Dr Valleri Switzer

Discipline and area of speciality

Psychological practice in the general hospital setting Psychological and emotional aspects of illness Injury and Disease

Research interests

psycho-social impact of medical conditions in respect of mental health and quality of life process of coping and adjustment when bad things happen role of resilience in dealing with adversity psychological trauma in the context of medical events effectiveness of psychological interventions in facilitating coping and adjustment responses role of attachment in the interaction between patient and medical care team psychological health and wellbeing of frontline health care staff