Dr Michael Mantzios

Professor of Applied and Experimental Psychology
School of Social Sciences
- Email:
- michael.mantzios@bcu.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)121 331 7234
Michael is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, leading initiatives to improve students’ wellbeing, and aims to enhance student academic and employment prospects. Apart from his passion for utilising evidence-based practices in Higher Education, he is also working on research projects related to obesity, eating behaviours, mindful eating, mindfulness, self-compassion, and colouring books. He is working on multiple research projects on psychological tools and interventions to enhance health and wellbeing, and is teaching several topics in Psychology.
In previous years, Michael worked as a practitioner at a Military Psychiatric Unit and different military bases, and prior to this volunteered at counselling and educational organisations.
Areas of Expertise
- Mindful eating
- Mindfulness
- Compassion
- Self-compassion
- Kindness
- Self-kindness
- Eating behaviours
- Weight loss
- Obesity
- Cystic fibrosis
- Colouring books
- Mental health
Qualifications
Higher Education Degrees:
- MEd in Academic Practice in Higher Education
- PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
- PhD in Psychology
- PgDip in Psychological Research Methods
- MSc in Psychology & Counselling
- BA in Psychology
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Courses:
- Advance HE Accredited programme professional development for mentors and assessors
- Certified Trainer in Mental Health First Aid Training
- SEDA PhD Supervisor Community of Practice
- PhD VIVA VOCE Chair Training
- Exam Board Chair Training
Memberships
- Member of the British Psychological Society
- Member of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching
Michael is teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs:
Undergraduate Level:
- Individual differences
- Developments in health psychology
- Identity and subjectivity
- Abnormal psychology
- Origins and concepts
- Counselling psychology
- Research methods
Postgraduate Level:
- Individual differences
- Application of health psychology models
- Health psychology dissertation
Research
Expert reviewer for the following academic journals:
- British Medical Journal (BMJ)
- Mindfulness
- Health Psychology Review
- Psychology Health & Medicine
- Plos One
- Obesity Facts
- Self and Identity
- Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science
- Nutrition
- Mental Health Religion & Culture
- International Journal of Health Promotion and Education
- The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied
- Journal of Sport and Health Science
- Appetite
- Eating Behaviors
- Journal of Sleep Research
- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Journal of Affect Disorders
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Nature
- Motivation and Emotion
- Arts in Psychotherapy
- Journal of Public Health
- Games for Health Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- British Journal of Nutrition
- Psychological Reports
- Journal of Cognitive Enhancement
- Nutrition and Health
- Health Psychology Reports
- Mind, Brain, and Education
- Behavioural Medicine
- Journal of Religion and Health
- Children and Youth Services Review
- Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
- The Journal of Moral Education
- Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
- Higher Education Pedagogies
- Journal of Health Psychology
- Explore
- Complementary Therapies in Medicine
- Current Psychology
- Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
- Personality and Individual Differences
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Journal of Clinical Psychology
- Nutrients
- Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
- Psychology Research and Behavior Management
- Health & Social Care in the Community
Expert Editor for the following journal(s):
- Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology (Eating Behaviours)
- Associate Editor for Eating Behaviors (Elsevier)
- Associate Editor for Frontiers in Nutrition (Nutrition)
- Lead Guest Associate Editor in Eating Behavior for Frontiers in Psychology and Frontiers in Nutrition, Topic: “Mindfulness and Eating Behaviours”.
- Chair for the European Health Psychology Conference 2017.
Expert reviewer for the following funding bodies:
- Expert Reviewer for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Expert Reviewer for British Academy/Leverhulme Trust
- Expert Reviewer for the National Science Centre
Postgraduate Supervision
- Dr Rebecca Keyte (Completed 2017) (Second Supervisor)
- Dr Henna Bahia (Completed 2020) (Director of Studies)
- Dr Misba Hussain (Completed 2020) (Director of Studies)
- Dr Sophie Kauser (Completed 2022) (Second Supervisor)
- Ms Katherine Mcatamney (2019-2023) (Second Supervisor)
- Mr Harvey Regan (2020-2023) (Second Supervisor)
- Ms Karolina Kokocinska (2021-2024) (Director of Studies)
- Ms Eliza Kalika (2021-2024) (Director of Studies)
- Ms Helen Parsons (2021-2024) (Second Supervisor)
- Ms Elisabeth Whiting (2022-2025) (Senior Advisor)
- Ms Alexandra Negoita (2022-2025) (Director of Studies)
- Ms Mollie Miley (2021-2024) (Senior Advisor)
- Ms Kate Moule (2023-2026) (Second Supervisor)
Publications
Journal Articles (peer-reviewed)
- Mantzios, M. (2023). Editorial: Methods and applications in eating behavior. Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 1116363.
