Panagiota Balikou (Yulie)

Panagiota (Yulie) Balikou is a dedicated professional in the field of psychology and mental health, currently serving as Program Coordinator and Scientific Advisor at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative since February 2022. Balikou has extensive experience in academia as a lecturer at the College for Humanistic Sciences and the E Learning Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, contributing to the education of students in psychology and systemic psychotherapy. Previous roles include psychologist at the National Public Health Organization and lecturer in cognitive psychology, along with Project Manager of Psychosocial Projects at Consulting Company (Athenian Development SA), overseeing numerous initiatives aimed at social inclusion and education reform. Balikou holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Basic and Applied Cognitive Science from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and specialized training in family/systemic therapy, reflecting a strong academic foundation and commitment to the advancement of mental health services.