Michael Galea
University of Malta, Malta
Biography
Michael Galea is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the Mental Health Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta. He read Master’s in Pastoral Theology from the University of London, UK, a Master’s in Science in Pastoral Psychology from the University of Loyola, Baltimore, MD, USA. Furthermore, he did his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the same university. He has worked in different settings and with various populations, including addiction counselling (Sedqa), as a Consultant Psychologist (Malta Prison system), family and individual psychotherapy (Appogg, Cana Movement). Besides private practice, he is a Senior Lecturer at the Mental Health Department, University of Malta. He has authored a number of peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters in books, and is working on two new books, besides those already published. He is a regular participant in a popular live TV show on mental health - related subjects, which includes phone-in participations as well. His current research interests include stress and burnout at work, post-traumatic growth and psychology of religion & spirituality.
Abstract
Abstract : Progressive impact of burnout on nurses' wellbeing