Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
The University of Coimbra (UC) is a reference in higher education and scientific research in Portugal founded in 1290. It includes 8 Faculties and 40 research centres, providing teaching and conducting research in almost all study fields. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra is considered to be one of the most important schools of medicine in Portugal. Our team has been working together in a number of scientific projects in the field of neurobiology of psychiatric disorders particularly those with significant social impact (e.g. ADHD). Moreover, we have been involved in disseminating scientific knowledge in the community. Joaquim Cerejeira, the Portuguese team Coordinator, has been extensively involved in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of thousands of patients with psychiatric conditions.
Fundada em 1290, a Universidade de Coimbra (UC) é uma instituição de referência no ensino superior e na investigação científica em Portugal. Constituída por 8 Unidades Orgânicas e 40 Centros de Investigação, abrangendo todas as áreas do conhecimento. A Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Coimbra é considerada uma das mais importantes escolas médicas de Portugal. Joaquim Cerejeira, Professor Auxiliar de Psiquiatria e médico psiquiatra é o coordenador da equipa portuguesa, tendo estado amplamente envolvido na avaliação, diagnóstico e tratamento de milhares de doentes na área da psiquiatria.
UC & Let’s Talk
The Portuguese team is led by Joaquim Cerejeira (UC/ Psychiatrist), being also part Ana Paula Silva (UC/Researcher), Fernanda Rodrigues (UC/ Paediatrician), Tânia Vieira da Silva (CHUC/ Psychiatrist), , Sara Pedroso (CHUC/ Child Psychiatrist), Maria Laureanao (CHUC/ Psychiatrist) Our aim is to increase awareness on promotion of children’s mental health in Portugal, implement and disseminate the Let’s Talk about Children method by training of professionals and the development of necessary guidance and training materials as well as a national and local plan for sustainable and continued implementation support.
Em Portugal, além de Joaquim Cerejeira, participam no projeto a investigadora da Faculdade de Medicina da UC e do Instituto de Investigação Clínica e Biomédica de Coimbra (iCBR), Ana Paula Silva; a docente da FMUC e especialista em pediatria, Fernanda Rodrigues; a psiquiatra Tânia Vieira da Silva, que lidera a equipa do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra; e as pedopsiquiatras Maria Laureano e Sara Pedroso.
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