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Planning and writing scientific manuscripts in the area of seasonal affective disorder (winter depression) and other disorders related to circadian rhythms. The data were assessed with a nationwide population-based health examination study in Finland called Health 2000. I also dedicate to developing self-help manuals about overcoming affective disorders. My research interests are based on seasonal variation in mood and behavior in winter depression and suicide mortality.I wrote and published a book called Effectiveness of Self-care in depression in Primary Health Care in October 2013. Programmes of self-care have been developed to deal with depression, a common affective disorder in modern days. Studies have proven their effectiveness using models such as CBT, Written Diary and Problem Solving. At the same time, it was contemplated the possibility to be applied in Primary Health Care settings.In the near future I am planning to research about chronotype in relation to mental and somatic health at a population level. These studies are going to be done by comparing two population based studies Health 2000 and Health 2011. At the same time I am planning to develop effective self-care treatments for circadian disruptions such as mood and sleep.

Developing and writing manuscripts about seasonal variation in mood and behaviour through data analysis and interpretation of results from the Health 2000 study. These manuscripts were: Seasonal changes in mood and behavior are linked to metabolic syndrome (2008), Indoors illumination and seasonal changes in mood and behavior are associated with the health-related quality of life (2008), Seasonal Symptoms and Indoors Illumination as Indicators of Mental Well-being (2008), Seasonal vegetative and affective symptoms in the Finnish general population: Testing the dual vulnerability and latitude effect hypotheses (2009), Experienced poor lighting contributes to the seasonal fluctuations in weight and appetite that relate to the metabolic syndrome (2009)and Exercise habits and alcohol use affect the report of seasonal changes in mental health (2009).I collaborated in the writing of a chapter called Self-care options of Seasonal Affective Disorder written by Dr Timo Partonen and ‎S. R. Pandi-Perumal in 2010. This second edition is the product of the previous award winning book that joined together distinguished scientists and opinion leaders to discuss the current and anticipated developments in the study and care of SAD. I attended and participated in international academic congresses in Europe such as the European Psychiatric Association (2007,2008) and in Finland Promoting Health in Urban Living at the University of Turku (2008) International Congress of Public Health in Helsinki (2009) and Nordic Congress of Sleep Research in Turku (2009).

I interviewed and applied various psychometric tests in the area of intelligence, personality, vocational orientation and projective. I also participated as a co-therapist in a clinical setting. I designed and participated in different workshops to improve personality and crisis intervention.

External psychologist in the application and interpretation of psychometric tests to candidates of the Hippodrome trade union who wished to work in the renewed Las Americas Hippodrome. The tests applied to these candidates were intelligence and projective.

Fellow in the human resources area. Assistant in the area of training and continuing education in the insurance area and recruitment of fellow candidates in Mexican universities.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Public Health

Activities and Societies: Erasmus exchange students

Master'S Degree, International Public Health/International Health, Health Care Quality Improvement

Activities and Societies: Erasmus Exchange Students

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Karate Group