Chiara Ferri
Chiara Ferri, MD, is a physician specialized in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine and a psychotherapist. She works as Medical Director at DAN Europe Foundation, where she provides medical support for diving emergencies and is involved in research and education on diver safety. Her work focuses also on the intersection between physical and psychological factors in diving, with particular attention to stress, anxiety, and risk perception underwater. She recently conducted an international survey on psychotropic medication use among divers, exploring its clinical and psychological implications. Alongside her medical activity, she completed her training in body-oriented psychotherapy, integrating this perspective into her approach to diving medicine.
She regularly speaks at international events and workshops, bringing together clinical experience, research, and a practical understanding of diving.
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