- Mantzios, M. (2023). Mindful eating: A conceptual critical review of the literature, measurement and intervention development. Nutrition and Health, 1-11.
- Mantzios, M. (2023). Development and initial validation of the Trait and State Mindful Eating Behaviour scales. Pre-print https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-2291102/v1/051b7caa-88ef-40f9-ac7e-b71804f7a23e.pdf?c=1669736320
- Cook, A., Egan, H., … & Mantzios, M. (2023). Examining the relationship between academic entitlement and mental health with accessing the impact of mindfulness. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1-12.
- Kalika, E., Hussain, M., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2023). Exploring the moderating role of mindfulness, mindful eating, and self-compassion on the relationship between eating-disordered quality of life and orthorexia nervosa. Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-16.
- Kauser, S., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., & Egan, H. (2023). Understanding the Experiences of How Mindfulness is Used by People with Cystic Fibrosis: Barriers and Enablers. Mindfulness, 1-13.
- Mantzios, M., Wood, J., Wallis, D., & Egan, H. (2022). Advancing the assessment of Mindful Eating: Exploring the psychometric properties and validating the Mindful Eating Behaviour Scale in English. Nutrition & Health, 1-12.
- Davies, G., Kalika, E., Hussain, M., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Exploring the association of body mass index, mindful and emotional eating to orthorexia. Health Psychology Reports, 1-8.
- Keyte, R., Harding-Jones, G., Hussain, M., Wood, J., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Body Esteem Explains the Relationship Between Mindful Eating and Self-Compassion: a Mediation Analysis. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1-9.
- Hussain, M., Thorne, J., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Exploring the relationship between orthorexia nervosa, mindful eating and guilt and shame. Health Psychology Reports, 1-9.
- McAtamney K., Mantzios M., Egan H. & Wallis D.J., (2022). A systematic review of the relationship between alexithymia and emotional eating in adults. Appetite, 1-14.
- Hussain, M., Unchiasu, M., Wood, J., Samways, N., Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Exploring Mindfulness and Mindful Eating and Visual Attention Towards Food Cues: Preliminary Findings. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1-10.
- Keyte, R., Kauser, S., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post-CFTR modulator therapy. Chronic Illness, 1-14.
- Kalika, E., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Exploring the role of mindful eating and self-compassion on eating behaviours and orthorexia in people following a plant-based diet. Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-13.
- Miley, M., Egan, H., Wallis, D., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Orthorexia nervosa, mindful eating, and perfectionism: an exploratory investigation. Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-10.
- Hussain, M., Keyte, R., Strachan, R., Egan, H., Tehrani, A., & Mantzios, M. (2022). Exploring the association between self-compassion, mindfulness and mindful eating with eating behaviours amongst patients with obesity. Nutrition & Health, 1-11.
- Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2022). A Qualitative Exploration into Experiences and Attitudes Regarding Psychosocial Challenges, Self-compassion, and Mindfulness in a Population of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 1-17.
- Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2022). The challenges of eating well for people living with Cystic Fibrosis: An interview study exploring the use of Mindful Eating Approaches and Behaviours to support optimal nutritional status. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 1-19.
- Mantzios, M. (2021). Pre-Socratic understandings of moral identity: The theoretical infrastructure, development, reliability and validity of the Philotimo Scale, Imagination, Cognition and Personality, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/02762366211013503
- Mantzios, M. (2021). (Re)-defining mindful eating into mindful eating behaviour to advance scientific enquiry. Nutrition & Health, 1-4.
- Kauser, S., , Keyte, R., Regan, A., Nash, E. F., Fitch, G., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Exploring Associations Between Self-Compassion, Self-Criticism, Mental Health, and Quality of Life in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: Informing Future Interventions. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 1-14.
