ALEXANDROS OIKONOMOU - PRESIDENT
Alexandros Economou studied Psychology at the Università Pontificia Salesiana of Rome. He continued his studies by obtaining a Post Graduate Degree in Psychic Health from the University of Athens Medical School
Head of Scientific Affairs at EDRA Social Cooperative Activities for Vulnerable Groups, he has published scientific articles in various National and International publications. He has participated in numerous symposia on psychological health, both as a presenter and participant. He has also written a book regarding the Evaluation of Social Services.
STAVROS STATHOPOULOS - VICE PRESIDENT
Stavros Stahopoulos studied at 2nd University of Rome “Tor Vergata” in Rehabilitation with specialisation in Neurology and Neuropsychology with the highest of the grades (10 /10). He is a physiotherapist at the Physical Therapy Department in “Evaggelismos” General Hospital in Athens, Greece and director and professor in postgraduate programs at “G. Marconi” University of Rome, Italy. He is also member of the teaching staff at Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, in MSc "Molecular and Applied Physiology", Specialization: Therapeutic - Medical Exercise & “Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders - Laboratory and Clinical Sleep Medicine” and member of the teaching staff at Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in MSc: “Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration”.
He is the founder / President of the scientific section “Physiotherapy in Mental Health” of Pan-Hellenic Physiotherapist Association, Greece (2014-now) and in the Executive Committee of Pan-Hellenic Physiotherapist Association (member at the central administration & the general secretary at Attica Region), Greece (2021-now).
Finally, he is an active member in more than 15 professional associations, such as the special interest group of sleeping disorders of the World Physiotherapy (the operating name of World Confederation for Physical Therapy) / Network for Health Promotion in Life and Work; an individual member of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), etc.
JAN DROBNÝ - SECRETARY
Jan has been involved in physical activities (sport and leisure) for people with mental health problems for more than 20 years. Mainly as a manager and coach of foootball team for people with mental health problems. Also, he has organised several sports events for people with mental health problems.
For the last two years, Jan Drobny has been working as a manager of two multidisciplinary teams (CMHT) providing care to people with severe mental health problems. These programs are basic pillars of ongoing psychiatric reform in the Czech Republic.
Between 2005 and 2012, he was working in Manchester (UK) for Salford social services as a support worker in a multidisciplinary team (CMHT) providing care to people with severe mental health problems.
Between 2009- 2012 Jan has accomplished bachelor university degree at Manchester metropolitan university (combined honours Childhood and youth/ Sport development).
CHRISTOS MOUZAKIDIS - TREASURER
Christos A. Mouzakidis graduated from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. MSc and PhD in designing and implementing physical exercise programs for persons with dementia. He has participated in several research projects and was granted by the European Commission to implement a physical exercise program in persons with Alzheimer’s disease. He was included in the 18th edition of Who's Who in the World (2001) for his research and scientific activity. He was a
teacher of Physical Education at the Department of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1999-2001), Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly (2000-2007) and Military School of Officers (2005-06, 2007-09 & 2010-15). He has participated in several international and national conferences with oral and poster presentations, and he is an author and co-author in several articles and book chapters in Hellenic and international journals and books. He is a reviewer of the Alzheimer's Association International Research Grant Program and the Alzheimer’s Association Journal “Alzheimer’s & Dementia”. He is currently working at the Hellenic Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Day Care Centre “St. Eleni”.
EKATERINI MYLONOPOULOU - MEMBER
Ekaterini Mylonopoulou has studied Business Administration at American College. She was Secretary to the President at the Shipbuilding Company "EVANGELISTRIA SA" from 1970 to 1980. She has been the Administrative Manager of the Society of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health since 1981.
