2024 - PhD in Psychological Sciences, University of Padua, Italy
2021 - Licensed CBT Psychotherapist, Studi Cognitivi, Milan, Italy
2017 - Psychologist, University of Pavia, Italy
2016 - Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, University San-Raffaele, Milan, Italy
2012 - Bachelor's degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Statistics and Probability
The Italian Version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-8 (DERS-8): A Two-Step Assessment of Structural Validity, Psychometric Properties, and Clinical Cut-Off Alessandro Alberto Rossi, Anna Panzeri, Stefania Mannarini BMC Psychology, 2025 Background Emotion regulation difficulties (ERD) serve as a transdiagnostic risk factor for psychopathology, and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) is a widely-used self-report measure. Brief versions of such tools are essential for integration into longer assessment batteries and for longitudinal monitoring. However, DERS-8 has not yet been validated in the Italian context. Objective This study aimed to provide the Italian validation of DERS-8 by examining its psychometric properties, factorial structure, and cut-off scores to distinguish between acceptable and at-risk levels of ERD, along with normative data. Methods In Study 1 (N = 2016), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to test the DERS-8 structural validity. Also, its psychometric properties were tested. In Study 2 (N = 4221), measurement invariance across age and gender was conducted in an independent sample, together with a deep investigation of psychometric properties and clinical cut-off. Results Study 1 revealed that, initial model fit was poor but improved to good fit indexes after correlating specific residual pairs. Indeed, after correlating residuals between items #2-#4, #1-#7, and #3-#6, IT-DERS-8 provided good fit indexes (RMSEA = 0.042; 90%CI[0.033, 0.052], CFI = 0.997; SRMR = 0.029) as well as good psychometric properties. Study 2 successfully replicated these results and showed that it is invariant between groups male and females and between ≤ 49 and ≥ 50 years old. Lastly, a cut-off of 25 showed adequate accuracy in classifying individuals with ‘non-problematic’ and ‘at risk’ ERD (AUC = 0.864). Discussion The IT-DERS-8 has solid psychometric properties and, given its normative data and cut-off, represents a valid measure for assessing and identifying individuals with non-problematic (vs. at risk) in Italian adult samples.
Psychological and Physical Health Improvements After Coronary Bypass: A Longitudinal Study in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Anna Panzeri, Giovanni Bruno, Giorgio Bertolotti, Andrea Spoto, Daniela Corbellini, et al. European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, 2025 Background: Patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery often experience both physical and psychological challenges in the post-acute phase and thus follow an integrated rehabilitation program. Objective: This study aimed to examine changes in anxiety, depression, physical health, and mental health from admission to discharge and during a follow-up period up to 6 months after discharge. Methods: This study investigated longitudinal trends in the psychological and physical health of 608 patients (aged 65.75 ± 9.03 years, 80% male) undergoing a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program following CABG surgery. Repeated measures linear mixed models were used. Results: Significant reductions in depression (b = −7.30, p < 0.001) and anxiety (b = −2.22, p < 0.001) from admission to discharge were predicted by factors such as age (dep: b = 0.08, p < 0.001), male sex (dep: b = −1.15, p < 0.001), psychological symptoms (depression predicted by anxiety: b = 0.24, p < 0.001; anxiety predicted by depression: b = 1.25, p < 0.001), and the absence of preexisting stress (dep: b = 0.68, p < 0.001; anx: b = 1.68, p < 0.018). During the follow-up period from 45 days to 6 months postdischarge, physical health significantly improved (b = 3.77, p < 0.001), as predicted by age (b = −0.14, p < 0.001), male sex (b = 3.22, p < 0.001), mental health (b = 0.14, p < 0.001), and ejection fraction >35% (b = 3.56, p < 0.05). Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of considering both physical and psychological factors when designing rehabilitation programs for postacute CABG patients.