- Bryant, A., Cook, A., Wood, J., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Help-Seeking Behaviours for Mental Health in Higher Education, Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1-9.
- Regan, H., Jama, A., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., & Egan, H. (2021). Exploring the experiences of gay men with regards to eating, exercise and mindfulness-based concepts. American Journal of Men's Health, 1-11.
- Hussain, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Mindful Construal Reflections: Reducing unhealthier eating choices, Mindfulness, 1-9.
- Rizal, F., Egan, H. & Mantzios, M. (2021). Mindfulness, Compassion, and Self-Compassion as Moderator of Environmental Support on Competency in Mental Health Nursing. Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 1-10.
- Mantzios, M., Tariq, A., Altaf, M., & Giannou, K. (2021). Loving-Kindness Colouring and Loving-Kindness Meditation: Exploring the effectiveness of non-meditative and meditative practices on state Mindfulness and Anxiety. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 1-17.
- Kauser, S., Yaqob, S., Cook, A., O’Hara, M., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). Learning from the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) university students who withdraw from their undergraduate degree. Social Sciences, 1-12.
- Egan, H., O’Hara, M., Cook, A., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Mindfulness, self-compassion, resiliency and wellbeing in higher education: a recipe to increase academic performance. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1-11.
- Hussain, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2021). Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness and Self-Distancing on Chocolate Intake After a Negative State Affect. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1-10.
- McAtamney K., Mantzios M., Egan H. & Wallis D.J., (2021). Emotional eating during COVID-19 in the United Kingdom: exploring the roles of alexithymia and emotion dysregulation, Appetite, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105120.
- Zervos, K., Koletsi, M., Mantzios, M., Tsitsas, G., & Naska, A. (2021). An eight-week mindful eating program applied in a Mediterranean population with overweight or obesity: the EATT intervention study. Psychological Reports, 1-14.
- Mantzios, M, Koneva, A., & Egan, H. (2020). When ‘negativity’ becomes obstructive: A novel exploration of the two-factor model of the Self-Compassion Scale and a Comparison of Self-Compassion and Self-Criticism Interventions. Current Issues in Personality Psychology, 1-14.
- Hussain, M., Egan, H., Keyte, R., & Mantzios, M. (2020). Exploring the environmental manifestation of types of music on reinforcing mindfulness and concurrent calorie intake. Psychological Reports, 1-9.
- Keyte, R., Mullis, L., Egan, H. Hussain, M., Cook, A. & Mantzios, M. (2020). Self-Compassion and Instagram Use Is Explained by the Relation to Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 1-6.
- Rizal, F., Egan, H., Cook, A., Keyte, R. & Mantzios, M. (2020). Examining the relationship between Mental Health and Resiliency with assessing the impact of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. Current Issues in Personality Psychology, 1-10.
- Sprawson, I., Wood, J. & Mantzios, M. (2020). “And now close your eyes or lower your gaze”: Exploring novice meditators and their attentional processes during meditation. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1-12.
- Egan, H., Keyte, R., Nash, E. F., Barrett, J., Regan, A., & Mantzios, M. (2020). Mindfulness moderates the relationship between Emotional Eating and Body Mass Index in a sample of people with Cystic Fibrosis, Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-11.
- Mantzios, M. Cook, A. & Egan, H. (2020). Mental Health First Aid in the UK: how important is First Aid when Professional Mental Health Services are in dire straits. Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 1-2.
- Mantzios, M., Skillett, K., & Egan, H. (2020). A randomised experiment between Mindful Construal Diaries and the Mindful Raisin Practice on Chocolate Consumption. European Journal of Health Psychology, 1-14.
- Czerwinski, N., Egan, H., Cook, A. & Mantzios, M. (2020). Teachers and mindful Colouring to tackle burnout, and increase mindfulness, resiliency and wellbeing. Contemporary School Psychology, 1-5.
- Mantzios, M. Egan, H., & Asif, T. (2020). A randomised experiment evaluating the Mindful Raisin Practice as a method of reducing chocolate consumption during and after a mindless activity. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1-9.
- Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2019). How does mindful eating without non-judgement, mindfulness, and self-compassion relate to motivations to eat palatable foods in a student population? Nutrition & Health, 1-10.
