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Maryam Farhang

FONDECYT POSTDOCTORADO 2019, N Proyeto 3190275

Universidad de Las Américas

Santiago, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Aging ;Dementia; Psychosocial interventions; and assistive technology

Educación

  •  Doctor of Philosophy In Psychology, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA. India
  •  Master of Entire Psychology, UNIVERSITY OF PUNE. India, 2011
  •  Bachelor in General Psychology, ISLAMIZ AZAD UNIVERSITY. Irán, 2006
  •  Diploma course in Caregiving for Older people at the End of Life , University of Coimbra-Portugal . Portugal, 2017
  •  Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course , Shanti Yoga Teacher Training Institute. India, 2016
  •  Online training and certification course to administer and score the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA. , MoCA Clinic and Institute- Montreal. Canada, 2019
  •  Online course in GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE, Federal funds from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Universidad de Chile. Chile, 2019

Experiencia Académica

  •   Postdoctorado Part Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Santiago, Chile

    2017 - A la fecha

  •   Fondecyt Postdoctorado- Proyecto 3190275 Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

    Facultad de Medicina

    Santiago, Chile

    2019 - A la fecha

  •   Professor Asociada Full Time

    Universidad de Las Americas

    Salud y Sciencia Sociales

    Santiago, Chile

    2021 - A la fecha

  •   Young Researcher Other

    Millennium Institute for Caregiving Research, MICARE

    Santiago, Chile

    2021 - A la fecha

  •   Young Researcher Other

    Millennium Nucleus to Improve the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young People (Imhay)

    Santiago, Chile

    2018 - A la fecha

  •   Visiting Professor Other

    Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Canada

    2023 - 2023

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Educational Teacher of children with intelectual disabilityunder the age of 14 Full Time

    Rehabilitation Center of the Board of Trustees Martyrs of Felavaran

    Irán

    2003 - 2006

  •   A Superintendent of Training and Teaching the Instructor and Personnel in Rehabilitation Center

    Rehabilitation Center of the Board of Trustees Martyrs of Felavarjan,

    Irán

    2006 - 2007

  •   Counseling and rehabilitation services for the elderly and disabled People

    Farzanegan Rehabilitation Center

    Irán

    2012 - 2012

  •   Counseling and rehabilitation services for the elderly and disabled People

    Farzanegan Rehabilitation Center

    Irán

    2014 - 2014

  •   Counseling and Well-being Services in the field of Mental Health for Elderly People

    Under Supervision of Dr Nahid Zarei , Psychiatrist

    Irán

    2014 - 2014

  •   Doing Research about Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Positive Group Therapy among Mental Patients

    Parasto Rehabilitation Center, Under supervision of Dr. Soheila Salahi

    Irán

    2015 - 2015

Formación de Capital Humano


Research Methodology – Taller de metodologia de investigación- ENF705, Undergraduate students, Nursing school, Universidad de Las Americas (Udla)
Undergraduate Thesis Supervision- Udla

I have supervised the students , School of Nursing, Thesis Title: Revisión sistemática del impacto de las intervenciones de la realidad virtual sobre la cognición y las actividades de la vida diaria en personas mayores con deterioro cognitivo leve (DCL) entre 2010-2024
Students: Valeria Hurtado, Paula Madrid, Alejandra Monroy
Thesis Title: Efectividad de las terapias de mente y cuerpo en la rehabilitación del deterioro cognitivo o demencia en personas mayores: Una Revisión sistemática
Students: Nicole Cortés Martínez, Daniel Alfredo Garrido Araya, Diego Alejandro Hernández Herrera

I have presented a Diploma course in a comprehensive approach to the support and care of older people, Title: "Interventions based on mind and body aimed at caregivers of elderly people with dependency" el Programa Adulto Mayor, integrante del Centro Universidad catolica de Chile, Estudios de Vejez y
Envejecimiento, CEVE, in collaboration with the Millennium Institute for Care Research, MICARE Nov/2023

I have desinged Capsules of BRAIN LONGEVITY for older adults Otcuber 2022

Participation inn the coordination of the program socio-cuidado, Universidad de Las Americas, Nov 2023.

Member of Evaluation commission
Department of Psychology, Universidad de La Frontera, External evaluator for master thesis: Carolina Vivanco Jelve. Thesis titled: Schooling, cognitive functioning and cognitive reserve in adults and older people. 29/03/2022

Invited talks on Self-care strategies to promote brain longevity in older adults Research Centre on Aging (CdRV) at CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMSS), University of Sherbrooke, May 3rd 2023.


Premios y Distinciones

  •   POSTDOC grant FONDECYT n 3190275,

    FONDECYT

    Chile, 2019

    POSTDOC grant FONDECYT n 3190275, Project “Adaptation, implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of a yoga intervention based on mindfulness intervention (YBM) for older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)” Role: Principal Investigator

  •   Technical Assistance in FONDECYT Regular No 1171732

    FONDECYT

    Chile, 2017

    Project FONDECYT No 1171732, Project: “Effectiveness of a group- based psychosocial intervention to prevent anxiety and depression in older adults who consult in primary health care centers.” Role: Technical Assistance

  •   Director Alterno FONDEF ID23I10034

    FONDO NACIONAL DE CIENCIA,TECNOLOGIA E INNOVACION

    Chile, 2023

    National Research and Development Agency, Santiago, Chile, Grant Number: FONDEF ID23I10034, Project: “Lectogram: support system for the execution of activities of daily living for people with dementia” Role: Alternative-director. Aug 2023- 2025

