23 January 2025 · Smart Cities
Energy poverty and thermal discomfort in Lisbon
Presentation of findings from a survey carried out in Lisbon and commentary on the health effects of thermal discomfort.
Environmental health; energy poverty
Media & Press
Public presence and science communication.
Interviews on TV, radio and press, podcasts, public interventions and science communication initiatives in national and international outlets.
Highlights
29 April 2022 · Expresso (Semanário n.º 2583, p. 46)
Two years on, fearing to take off the mask is normal
Interview on the fear of giving up the mask and psychological adjustment after two years of pandemic.
Pandemic; anxiety; face masks
17 January 2021 · Expresso
Mental health in the pandemic: there is exhaustion and nobody has infinite resilience
Interview on psychological exhaustion during the pandemic and the limits of resilience.
Pandemic; mental health; resilience
26 September 2019 · Observador
On World Environmental Health Day
Opinion piece on environmental health and the relationship between environment, behaviour and health.
Environmental health
26 January 2016 · Diário de Notícias
If a child says they do not want to eat more, they should not be forced
Interview on child feeding, parental pressure and respect for hunger and satiety cues.
Child feeding; self-regulation
July 2014 · Atlas da Saúde / Lusa
Excess weight, dieting and weight regain
Coverage of a DECO study on weight-loss attempts, weight regain and associated psychological factors.
Obesity; eating behaviour
Chronological archive
39 entries- 23 January 2025Smart CitiesNotícia
Energy poverty and thermal discomfort in Lisbon
Presentation of findings from a survey carried out in Lisbon and commentary on the health effects of thermal discomfort.
Environmental health; energy povertyResearcher, quotedOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 15 November 2023Revista PrevenirPublicação social
The more severe the depressive episode
Magazine post highlighting a statement by Osvaldo Santos on the severity of depression and response to different interventions.
Depression; psychotherapy; antidepressantsExpert quotedOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 16 October 2023Heróis da FrutaVídeo / apresentação
Healthy eating in schools: presentation of the Heróis da Fruta Report 2022/2023
Public presentation of the Heróis da Fruta 2022/2023 report, with Osvaldo Santos as coordinator of the EnviHeB Lab.
Healthy eating; schoolsModerator and presenterOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 29 April 2022Expresso (Semanário n.º 2583, p. 46)Entrevista / imprensa
Two years on, fearing to take off the mask is normal
Interview on the fear of giving up the mask and psychological adjustment after two years of pandemic.
Pandemic; anxiety; face masksInterviewee - 29 April 2022Revista PrevenirVídeo
Three myths everyone repeats about our capacity to change
Video by Revista Prevenir summarising ideas attributed to Osvaldo Santos on behaviour change.
Behaviour changeExpert quotedOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 30 June 2021Jornal de Notícias / Notícias MagazineRevista / web
Holidays on the move only when the pandemic parks
Article on holidays, mobility and behavioural caution during the pandemic, with input from Osvaldo Santos.
Pandemic; holidays; behaviourExpert quotedOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 28 March 2021SÁBADOReportagem
The end of the kiss on the cheek, or how the pandemic will change our behaviour
Feature on lasting changes in greetings and social interaction, with comments by Osvaldo Santos.
Pandemic; social behaviourExpert quotedOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 11 March 2021Saúde+Notícia
Behavioural scientists task force
Lusa news report on the team created to support the public response to the pandemic.
Covid-19; behavioural scienceTask force member, namedThe creation of the task force was also reported by Expresso (11 March 2021).
Original sourceLink to the original source. - 17 January 2021ExpressoEntrevista
Mental health in the pandemic: there is exhaustion and nobody has infinite resilience
Interview on psychological exhaustion during the pandemic and the limits of resilience.
Pandemic; mental health; resilienceIntervieweeFollow-up coverage of this interview in VER magazine (22 January 2021).
Archived versionOriginal unavailable; link to an archived version. - 16 July 2020Ordem dos Psicólogos PortuguesesDebate em vídeo
Communication and (Psychological) Health Literacy — Debate à 5.ª
Panel debate on communication and psychological health literacy.
Health literacy; communicationPanellistOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 20 June 2020ISAMB — Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de LisboaWebinar
Webinar #2 — Looking for new habits: from intentions to ways of being
Webinar on intentions, habit formation and behaviour change.
Behaviour change; habitsSpeakerOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 29 March 2020ObservadorArtigo de opinião
Carpe diem
Reflection on the experience of the pandemic, uncertainty and ways of living in the present.
Pandemic; behaviour; mental healthAuthor - 26 September 2019ObservadorArtigo de opinião
On World Environmental Health Day
Opinion piece on environmental health and the relationship between environment, behaviour and health.
Environmental healthAuthor - 24 July 2018Ordem dos Psicólogos PortuguesesVídeo web
Valorizar-me — Osvaldo Santos
Short video by the Portuguese Psychologists Association featuring Osvaldo Santos.
Psychology; professional recognitionFeatured speakerOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - May 2018PSIS21 (n.º 13)Revista institucional
An inclusive journal is strategic
Interview on the editorial and scientific strategy of the journal of the Portuguese Psychologists Association.
Science communication; psychologyIntervieweeOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 3 February 2017Diário de NotíciasImprensa / web
Portugal tests a system to assess the nutrition of 2 million older adults
News report on a nutritional assessment system for the older population, with statements by Osvaldo Santos.
Nutrition; ageingExpert quoted - 26 January 2016Diário de NotíciasImprensa / web
If a child says they do not want to eat more, they should not be forced
Interview on child feeding, parental pressure and respect for hunger and satiety cues.
