early intervention in psychosis
- Novel vocational and psychosocial interventions (e.g. Individual Placement and Support)
- Digital technologies and mental health
- Neuroimaging and psychosis
Teaching:
Dr Tognin is Deputy Programme Leader and Deputy Chair of the MSc in Mental Health Studies (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/mental-health-studies-msc).
Dr Tognin leads the following modules:
- Basic Mental Health (core module)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (optional module)
- Voluntary Clinical Placements (optional module)