Mindfulness Improves Awareness and Cortisol Levels During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Randomised Controlled Trial in Healthcare Workers Anna Panzeri, Ornella Bettinardi, Fabio Giommi, Maddalena Grassi, Massimo Rossetti, et al. Healthcare Switzerland, 2025 Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare professionals (HCPs) faced extremely high levels of work-related stress, which negatively affected their mental health, job satisfaction, and patient care. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs can help mitigate these challenges. Method: A randomised controlled trial design was used to evaluate the effects of an 8-week MBSR intervention on stress-related outcomes among HCPs compared with a control group. The comprehensive assessment included cortisol levels, perceived stress, attention and awareness, emotional fatigue, and job strain. Results: The MBSR intervention significantly reduced cortisol levels in the short term and improved attention and awareness, with sustained benefits during follow-up. Medium to medium–large effect sizes were observed for job strain and emotional fatigue, although statistical significance was not achieved. Similarly, perceived stress showed negligible changes over time. The variability in stress responses highlights the importance of personalised approaches to mindfulness interventions. Discussion: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, MBSR is promising for improving attention and awareness and reducing physiological stress markers in HCPs, although its effects on other occupational outcomes remain uncertain. Future research should focus on longer interventions to maximise the benefits of mindfulness practices in healthcare settings.
More than Body Appearance! Improving body image in young women through a functionality-focused intervention combined with psychoeducation: A randomized controlled trial Silvia Cerea, Anna Panzeri, Beatrice Burdisso, Gioia Bottesi, Paolo Mancin, et al. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2025 ObjectivesBody dissatisfaction is a public health concern, prevalent among women. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a 2‐week online functionality‐focused intervention combined with psychoeducation on improving body image among young women at both high and low risk of Body Image Disorders (BIDs).DesignA randomized controlled trial was conducted among young women at high risk and low risk of developing BIDs.MethodsIn total, 231 young women (n = 64 at high risk of BIDs) were randomized into: experimental (n = 113) and waitlist (n = 118) groups. The experimental group underwent the intervention at baseline (T0) for 15 days (T1), while the waitlist group started the intervention at T1 for 15 days (T2). Participants completed questionnaires about body and functionality appreciation, eating disorders (EDs) risk and extreme body dissatisfaction at baseline, 15 days from baseline and 30 days from baseline.ResultsMixed linear models revealed enhancements in body and functionality appreciation post‐intervention for women at both high risk and low risk of BIDs. Reductions in EDs risk and body dissatisfaction were observed in participants at high risk.ConclusionsThe intervention proves to be useful in promoting a positive body image (i.e. body and functionality appreciation) in women at both high and low risk of BIDs, while the results concerning the risk of developing EDs and extreme body dissatisfaction are more nuanced.
Supporting rehabilitation patients with COVID-19 during the pandemic: Experiences from a technologybased psychological approach Ceur Workshop Proceedings, 2020
The placebo effect in reading performance: A cross-over experimental study S Franceschini, S Bertoni, P Pluchino, A Panzeri, G Bruno, M Mancarella, ... Acta Psychologica 266, 106776 , 2026 2026
The Uncertainty in Illness Questionnaire (UIQ): development and validation of a clinically oriented measure for patients and caregivers A Panzeri, M Ghisi, AA Rossi, A Spoto, G Vidotto, G Bottesi Health and Quality of Life Outcomes , 2026 2026
Adult attachment, psychological stress, and quality of life: insights into Italian veterinary medicine students’ mental health A Panzeri, G Santoro, M Pezzi, S Macelloni, M Brscic, A Schianchi, ... BMC psychology , 2026 2026