Child feeding; self-regulationInterviewee - July 2014Atlas da Saúde / LusaNotícia
Excess weight, dieting and weight regain
Coverage of a DECO study on weight-loss attempts, weight regain and associated psychological factors.
Obesity; eating behaviourStudy lead, quotedAlso published in Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhã (CM ao Minuto), SOL, Açoriano Oriental, Diário Digital, Jornal Açores 9, Jornal da Madeira, Jornal Médico, RCM Pharma, SAPO Saúde, SAPO Mulher, Atlas da Saúde, Fórum Enfermagem, Pontos de Vista, Tâmega Sousa, ZAP and Protege o que é bom.
- October/November 2013Teste SaúdeArtigo de revista
Mindfulness training
Article featuring an interview with the clinical psychologist responsible for the study.
Mindfulness; depressionInterviewee, study leadArchived versionPublisher-held rights — reference only. - September 2013SAPO Saúde / LusaNotícia
Mindfulness and depression prevention
Coverage of a study published in Teste Saúde on awareness and use of mindfulness practices.
Depression; mindfulnessStudy lead, quotedAlso published in Impala, Netfarma, SOL and on the Ângela Escada blog.
- May 2013RTP Notícias / LusaTelevisão / notícia
Economic crisis and access to psychological support
Findings of a study on the postponement of help-seeking for psychological support during the economic crisis.
Psychotherapy; mental healthStudy lead, quotedAlso published by TSF and iOnline.
Original sourceLink to the original source. - 28 January 2011Rádio RenascençaNotícia
Adopting a child takes three years on average
Coverage of the main findings of the study on adoption.
AdoptionStudy lead, quotedArchived versionOriginal unavailable; link to an archived version. - 27 January 2011VisãoRevista
A child to call your own
Feature on DECO's first national survey of adoption experiences.
AdoptionStudy lead, quotedPublisher-held rights — reference only. - 2011DECO PROTESTEWeb institucional
Giving blood promotes well-being
DECO article on the results of a study on blood donation and donor well-being.
Blood donation; well-beingStudy coordinator - 15 July 2010Ciência Viva TVVídeo web
Health information of the Portuguese population
Science communication video on health information of the Portuguese population.
Health information and literacySpeaker - 30 March 2010RTP1TV
Study on infertility
Interview about a DECO study on infertility, diagnosis and access to treatment.
InfertilityStudy coordinator, intervieweeOriginal sourceLink to the original source. - 29 March 2010TSFRádio / web
Infertility affects ten per cent of couples
Statement as coordinator of the study on infertility.
InfertilityStudy coordinator, quotedArchived versionOriginal unavailable; link to an archived version. - 2010DECO PROTESTEWeb institucional
DECO at Expo Sénior 50+
DECO participation in Expo Sénior 50+, featuring a study on the diet of older people and a workshop.
Ageing; nutritionStudy and workshop coordinator - 21 June 2007Interface Saúde (e-newsletter n.º 50)Entrevista web
Interview on health centres and patient satisfaction
Interview on the study of determinants of patient satisfaction and on the reform of health centres in Portugal.
Health centres; patient satisfactionInterviewee - 25 January 2007PÚBLICOImprensa
Spain to adapt clothing sizes to real women
Commentary on the Spanish initiative to bring clothing sizes closer to the real measurements of the female population.
Body image; obesityExpert quoted - 6 April 2006BBC BrasilNotícia / entrevista
International survey on sexuality and abuse
News report based on the international survey published by consumer associations, with statements from the researcher responsible.
Sexuality; sexual abuseResearch lead, quotedArchived versionOriginal unavailable; link to an archived version. - August/September 2005Teste SaúdeArtigo de revista
Oral health: only for those who can afford it
Study of more than five thousand people on habits, dental visits and economic barriers to oral health care.
Oral health; inequalityStudy leadPublisher-held rights — reference only. - July–August 2005RFM, Antena 1, Rádio Comercial, Correio da Manhã, Destak, Metro, Jornal da Madeira e O Primeiro de JaneiroDossiê
Coverage of the national oral health study
A set of radio broadcasts and press reports recovered around the study published in Teste Saúde. Coverage of the study findings, without a personal name credit.
Oral healthStudy lead (not named in the coverage)Coverage recovered in RFM, Antena 1, Rádio Comercial, Correio da Manhã, Destak, Metro, Jornal da Madeira and O Primeiro de Janeiro.
Publisher-held rights — reference only. - 27 September 2004Rádio RenascençaRádio / web
Why people are sleeping less and less
Commentary on the DECO survey about sleep duration and quality.
Sleep; stressExpert commentaryArchived versionOriginal unavailable; link to an archived version. - July/August 2001Teste SaúdeArtigo de revista
The secret to losing weight
International survey on weight-loss strategies, weight maintenance and well-being.
Obesity; eating behaviourAuthorship confirmed bibliographicallyPublisher-held rights — reference only. - 1999Teste Saúde (n.º 21)Artigo de revista
Physical exercise and well-being: a sound mind in a sound body
Popular-science article on the relationship between physical exercise and well-being.
Physical activity; well-beingAuthorPublisher-held rights — reference only. - 1998Teste Saúde (n.º 12)Artigo de revista
Antihypertensive medication: a study on quality of life
Popular-science article on antihypertensive medication and quality of life.
Hypertension; quality of lifeCo-authorPublisher-held rights — reference only. - AEFMLPodcast / vídeo
#inhouse4healthstudents No. 2 — Procrastination
Procrastination; habits; students; psychologyListen/watch episodeLink to the original source. - AEFMLPodcast / vídeo
#inhouse4healthstudents No. 1 — Thinking About Habits
Habits; behaviour change; healthListen/watch episodeLink to the original source.
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