Malena Hirsch

Malena Hirsch completed her BSc in Psychology in 2026 at the University of Basel, Switzerland. Since February 2026, she has worked as a student assistant in the research group for child welfare and protection at the University Psychiatric Clinics (UPK) in Basel, building on prior experience as a research assistant and intern. Her background includes work with trauma-affected populations and children in child-protection contexts, and she is particularly interested in trauma-informed care for children and adolescents, including in displacement settings.

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What to do when your child is physically aggressive

David Bürgin, Malena Hirsch, Laura Bechtiger / 13 October 2026

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