
Inês Saraiva
Assistant Professor
Disciplines
Health and Clinical Psychology
Neuropsychology
Taught Modules
Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment
Adult Psychological Assessment
Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Lisbon, where she teaches psychological assessment across the lifespan. PhD in Psychological Assessment from the University of Coimbra. Specialist certified by the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association in Neuropsychology and in Clinical and Health Psychology. Integrated researcher at CICPSI (Research Center for Psychological Science), Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, and collaborating member of CINEICC (Centre for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention) and the Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics Laboratory (PsyAssessmentLab), University of Coimbra. Her research focuses on applied psychology, particularly psychological and neuropsychological assessment, cognitive impairment and driving, digital technology and mental health, and the relationships between sport, cognition, and psychological functioning. She seeks to integrate teaching, research, and clinical practice in ways that advance psychological knowledge and promote the well-being of individuals and communities.
Neuropsychological Assessment
Neurocognitive Disorders and Driving
Sport, Cognition, and Psychological Functioning
Digital Technology and Mental Health
Back to School [Funding: European Commission, Erasmus+ Grant 2015-1-PL01-KA201-017100]
Chat or shattered? How misuse of generative AI chatbots influences mental health [Funding: Universidade Europeia Research & Development]
Problematic Smartphone Use and Its Relationship with Psychological Constructs in Portuguese-Speaking Countries [Funding: Universidade Europeia Research & Development]
Evaluation of the effectiveness of implementing the Kula Socio-Emotional Learning Programme among primary school pupils, their parents, and teachers [Funding: Universidade Europeia Research & Development]
Membro da Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Faculdade de Psicologia da Universidade de Lisboa
Membro de Grupo de Trabalho nomeado pelo Ministério da Justiça para realização de exame psicológico de seleção de Auditores/as de Justiça
Membro do Conselho Jurisdicional da Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses
Membro de Comissão para o Projeto de Acreditação de Testes e Provas Psicológicas no Âmbito da Avaliação de Condutores, Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses [2014-2018]
Ferreira, I. S. (2026). Doenças Neurodegenerativas e Aptidão para a Condução. In Diana Duro & Mauro Paulino (Coords.), Manual de Neuropsicologia (pp. 441-452). Pactor.
Pereira, M., Abreu, A. M., &., Ferreira, I. S. (2026). Differences in Processing Speed, Attention, and Executive Functions in Rugby and Padel Athletes. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41465-026-00353-9
Ferreira, I. S., Rando, B., Esteves, A., Castro, M., Xavier, I., & Abreu, A. M. (2025). Nomophobia and Its Predictors: The Role of Psychological, Sociodemographic, and Internet Use Factors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(10), 1495, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22101495
Maeneja, R., Rato, J., & Ferreira, I. S. (2025). How Is the Digital Age Shaping Young Minds? A Rapid Systematic Review of Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Exposure to ICT. Children, 12(5), 555. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12050555
Maeneja, R., Ferreira, I. S., & Abreu, A. M. (2024). Duration and Efficiency of Combined Vs. Isolated Aerobic Training Interventions In Post-Stroke Cognition: A Systematic Review. Portuguese Journal of Public Health, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1159/000535272
Ferreira, I. S., & Costa, R. (2023). Técnicas e Instrumentos de Avaliação Psicológica em Diferentes Fases do Ciclo de Vida. In T. Santos & M. Nery (Eds.), Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde: Da Teoria à Intervenção (pp. 69-102). Editora Sílabo.
Maeneja, R., Silva, C. R., Ferreira, I. S., & Abreu, A. M. (2023). Aerobic Physical Exercise vs. Dual-Task Cognitive Walking in Cognitive Rehabilitation of People with Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1258262
Maeneja, R., Ferreira, I. S., Silva, C. R., & Abreu, A. M. (2022). Cognitive Benefits of Exercise: Is There A Time-Of-Day Effect? Healthcare, 10(9). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10091766
Ferreira, I. S., Rosa, J. B., & Valente, L. (2018). Desporto Aventura: Contribuições da Neuropsicologia. In Ana M. Abreu & Joana Rato (Coords.), Neuropsicologia do Desporto e do Movimento Humano (pp. 179-195). Climepsi Editores.
Ferreira, I. S., Simões, M. R., & Firmino, H. (2016). Avaliação Psicológica dos Comportamentos de Condução de Pessoas Mais Velhas. In Horácio Firmino, Mário R. Simões, & Joaquim Cerejeira (Coords.), Saúde Mental das Pessoas mais Velhas (pp. 183-200). Lidel.
Ferreira, I. S., & Simões, M. R. (2015). Contributo da Avaliação Psicológica no Exame Clínico de Condutores com Doença Neurológica e Psiquiátrica: Revisão Teórica. Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Pública, 33(1), 57-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rpsp.2014.03.003
Simões, M. R., Pinho, M. S., Prieto, G., Sousa, L. B., Ferreira, I. S., Gonçalves, C., Pimentel, P., Santos, F., & Firmino, H. (2015). Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Revised (ACE-R). In Mário R. Simões, Isabel Santana, & Grupo de Estudos de Envelhecimento Cerebral e Demência (Coords.), Escalas e Testes na Demência (3ª ed., pp. 32-37). Novartis.
Ferreira, I. S., Simões, M. R., & Marôco, J. (2013). Cognitive and Psychomotor Tests as Predictors of On-Road Driving Ability in Older Primary Care Patients. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 21, 146-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2013.09.007
Ferreira, I. S., Simões, M. R., & Marôco, J. (2012). The Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Revised as a Potential Screening Test for Elderly Drivers. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 49, 278-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2012.03.036
Marmeleira, J., Ferreira, I. S., Melo, F., & Godinho, M. (2012). Associations Between Physical Activity and Driving-Related Cognitive Abilities in Older Drivers: An Exploratory Study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 115(2), 521–533. https://doi.org/10.2466%2F10.06.25.PMS.115.5.521-533
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Psychological assessment;
Neuropsychological assessment;
Mental health and fitness to drive;
Sport and mental health;
Digital technology and mental health.