  •   Alternative -director. proyecto NAM23I0070. NAM-ANID

    FONDO NACIONAL DE CIENCIA,TECNOLOGIA E INNOVACION

    Chile, 2023

    National Research and Development Agency, Santiago, Chile (ANID) and U.S. National Academy of Medicine, Grant Number: NAM23I0070. Project: “Non-invasive technologies (virtual reality and Cognitive stimulation) for the cognitive rehabilitation of Mild Cognitive Impairment in older adults”. Role: Alternative -director. Sep 2023- 2024

  •   Co investigadora FONDO CONCURSABLE PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN -Fondo Vinculación con el Medio 2024

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS

    Chile, 2024

    FONDO CONCURSABLE PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN -Fondo Vinculación con el Medio 2024. Project: "Strategies to strengthen self- care in of Nursing students and Early Childhood Education programs based on observation and photographic production”. Role: Co-Investigator. March 2024-2025

  •   Co investigadora Competitive Fund for Regular Research Projects 2023- UDLA,

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS

    Chile, 2023

    March 2023-2025 Competitive Fund for Regular Research Projects 2023- UDLA, Project: “Elderly trans* people in Chile: towards a psychosocial analysis of their Quality of Life” Role: Co-Investigator

  •   Investigador Principal-Competitive Fund for Regular Research Projects 2023- UDLA,

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS

    Chile, 2022

    March 2022-2023 Competitive Fund for Regular Research Projects 2023- UDLA, Project: “Impact of physical distancing on cognition, quality of life, mood and perceived psychological stress in older people during the covid-19 pandemic in Chile” Role: Principal Investigator.

  •   Postdoctoral Fund, Millennium Science Initiative Program –ICS13_005.

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Chile, 2017

    Postdoctoral Fund, Millennium Science Initiative Program –ICS13_005. Project: “The impact of mind-body intervention in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)” Role: Principal Investigator. Sep 2017- March 2019

  •   Principal Investigator.

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

    Chile, 2020

    March-2020-2021 Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Clinic-Universidad de Chile Project: “Impact of social isolation in older people during the Covid-19 pandemic” Role: Principal Investigator.


 

Article (21)

Abuse in Chilean Trans and Non-Binary Health Care: Results from a Nationwide Survey
Effects of Anxiety, Stress and Perceived Social Support on Depression and Loneliness Among Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Path Analysis
Self-Determination Skills in Ageing Women With Intellectual Disabilities
The impact of COVID-19 on deaths from dementia and Alzheimer's disease in Chile: an analysis of panel data for 16 regions, 2017-2022
Quality of life in adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems
Quality of Life of Elderly People with Severe Intellectual Disabilities in Chile Qualidade de vida para idosos com deficiência intelectual grave no Chile Calidad de vida en adultos mayores con discapacidades intelectuales severas en Chile
Impact of social isolation and coping strategies in older adults with mild cognitive impairment during the covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
The Impact of a Yoga-Based Mindfulness Intervention versus Psycho-Educational Session for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of a 40-weeks multicomponent exercise program and branched chain amino acids supplementation on functional fitness and mental health in frail older persons
Technology-Assisted Collaborative Care Program for People with Diabetes and/or High Blood Pressure Attending Primary Health Care: A Feasibility Study
Effectiveness of a group-based psychosocial program to prevent depression and anxiety in older people attending primary health care centres: a randomised controlled trial
Validation of the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory in Chilean older people
The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group therapy in General health, Happiness, and General Well-being among Mental disorder patients
Comparison Study of Mental Health, Self-Esteem, and Subjective Well-Being between male and female and different stream of studies
The study of the effectiveness of the Bowen Self-differentiation counseling on marital conflicts on married women in Isfahan
An Analytical Study of Mental Health, Self-esteem, and Subjective well-being among Government and Private College students
Effectiveness of Parent Occupation on Mental Health, Self-Esteem, and Subjective Well-Being among College Students
Effectiveness of parents Education on Mental Health Status, Self-Esteem, and Subjective Well-being of College Students
The Effects and Comparison in Treatment Approaches of Matrix; Methadone, Buprenorphine; Matrix with Buprenorphine and Matrix with Methadone in Methamphetamine Dependent Patients
Mental Health, Self-esteem, and Subjective well-being: An Analytical Study among Rural and Urban College Students
Self-Care Strategies in Novice Malaysian Counselors: A Case Study

Review (1)

Impact of mind-body interventions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review
1
Sandra Saldivia

Profesor Titular

Psiquiatria y Salud Mental

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION, DPTO DE PSIQUIATRIA Y SALUD MENTAL

CONCEPCION, Chile

1
Paulina Rincón

Profesora Asociada

Psicología

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

Concepción, Chile

2
Claudia Miranda

Profesor Investigador

Facultad de Enfermería

Universidad Andrés Bello

Santiago, Chile

1
Carolina Inostroza

Profesora Asociada

Departamento de Psicología

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

CONCEPCION, Chile

22
Maryam Farhang

FONDECYT POSTDOCTORADO 2019, N Proyeto 3190275

ENFERMERIA

Universidad de Las Américas

Santiago, Chile

1
Vasily Buhring

Profesional de apoyo y gestión de Jefatura de Carrera

Departamento de Psicología

Universidad de Concepción

Concepcion, Chile

1
Miriam Rubio

Profesor Asistente

Adulto y senescente

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago , Chile

1
Joseph Aslan

Docente Investigador

Facultad de Psicología y Humanidades

Universidad San Sebastián

Concepción, Chile

1
Javier Morán

Docente Adjunto

Psicología Clínica

Universidad de Valparaíso

Valparaíso, Chile