- Mantzios, M. Cook, A. & Egan, H. (2019). Mental Health First Aid embedment within undergraduate psychology curriculums: An opportunity of applied experience for psychology students and for enhancing mental health care in Higher Education institutions. Higher Education Pedagogies, 1-4.
- Keyte, R., Egan, H. & Mantzios, M. (2019). An exploration into experiences and attitudes regarding risky health behaviours in an adult cystic fibrosis population. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 1-4.
- Mantzios, M. & Egan, H. (2019). An experiential reflection of a mindful lecturer: Exploring enhancement of active learning in higher education, Higher Education Pedagogies, 1-3.
- Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of risky health behaviours: a qualitative evaluation of preventative measures for populations with cystic fibrosis. Chronic Illness, 1-12.
- Manku, R. S., Egan, H., Keyte, R., Hussain, M., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Dieting, mindfulness and mindful eating: Exploring whether diets are reinforcing mindful and mindful eating practices. Health Psychology Reports, 1-12.
- Mantzios, M., Hussain, H., Hussain, A., Egan, H., & Scanlon, P. (2019). Mindful and healthy colouring apps: Exploring mindfulness and anxiety when comparing different methods of colouring. Health Psychology Reports, 1-11.
- Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2019). An exploration into knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards risky health behaviours in a paediatric cystic fibrosis population. Clinical Medicine Insights: Circulatory, Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, 1-9.
- Ilies, A. I., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Comparing state anxiety and mindfulness between Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation whilst controlling for the effect of altruism and boredom. Current Issues in Personality Psychology, 1-12.
- Mantzios, M. (2019). Mental Health First Aid and exciting opportunities for peer-support networks within Universities with prospects of influencing public health and treatment. Journal of Public Health, 1-4.
- Mantzios, M., Cook, A., & Egan, H. (2019). Mental Health First Aid for Students in the Health Professions: Exploring opportunities for experiential learning in higher education. Health Professions Education, 1-3.
- Mantzios, M., Egan, H., Cook, A. Jutley-Neilson, J. & O’Hara, M. (2019). The role of mindfulness in increasing student satisfaction: Implications for mindfulness-based practices in Higher Education and the National Student Survey. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 1-11.
- Neff, K. D., Tóth-Király, I., … & Mantzios, M. (2019). Examining the Self-Compassion Scale in 20 international samples with bifactor ESEM: Support for a total score, a positive and negative score, and six subscale scores. Psychological Assessment, 1-21.
- Mantzios, M. (2018). Mindfulness and Eating Behaviour: New directions and exciting opportunities for mindfulness-based research, interventions and practices. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 1986.
- Mantzios, M., Egan, H. H., Hussein, M., Keyte, R. & Bahia, H. (2018). Mindfulness, self-compassion, and mindful eating in relation to fat and sugar consumption: An exploratory investigation. Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-7.
- Egan, H.H., Keyte, R., McGowan, K., Peters, L., Lemon, N., Parsons, S., Meadows, S., Fardy, T., Singh, P., Mantzios, M. (2018). ‘You before me’: A qualitative study of Healthcare Professionals’ and students’ understanding and experiences of compassion in the workplace, self-compassion, self-care and health behaviours. Health Professions Education, 1-14.
- Egan, H. H., & Mantzios, M. (2018). A qualitative exploration of self-kindness and 'treating oneself' in contexts of eating, weight regulation and other health behaviours: Implications for mindfulness-based eating programmes. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 880.
- Mantzios, M., Egan, H. Bahia, H., Keyte, R., & Hussein, M. (2018). Grazing, motives to eat palatable foods, and fat and sugar consumption: An exploratory investigation. Journal of Public Health, 1-7.
- Mantzios, M., Egan, H. H., Bahia, H., Hussein, M., & Keyte, R. (2018). How does grazing relate to Body Mass Index, self-compassion, mindfulness, and mindful eating in a student population? Health Psychology Open, 1-9.
- Mantzios, M., & Giannou, K. (2018). A real-world application of short mindfulness-based practices: a review and reflection of the literature and a practical proposition for an effortless mindful lifestyle. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 1-6.
- Mantzios, M., & Giannou, K. (2018). When did colouring books become mindful? Exploring the effectiveness of a novel method of mindfulness-guided instructions for colouring books to increase mindfulness and decrease anxiety. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 56.
