Stigmatization of children and adolescents with skin conditions
Quality of life and psychological adjustment in children with congenital melanocytic nevi
Impact of plastic-reconstructive surgery in children and adolescents with skin conditions
Publications
Masnari, O., Neuhaus, K., Schiestl, C. & Landolt, M. (2022). Psychosocial health and psychological adjustment in adolescents and young adults with congenital melanocytic nevi: Analysis of self-reports. Frontiers Psychology, Aug 25;13:911830. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.911830.
Neuhaus, K., Landolt, M.A, Theiler, M., Schiestl, C, & Masnari, O. (2020). Skin-related quality of life in children and adolescents with congenital melanocytic nevi - analysis of self- and parent reports. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 34(5), 1105-1111.doi: 10.1111/jdv.16131
Neuhaus, K., Landolt, M., Vojvodic, M., Böttcher-Haberzeth, S., Schiestl, C., Meuli, M., Masnari, O. (2020). Surgical treatment of children and youth with congenital melanocytic nevi: self- and proxy-reported opinions. Pediatric Surgery, 36(4), 501-512, doi: 10.1007/s00383-020-04633-z.
Masnari, O., Neuhaus, K., Aegerter, T., Reynolds, S., Schiestl, C. M., & Landolt, M. A. (2019). Predictors of health-related quality of life and psychological adjustment in children and adolescents with congenital melanocytic nevi: Analysis of parent reports. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 44(6), 714-725.
Harcourt, D., Hamlet, C., Feragen, K. B., Garcia-Lopez, L. J., Masnari, O., Mendes, J., Nobile, F. Okkerse, J., Pittermann, A., Spillekom-van Koulil, S., Stock, N.M. & Williamson, H. (2018). The provision of specialist psychosocial support for people with visible differences: A European survey. Body Image, 25, 35-39.
Masnari, O., Wälchli, R., Landolt, M., & Theiler, M. (2015). Umgang mit stigmatisierenden Hauterkrankungen im Kindesalter – Wie kann man dem Kind und den Angehörigen helfen? Dermatologie Praxis, 25(4), 22-28.
Masnari, O., Schiestl, C., Rossler, J., Gutlein, S. K., Neuhaus, K., Weibel, L., Meuli, M. & Landolt, M. A. (2013). Stigmatization predicts psychological adjustment and quality of life in children and adolescents with a facial difference. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 38(2), 162-172.
Masnari, O., Schiestl, C., Weibel, L., Wuttke, F., & Landolt, M. A. (2013). How children with facial differences are perceived by non-affected children and adolescents: Perceiver effects on stereotypical attitudes. Body Image, 10(4), 515-523.
Masnari, O., Landolt, M. A., Roessler, J., Weingaertner, S. K., Neuhaus, K., Meuli, M., & Schiestl, C. (2012). Self- and parent-perceived stigmatisation in children and adolescents with congenital or acquired facial differences. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 65(12), 1664-1670.
Baumgartner T., Speck D., Wettstein D., Masnari O., Beeli G., Jäncke L. (2008). Feeling present in arousing virtual reality worlds: Prefrontal brain regions differentially orchestrate presence experience in adults and children. Frontiers of Human Neuroscience, 2(8).
Curriculum vitae
Education
2019: Master of Advanced Studies in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Academy of Behavior Therapy in Children and Adolescents (AVKJ), Universities of Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland
2018: License in Psychotherapy (Fachtitel eidgenössisch anerkannte Psychotherapeutin)
2013: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
2011: Teaching Diploma for Secondary Education, University of Zurich, Switzerland, Subject Pedagogy/Psychology
2009: Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology, Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence, and Educational Science, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Work Experience
2013 to present: Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Clinical Psychologist, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Department of Psychosomatics and Psychiatry, Switzerland. Focus areas: Burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery, dermatology, and hand malformations.
2012 to present: Managing Director of the «Hautstigma-Initiative» (www.hautstigma.ch)
2012–2013: Postgraduate Psychologist, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Department of Psychosomatics and Psychiatry, Switzerland
2009–2012: PhD Student/Research Assistant, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Department of Psychosomatics and Psychiatry, Switzerland, Prof. Markus Landolt
Professional Memberships
Seit 2018: Member of "Face Equality International" as part of the "Hautstigma-Initiative"
2014 - 2018: Swiss Representative in the Management Committee of the European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) Action IS1210 «Appearance Matters»
