Adi Stern
Ofra Margalit
Ofra Margalit is a PhD Student. The focus of her research is on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and subjective agency as factors shaping person–job fit.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Prof. Asaf Levanon (Department of Sociology, University of Haifa); Dr. Shani Pindek (Department of Human Services, University of Haifa); Dr. Dana Zarhin (Department of Sociology, University of Haifa).
Shani Volovic-Shushan
Shani Volovic-Shushan is a PhD Student. The focus of her research is on addressing mood instability and occupational challenges in patients with major depressive disorder. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, and two of her manuscripts are currently under review.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Prof. Naomi Josman (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa).
Aya Hasdai
Aya Hasdai is a PhD Student. The focus of her research is on discrepancies in professionals’ approaches to the return-to-work process in health and work systems and their impact on work participation of individuals diagnosed with complex health conditions.
Supervisors: Prof. Paula Feder-Bubis (Department of Health Policy and Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev).
Natalie Ghanem
Natalie Ghanem finished her master’s degree in 2025. Her thesis explored trauma-informed care among allied health professionals working with children and youth, including mapping of knowledge, perceived TIC relevance, implementation, and its associations with personal factors. She has presented her study at national and international conferences and a manuscript on this subject is currently under review.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Dr. Liron Lamash (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa).
Noor Abu Raya-Ghanayem
Noor Abu Raya-Ghanayem finished her master’s degree in 2025. Her thesis explored the diagnosis identity perception of adolescents with ADHD and its relationship to social participation and quality of life. She has presented her study at an international conference and her paper on this subject is currently under review.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Dr. Liron Lamash (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa).
Yael Zabar Cahanovich
Yael Zabar Cahanovich finished her master’s degree in 2025. Her thesis explored the diagnosis identity perception of adolescents with ADHD and its relationship to executive functions, self-management, and quality of life.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Dr. Liron Lamash (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa).
Talia Yemini Gueta
Talia Yemini Gueta is a master’s degree student. Her study focuses on illness identity perception of adolescents with anxiety and mood disorders and its association with social functioning domains.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Dr. Liron Lamash (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa).
Lior Ben Baruch
Lior Ben Baruch is a master’s degree student. Her study examines the efficacy of the MOBILE intervention for inpatient adults with major depressive disorder and is part of the PhD research conducted by Shani Volovic-Shushan.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Prof. Naomi Josman (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa).
Omer Harel
Omer Harel is a master’s degree student. Her study focuses on treating transgender patients and mainly on daily practices and decision-making processes among healthcare providers in israeli hospitals.
Supervisors: Dr. Adi Stern (Department of Occupational Therapy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev); Prof. Paula Feder-Bubis (Department of Health Policy and Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev).