- Iranzo-Bennet, R., Egan, H.H., Cook, A, & Mantzios, M. (2018). Mindfulness as an Intervention for Recalling Information From a lecture as a Measure of Academic Performance in Higher Education: A Randomized Experiment. Higher Education for the Future, 5(1), 75-88. https://doi.org/10.1177/2347631117738649
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2018). An exploratory examination of mindfulness, self-compassion, and mindful eating in relation to motivations to eat palatable foods and BMI. Health Psychology Report, 1-9.
- Montero-Marin, J., Kuyken, W., Crane, C., Gu, J., Baer, R., Al-Awamleh, A. A., Kim, M. S., Mantzios, M.,... & García-Campayo, J. (2018). Self-compassion and cultural values: a cross-cultural study of self-compassion using a multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) analytical procedure. Frontiers in Psychology, 9.
- Keyte, R., Egan, H., Jackson, C., Nash, E., Regan, A., & Mantzios, M. (2018). A weekend / weekday comparison in adherence to daily treatment regimens for adults with cystic fibrosis. Health Psychology Report, 1-8.
- Dutt, S., Keyte, R., Egan, H., Hussain, M., & Mantzios, M. (2018). Healthy and unhealthy eating amongst stressed students: Considering the influence of mindfulness on eating choices and consumption. Health Psychology Report, 7(1), 1-7.
- Ali, Z., Wong, K., Cook, A., Egan, H. H. & Mantzios, M. (2017). All you can eat buffets, obesity, mindfulness and mindful eating: An exploratory investigation. Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, 1-7.
- Hussein, M., Egan, H. H. & Mantzios, M. (2017). Mindful Construal Diaries: A less anxious, more mindful and more self-compassionate method of eating. Sage Open, 1-5.
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2017). On the role of self-compassion and self-kindness in weight regulation and health behaviour change. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 229. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00229
- Mantzios, M., Egan, H. H., & Patchell, C. R. (2016). Can existing knowledge on eating behaviours and obesity support people with Cystic Fibrosis who are nutritionally compromised?. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 1477. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01477
- Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M. & Jackson, C. (2016). Health practitioners and the directive towards compassionate healthcare in the UK: Exploring the need to educate health practitioners on how to be self-compassionate and mindful alongside mandating compassion towards patients. Health Professionals Education, 1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.hpe.2016.09.002
- Egan, H. H., & Mantzios, M. (2016). Mindfulness and Mindful Eating: Reflections on how individuals with Cystic Fibrosis may benefit. Eating and Weight Disorders, 1-3. doi: 10.1007/s40519-016-0255-y
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2016). Mindfulness training may enhance the psychological well-being of people with cystic fibrosis. Mindfulness, 1-4. DOI: 10.1007_s12671-015-0462-z
- Mantzios, M., Wilson, J. C., & Giannou, K. (2015). Self-Compassion Scale- Greek Version. PsycTESTS, 1-2. doi: 10.1037/t46022-000
- Mantzios, M. & Wilson, J. C. (2015). Mindfulness, Eating Behaviours, and Obesity: A review and reflection on current findings, Current Obesity Reports, 4, 1, 141-146. doi: 10.1007/s13679-014-0131-x
- Mantzios, M., Wilson, J. C., Linnell, M., & Morris, P. (2015). The role of negative cognitions, intolerance of uncertainty, mindfulness, and self-compassion in weight regulation among male army recruits, Mindfulness, 6, 3, 545-552. doi: 10.1007/s12671-014-0286-2.
