Journal Publications

• Falagas ME, Akrivos PD, Alexiou VG, Saridakis V, Moutos T, Peppas G, Kondilis BK. Patients' perception of quality of pre-operative informed consent in athens, Greece: a pilot study. PLoS One. 2009 Nov 26;4(11)
• Vardavas CI, Kondilis BK, Patelarou E, Akrivos PD, Falagas ME. Health literacy and sources of health education among adolescents in Greece.Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2009 Apr-Jun;21(2):179-86.

• Halkias, D., Nwajiuba, C., Harkiolakis, N., Clayton, G., Akrivos, D. and Caracatsanis, S. (2009b). “Characteristics and Business Profiles of Immigrant-Owned Small Firms: The Case of African Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Greece ”, International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, Vol. 3, No. 5., May 2009
• Halkias, D., Harkiolakis, N., Thurman, P., Rishi, M., Ekonomou, L., Caracatsanis, S., Akrivos, P.,  Economic and Social Characteristics of Albanian Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Greece, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, World Scientific, Vol 14, No 2., June 2009

Conference Presentations

• Akrivos, P.D. “Adler & Rogers: Gemeinschaftsgefühl and Therapeutic Conditions, a political position” Person-Centered & Experiential Approach Conference, 14-15 January, 2023, Moraitis School, Athens, Greece.
• Akrivos, P. D. “Adler, Rogers and Attachment Theory: A revolutionary Approach to Couples Therapy” 50 Year Anniversary Conference of the Greek Society of Adlerian Psychology, 16-17 March, 2019, Aegean College, Athens Greece.
• Kousteni, I. & Akrivos, P.D. “Multiple Identities and Multi-Culture” 3^rd Person-Centered & Experiential Approach Conference, 2-3 March, 2019, Moraitis School, Athens, Greece
• Akrivos, P.D. “An adolescent search for self”,International Symposium for the Vulnerable Child, 23-24 November, 2018, National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens, Greece.
• Akrivos, P.D. &Ntalamanga, K. “The Therapeutic Presence and Mindfulness Practice” 1^st Person-Centered & Experiential Approach Conference, 9-10 April, 2016, Moraitis School, Athens, Greece.
• Sax-Lane, A. Akrivos, P.D. “The Construct of Personal Resilience: How can educators connect with and motivate at-risk youth in order to build resilience in classroom settings” 10^thECIS Early Childhood Conference, 16-18 March, 2012, American Community School, Athens, Greece.
• Akrivos, P.D. "Susbtance Dependence Prevention: the final frontier! Preventing more than just Trauma”25^th International Congress of Individual Psychology in Vienna, 14-17 July 2011, University of Vienna, Austria.
• Akrivos, P.D. &Cimone X. “The disease model alleviates stigma: A case study”Alcoholism – historical and social issues, 28-29 August 2009, National Museum of Unification, Alba Iulia, Romania.
• Akrivos, P.D. “Individual Psychology and Substance Dependence Prevention”Alcoholism – historical and social issues, 28-29 August 2009, National Museum of Unification, Alba Iulia, Romania.
• Akrivos, P.D. “Buddhism and the Person Centred Approach”International Conference of Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, 24-28 June, 2009, Conference Centre of the National Bank of Greece, Greece.
• Halkias, D., Harkiolakis, N., Ariffen, S., Caracatsanis, S. and Akrivos, D.“Business and Social Profiles of Immigrant-Owned Small Firms: The Case of Pakistani Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Greece”OxfordBusiness and Economic Conference, 24-26 June, 2009, at St. Hugh's College, University of Oxford, UK
• Akrivos, P.D. and Skordou, M. “Επαγγελματική εξουθένωση σε ειδικούς σε θέματα ψυχικής υγείας,οι οποίοι δουλεύουν με άτομα που πάσχουν από διάχυτη αναπτυξιακή διαταραχή [Professional burn out in mental health care professionals working with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in Athens, Greece]. 3^rd Panhellenic Convention of Scientists working with chronic patients, November 18-20, 2008, Imperial Hotel, Larissa, Greece.
• Kondilis, B.K., Akrivos, P.D., Salloum, S. and Falagas, M.E. “Health Literacy in Athens, Greece: Exploring Sources of Health Information in Adults”.EHMA AnnualConference, June 25-27, 2008, DivaniCaravelHotel, Athens, Greece.
• Halkias, D., Nwajiuba, C., Harkiolakis, N., Clayton, G., Akrivos, P.D. and Caracatsanis, S. “Characteristics and Business Profiles of Immigrant-Owned Small Firms: The Case of African Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Greece”. Proceedings of the Oxford Business & Economics Conference, Oxford, England, June 2008.
• Akrivos, P.D. “The Purpose of Research in Therapy with Substance Dependent Individuals”Proceedings of the International Conference of the Association of Psychology and Psychiatry for Adults and Children (A.P.P.A.C.),May 20-23, 2008, Hilton Hotel, Athens Greece.
• Halkias, D., Harkiolakis, N., Prinia, D., Caracatsanis, S. and Akrivos, D. Implications of Minority-owned Family Enterprises on the Greek Economy. Proceedings of the Oxford Business & Economics Conference, Oxford University , England, June 24-26, 2007
• Halkias, D., Abadir, S., Akrivos, D., Harkiolakis, N., Thurman, P. and Caracatsanis, S. “Characteristics and Business Profiles of Immigrant-Owned Small Firms: The Case of Albanian Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Greece”.Proceedings of the Oxford Business & Economics Conference, Oxford, England, February 2007.
• Halkias, D., Jalajas, D., Bommer, M., Akrivos, D., lls, G., Harkiolakis, N., Kontogeorgi, M. “The Effect of Downsizing on the Behaviours and Motivations of Survivors: A Cross-Cultural Comparison between Employee Experiences in Greece and the United States”. Proceedings of the 18^th  International Congress for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Spetses, Greece, July 2006.
• Halkias, D., Stavrou-Coatea, E., Swiersz, P., Abadir, S. and Akrivos, D. “Daughters’ Intentions to Succeed Fathers in the Family Business: Securing the Future of the Family Enterprise in Greece”.Proceedings of the Congress of the International Council of Psychologists, Kos, Greece, July 2006.
• Harkiolakis, N., Halkias, D., Stamoulis, D. and Akrivos, D. “Barriers to the Introduction of Technology in Small Family Business Enterprises in Greece”. Proceedings of the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Athens University, Athens, Greece, July 2006. 
• Halkias, D., Fakinos, M., Hyman, I., Akrivos, D., Cohen, I., et al. “Bullying and Victimization in the Schools: A Preliminary Analysis of a Cross National Study”. Proceedings of the 112^th Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 30, 2004.
• Halkias, D., Fakinos, M., Hyman, I., Akrivos, D., Cohen, I., Mahon, M., Snook, P. and DuCette, J. “A Cross-National Study of the Typology and Symptoms of Students’ Victimization”. Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Philadelphia, USA, June 12, 2003.
• Halkias, D., Fakinos, M., Hyman, I., ., Akrivos, D, Cohen, I. and Mahon, M. “Victimization of Children in Greek Schools: Stress and Trauma Symptoms Related to School Bullying”. Proceedings of the 9^th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Psychological Research, Rhodes, Greece, May 21, 2003.
• Halkias, D., Fakinos, M., Hyman, I., Akrivos, D, Cohen, I.,., Mahon, M., Snook, P. and DuCette, J. “Victimization of Children in Schools – Traumatic Symptoms and Stressors in Greek and American Students”. Proceedings of the XVI Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, July 15, 2002.