The Italian version of the difficulties in emotion regulation Scale-8 (DERS-8): a two-step assessment of structural validity, psychometric properties, and clinical cut-off AA Rossi, A Panzeri, S Mannarini BMC psychology 13 (1), 1137 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Psychological and Physical Health Improvements After Coronary Bypass: A Longitudinal Study in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation A Panzeri, G Bruno, G Bertolotti, A Spoto, D Corbellini, A Brandonisio, ... European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 15 (10 … , 2025 2025
Mindfulness Improves Awareness and Cortisol Levels During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Randomised Controlled Trial in Healthcare Workers A Panzeri, O Bettinardi, F Giommi, M Grassi, M Rossetti, P Barile, ... Healthcare 13 (19), 2455 , 2025 2025
The Italian standardization of the cerebellar cognitive affective/Schmahmann syndrome scale: cognitive profiling in a healthy, heterogeneous population M Devita, A Ravelli, A Panzeri, A Castaldo, M Arioli, G Olivito, A Berardi, ... The Cerebellum 24 (5), 138 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
From Intolerance of Uncertainty to Cyberchondria through Information Overload: The Italian Validation of the Cyberchondria Severity Scale 12 (CSS-12) and a Mediation Model A Panzeri, G Bottesi, A Vieno, MM Spada, M Ghisi, V Fin, C Marino 2025
Decoding the mind: A RAG-LLM on ICD-11 for decision support in psychology M Cremaschi, D Ditolve, C Curcio, A Panzeri, A Spoto, A Maurino Expert Systems with Applications 279, 127191 , 2025 2025 Citations: 22
More than Body Appearance! Improving body image in young women through a functionality‐focused intervention combined with psychoeducation: A randomized controlled trial S Cerea, A Panzeri, B Burdisso, G Bottesi, P Mancin, M Rapisarda, ... British Journal of Clinical Psychology 64 (2), 415-441 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
The role of attachment and parental bonding in the psychosocial assessment of transplant candidates: a cross-sectional study ML Pistorio, C De Pasquale, M Veroux, G Bottesi, U Granziol, A Panzeri, ... BMC psychology 13 (1), 227 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
PENguIN: A mental health application employing gamification and token economy to boost therapeutic adherence in young users M Cremaschi, GR Avis, AQ Zhao, E Guarnieri, A Panzeri, A Spoto Computers in Human Behavior Reports 17, 100586 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
When one size doesn’t fit all: Exploring borderline personality subtypes and their nomological networks in a nonclinical population E Fanti, A Panzeri, E Carraro, A Spoto, G Bottesi 2025
The shield of self-esteem: buffering against the impact of traumatic experiences, fear, anxiety, and depression AA Rossi, SFM Pizzoli, I Fernandez, R Invernizzi, A Panzeri, F Taccini, ... Behavioral Sciences 14 (10), 901 , 2024 2024 Citations: 20
The impact of trauma core dimensions on anxiety and depression: A latent regression model through the Post-Traumatic Symptom Questionnaire (PTSQ) AA Rossi, A Panzeri, I Fernandez, R Invernizzi, F Taccini, S Mannarini Scientific Reports 14 (1), 23036 , 2024 2024 Citations: 19
Deep into cognition: the neuropsychological identikit of younger and older individuals after COVID-19 infection M Devita, A Ravelli, A Panzeri, E Di Rosa, P Iannizzi, G Bottesi, C Ceolin, ... Biology 13 (10), 754 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Emotional regulation, coping, and resilience in informal caregivers: A network analysis approach A Panzeri, G Bottesi, M Ghisi, C Scalavicci, A Spoto, G Vidotto Behavioral Sciences 14 (8), 709 , 2024 2024 Citations: 36
Ascent and attachment in pea plants: A matter of iteration S Guerra, G Bruno, A Spoto, A Panzeri, Q Wang, B Bonato, V Simonetti, ... Plants 13 (10), 1389 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Assessment in Health Psychology: Development, Validation and Applications of Self-Report Tools for Patients and Caregivers A Panzeri Università degli studi di Padova , 2024 2024
The rising of the shield hero. Development of the Post-Traumatic Symptom Questionnaire (PTSQ) and assessment of the protective effect of self-esteem from trauma-related anxiety … AA Rossi, A Panzeri, F Taccini, A Parola, S Mannarini Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma 17 (1), 83-101 , 2024 2024 Citations: 33
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
The anxiety-buffer hypothesis in the time of COVID-19: When self-esteem protects from the impact of loneliness and fear on anxiety and depression A Rossi, A Panzeri, G Pietrabissa, GM Manzoni, G Castelnuovo, ... Frontiers in psychology 11, 2177 , 2020 2020 Citations: 258