- Mantzios, M. & Wilson, J. C. (2015). Exploring Mindfulness and Mindfulness with Self-Compassion-Centered Interventions to Assist Weight Loss: Theoretical Considerations and Preliminary Results of a Randomized Pilot Study, Mindfulness, 6(4), 824-835. doi: 10.1007/s12671-014-0325-z
- Mantzios, M., Wilson, J. C. & Giannou, K. (2015). Psychometric properties of the Greek versions of the self-compassion and mindful attention and awareness scales, Mindfulness, 6, 123-132. doi: 10.1007/s12671-013-0237-3
- Mantzios, M. & Wilson, J. C. (2014). Making concrete construals mindful: A novel approach of developing mindfulness and self-compassion to assist weight loss, Psychology & Health, (29)4, 422-441. doi:10.1080/08870446.2013.863883
- Mantzios, M. & Giannou, K. (2014). Group vs. Single Mindfulness Meditation: Exploring avoidance, impulsivity and weight management in two separate mindfulness meditation settings, Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, (6)2, 173-191. doi:10.1111/aphw.12023
- Mantzios, M. (2014). Exploring the relationship between worry and impulsivity in military recruits: The role of mindfulness and self-compassion as potential mediators, Stress & Health, (5)30, 397-404. doi: 10.1002/smi.2617
Book Chapters (peer-reviewed)
- Mantzios, M. (2023). Mindful Eating: A critical assessment of the literature. In F. M. Sirois (Ed.), Palgrave Handbook of Positive Psychology and Health. Berlin: Springer Nature.
- Egan, H. H. & Mantzios, M. (2022). Cystic Fibrosis and Eating Disorders: An adapted version of eating that is easing food consumption and is better suited to clinical requirements. In: L., Manzato & M., Cuzzolaro (Eds). Hidden and Lesser-known Disordered Eating Behaviors. Springer: Berlin.
- Mantzios, M., Rentzelas, P., & Egan, H. H. (2015). The Psychological Benefits and Limitations of Compassion and Self-Compassion: A Review and Reflection on Current Theories and Interventions Relevant to Health Care, In: P., Grant (Ed.), Compassion: Social Significance, Role in Healthcare and Psychological Effects.
Journal Abstracts (peer-reviewed)
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2022). Enhancing self-compassion and limiting self-criticism in adults with cystic fibrosis decreases the likelihood of hospitalisation, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S40.
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2022). Self-compassion explains the positive relationship of mindful eating to uncontrolled and emotional eating in adults with cystic fibrosis, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S120.
- Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2022). Exploring associations and indirect effects between mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and well-being in adults with cystic fibrosis: informing future interventions, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S45.
- Kauser, S., Keyte, R., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. (2021). P212 Understanding (the experiences of) how mindfulness is used by people with cystic fibrosis: barriers and enablers. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 20, S104.
- Purewal, S., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., Keyte, R., Nash, E. F, & Regan, A. (2020). An investigation into the psychosocial challenges and quality of life in an adult cystic fibrosis population. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 19, 2 S165.
- Egan, H., Keyte, R., Nash, E. F., Barrett, J., Regan, A., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Exploring the moderating influence of mindfulness, mindful eating and self-compassion on the relationship of emotional eating and BMI in a cystic fibrosis population. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 18, 2, S182.
- Bahia, H., Egan, H. Keyte, R., Carter, P., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Mindful Construal Diaries: Exploring the effect of mindful eating on later food consumption, Appetite.
- Hussain, M., Egan, H. Keyte, R., Carter, P., & Mantzios, M. (2019). Mindful Construal Diaries: Reducing the portion size effect, Appetite.
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2017). Exercise Status moderates the relationship between mindfulness/self-compassion and Body Mass Index. European Health Psychologist, 19, 1041.
- Mantzios, M., & Giannou, K. (2017). Mindfulness and colouring books: a randomised control investigation on state anxiety and mindfulness. European Health Psychologist, 19, 627.
- Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M., Nash, E. F., Barrett, J., & Regan, A. M. (2017). A qualitative study: mindful eating attitudes and behaviours in a cystic fibrosis population. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 16, S147.
- Keyte, R., Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. (2017). Paediatric cystic fibrosis patients' attitudes and beliefs regarding risky health behaviours. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 16, S39-S40.