 Book Chapters

• Halkias, D., Entrepreneurship and Sustainability: Business Solutions in Poverty Alleviation from Around the World.GowerPublishers, London,2012 

• Halkias, D., Thurman, P., Smith, C., Nason, R., (Eds). Father-Daughter Succession in Family Business: A Cross-Cultural Perspective.  GowerPublishers, London,2011 

• Halkias, D., Thurman, P., Harkiolakis, N., Caracatsanis, S., (Eds.). Female Immigrant Entrepreneurs: The Economic and Social Impact of a Global Phenomenon.GowerPublishers, London, 2010.

Poster Session Presentations

• Patil, K. and Akrivos, P.D. A Preliminary Cross-Cultural Investigation in Forgiveness and Emotional Intelligence in Greek and Indian Students. XXIX International Congress of Psychology, July, 2008: ICC Berlin, Germany.
• Falagas, M.E., Akrivos, P.D., Alexiou, V.G., Saridakis, V., Moutos, T., Peppas, G. and  Kondilis, B.K. Pre-operative informed consent in Greece: A prospective study.EHMA AnnualConference, June, 2008, Athens, Greece.
• Kondilis, B, Akrivos, P.D. and Falagas, M.E. Επίπεδο Ικανότητας Ανάγνωσης και Κατανόησης των Ενημερωτικών Φυλλαδίων Υγείας που Διαμένονται σε Νοσοκομεία & Κέντρα Υγείας των Αθηνών* [ReadabilityLevels of Health PamphletsDistributed in AthensHospitals& Health Centers]. 3^rd Panhellenic Conference on Health Management, Economics & Policies. December 12-15, 2007:  Athens, Greece.     * Conferenceposterawardrecipients

• Vardavas, C., Kondilis, B., Akrivos, P.D., Patelarou, E. and Falagas, M.E. Θέματα και Πηγές Ενημέρωσης Ελλήνων Εφήβων Σε Θέματα Υγείας: Ο Ρόλος του Κρατικού Φορέα στην Ορθή Ενημέρωσή Τους* [Health Topics and Health Information Sources for Greek Teenagers: The Role of the Government in theirEducation]. 3^rd Panhellenic Conference on Health Management, Economics & Policies. December 12-15, 2007:Athens, Greece. * Conference poster award recipients

Other Publications

2009- 2010:  Writing the column: “An Expert View: All in the Family” published in the English speaking newspaper Athens News (www.athensnews.gr). The column deals with aspects concerning the family, the couple, issues concerning parenting, as well as answering reader queries.

2013-2014: Writing a column on psychological issues published in the English speaking newspaper Athens Views (www.athensviews.gr). The column deals with aspects concerning the family, couples, issues concerning parenting and other mental/emotional health issues.