Measurement invariance of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) across four European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic M Shevlin, S Butter, O McBride, J Murphy, J Gibson-Miller, TK Hartman, ... BMC psychiatry 22 (1), 154 , 2022 2022 Citations: 156
Interventions for psychological health of stroke caregivers: a systematic review A Panzeri, S Rossi Ferrario, G Vidotto Frontiers in psychology 10, 2045 , 2019 2019 Citations: 130
Factors impacting resilience as a result of exposure to COVID-19: The ecological resilience model A Panzeri, M Bertamini, S Butter, L Levita, J Gibson-Miller, G Vidotto, ... PloS one 16 (8), e0256041 , 2021 2021 Citations: 123
The Italian version of the difficulties in emotion regulation scale–short form (IT-DERS-SF): A two-step validation study AA Rossi, A Panzeri, S Mannarini Journal of psychopathology and behavioral assessment 45 (2), 572-590 , 2023 2023 Citations: 69
The psychological experience and intervention in post-acute COVID-19 inpatients S Rossi Ferrario, A Panzeri, P Cerutti, D Sacco Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 413-422 , 2021 2021 Citations: 68
The Italian COVID-19 psychological research consortium (IT C19PRC): general overview and replication of the UK study G Bruno, A Panzeri, U Granziol, F Alivernini, A Chirico, F Galli, F Lucidi, ... Journal of Clinical Medicine 10 (1), 52 , 2020 2020 Citations: 53
Psychological difficulties of LVAD patients and caregivers: a follow up over one year from discharge S Rossi Ferrario, A Panzeri, M Pistono Artificial Organs 46 (3), 479-490 , 2022 2022 Citations: 48
Development and psychometric properties of a short form of the illness denial questionnaire S Rossi Ferrario, A Panzeri, P Anselmi, G Vidotto Psychology research and behavior management, 727-739 , 2019 2019 Citations: 44
Emotional regulation, coping, and resilience in informal caregivers: A network analysis approach A Panzeri, G Bottesi, M Ghisi, C Scalavicci, A Spoto, G Vidotto Behavioral Sciences 14 (8), 709 , 2024 2024 Citations: 36
The rising of the shield hero. Development of the Post-Traumatic Symptom Questionnaire (PTSQ) and assessment of the protective effect of self-esteem from trauma-related anxiety … AA Rossi, A Panzeri, F Taccini, A Parola, S Mannarini Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma 17 (1), 83-101 , 2024 2024 Citations: 33
Psychological differences among healthcare workers of a rehabilitation institute during the COVID-19 pandemic: a two-step study A Panzeri, S Rossi Ferrario, P Cerutti Frontiers in Psychology 12, 636129 , 2021 2021 Citations: 31
Assessing discriminant validity through structural equation modeling: the case of eating compulsivity A Panzeri, G Castelnuovo, A Spoto Nutrients 16 (4), 550 , 2024 2024 Citations: 29
Exploring illness denial of LVAD patients in cardiac rehabilitation and their caregivers: a preliminary study S Rossi Ferrario, A Panzeri Artificial Organs 44 (6), 655-660 , 2020 2020 Citations: 28
Assessment of perceived support in the context of emergency: Development and validation of the psycho-social support scale A Panzeri, O Bettinardi, G Bottesi, G Bertolotti, L Brambatti, M Monfredo, ... Current Psychology 42 (26), 22514-22525 , 2023 2023 Citations: 27
Psychophysical health of elderly inpatients in cardiac rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study G Balestroni, A Panzeri, P Omarini, P Cerutti, D Sacco, A Giordano, ... European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine 56 (2), 197-205 , 2020 2020 Citations: 27
Measuring cognitive vulnerability to depression: Further evidence on the factorial and predictive validity of negative cognitive style L Giuntoli, I Marchetti, A Panzeri, A Spoto, G Vidotto, C Caudek Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry 65, 101479 , 2019 2019 Citations: 25
Gender differences and long-term outcome of over 75 elderlies in cardiac rehabilitation: Highlighting the role of psychological and physical factors through a secondary … A Panzeri, K Komici, P Cerutti, D Sacco, M Pistono, SR Ferrario Eur. J. Phys. Rehabil. Med 57 (2), 288-297 , 2021 2021 Citations: 24
Supporting rehabilitation patients with COVID-19 during the pandemic: experiences from a technologybased psychological approach A Panzeri, S Rossi Ferrario CEUR Workshop Proceedings 2730, 1-10 , 2020 2020 Citations: 24
Decoding the mind: A RAG-LLM on ICD-11 for decision support in psychology M Cremaschi, D Ditolve, C Curcio, A Panzeri, A Spoto, A Maurino Expert Systems with Applications 279, 127191 , 2025 2025 Citations: 22