- Egan, H. H., & Mantzios, M. (2016). Exploring the relationship between mindfulness, self-compassion, and consideration of future consequences: a cross-sectional study. In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 243, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2016). Exploring the relationship between self-compassion and eating behaviours. In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 245, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2016). Exploring the relationship between self-compassion and fat and sugar consumption, In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 246, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Jamil, U., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2016). Measuring State Mindfulness and State Anxiety in mandala colouring and free colouring sheets for adults, In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 247, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Mantzios, M. (2016). Mindfulness colouring books: Exploring experimentally changes in state mindfulness in a laboratory setting, In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 248, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Hussain, M., Mantzios, M., & Egan, H. H. (2016). The use of mindful concrete construal diaries in improving state mindfulness, state self-compassion and state anxiety. In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 249, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Egan, H. H., & Mantzios, M. (2016). Exploring which elements of self-compassion predict maladaptive eating attitudes. In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 244, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Keyte, R. C., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. (2016). An investigation into risky health behaviours within adult cystic fibrosis patients. In: R. Coles, S. Costa & S. Watson, Co-creating pathways to well-being, pp. 99, Birmingham, UK. ISBN 978-1-904839-87-3
- Keyte, R. C., Egan, H., Mantzios, M., & Jackson, C. (2016). An investigation into risky health behaviours within adult cystic fibrosis patients. Pediatric Pulmonology 51 (S45), S194–S485.
- Keyte, R. C., Egan, H., Mantzios, M. (2016). 'The Role of Health Beliefs in Predicting and Explaining Risky Health Behaviours within Cystic Fibrosis'. Medical and Health Sciences, 3(5), 1504.
- Mantzios, M. (2013). Improving psychological well-being of military personnel by diminishing negative automatic thoughts and intolerance of uncertainty: The role of mindfulness training, Wessex Psychologist Bulletin, 8, 46.
- Mantzios, M., Wilson, J. C., Linnell, M., and Morris, P. (2013). Exploring the trait of mindfulness with self-compassion to aid weight loss, Psychology & Health, (28)1, 261-262. DOI:10.1080/08870446.2013.810851
- Mantzios, M. and Wilson, J. C. (2013). Self-Compassion moderates the relationship between Impulsivity and weight loss, Appetite, 71, 481. DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2013.06.043
Keynote and Invited Talks
- Keyte, R., Egan, H., & Mantzios, M. (2021). The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre-and post-CFTR modulator therapy. Oral Presentation. UK Psychosocial Professions in Cystic Fibrosis Study Day, Digital Conference.
- Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M. (2021). A guide to Mindful Eating for People living with Cystic Fibrosis. CF Nursing & Nutrition Digital Conference
- Mantzios, M., Egan, H. H., Bahia, H., Keyte, R. Hussein, M., & Stratham, R. (2020). Mindful and compassion-based eating interventions for eating behaviour regulation. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS, UK.
- Mantzios, M. & Cook, A. (2020). The introduction of MHFA and other mental health initiatives: a university setting. Division of Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology, London, UK.
- Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M. (2018). Compassion, self-compassion and mindfulness for healthcare professionals, College of Operating Department Practitioners. London, UK.
- Egan, H. H., Mantzios, M. (2018). Mindful eating attitudes and behaviours in a cystic fibrosis population. National Cystic Fibrosis Dieticians’ Group Conference, Birmingham, UK.
- Mantzios, M. (2017). Connecting concepts and methods of different disciplines to enhance self-regulation. University of Sheffield, UK.
- Mantzios, M. and Wilson, J. C. (2013). Construal level theory and mindfulness as a method of weight regulation, University of Derby, UK.
- Mantzios, M. and Wilson, J. C. (2013). Mindfulness and Self-Compassion as interventions for weight regulation and adaptive weight loss. Slimming World Headquarters, Alfreton, UK.
Media Work
- Psychology Today (USA)
- US News (USA)
- MHFA BPS
- Time Magazine (USA)
- Health.com (USA)
- The Student Room (UK)
- The Wellness Hub
- Times Higher Education
- Thrive Global
- Yahoo (Latin America)
- Time (USA)
- MT (Netherlands)
- Money.id (Indonesia)
- Heal Away (USA)
- Slab sau Gras (Romania)
- Centronaugras (Spain)
- Interia Kobieta (Poland)
- Nutricaoeconsciencia (Brazil)
- Caixin (China)
- Ease Meditation (Canada)
- Mediavox Magazine (Italy)
- Globo.com (Brazil)
- Medical Express
- Mental Daily
- The Health Mania
Work With Industry
Michael has an ongoing collaboration with colleagues in other Higher Education institutions, and public and private organisations such as:
- Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- project EATT*
Links and Social Media
Orcid ID: https://www.orcid.org/0000-0002-7476-3559
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michail_Mantzios
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=w1b3EtUAAAAJ&hl=en