Elena Tomba

Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, author of over 70 publications in high-impact international journals. An expert in healthy and pathological eating behaviors, she leads the EATeam, a research group dedicated to the assessment, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders (ED). Since 2022, she has been the Principal Investigator of PSY-FOOD, a project exploring the role of individual psychological factors in promoting healthy and sustainable food choices, in line with the UN 2030 Agenda goals (PNRR – OnFood project). Her scientific work also includes Clinical Eco-Psychology, the study of eco-emotions, and mindfulness-based interventions, with a focus on psychological well-being for individuals and the planet. She is interested in treatment approaches supported by new technologies to enhance mental health and healthy eating behaviors. A Well-being Specialist, she served as Assistant and Associate Editor for Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (2007–2020). Since 2025, she has been Director of the School of Specialization in Clinical Psychology. Go to the Curriculum vitae