Luís Simões da Cunha, PhD

I am a Chartered Psychologist in Portugal, recognized by the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (Portuguese Official Psychologists Organization – OPP #189). With a specialization in Clinical Psychology and an advanced specialization in Neuropsychology, both accredited by OPP, my professional background combines rigorous academic training with extensive practical experience.

I am a co-author of several recently published papers in the field of psychology, contributing to the advancement of research and knowledge. My work is dedicated to both practice and education, and I am committed to sharing insights that can make a tangible impact on people's lives.

Please note: In some earlier courses, I used the pseudonym 'R. Chandra' as a means of protecting my identity. However, I have since decided to use my real name consistently moving forward. While certain parts of past videos or responses may still reference the pseudonym, I want to clarify that all content is created and authored by me.

Recent Publications:

Grasina, A., Espirito-Santo, H., Lemos, L., Vilar, M. M., Simões-Cunha, L., & Daniel, F. (2024). Mini-ACE: Validation Study Among Older People in Long-Term Care. Journal of Cognition.

Espirito-Santo, H., Paraíso, L., Andrade, D., Daniel, F., Grasina, A., Lemos, L., Simões-Cunha, L., & Bjureberg, J. (2023). Emotion dysregulation in older people: validity and reliability of an 8-item version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Aging & Mental Health, 1-9.

Espirito-Santo, H., Costa-Santos, H., Simões-Cunha, L., Lemos, L., Grasina, A., & Daniel, F. (2022). Does emotional dysregulation mediate the relationship between disability and depressive symptoms in older people?. Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología.

P.S. In addition to my background in psychology, I also hold formal education in Computer Science and have a strong interest in the intersection of psychology and technology. I am currently involved in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses that explore these areas.