Gorica Popovska Nalevska PhD
11 July 2025
Orce Simov PhD
11 July 2025
Diana Belevska PhD
PhD Diana Belevska
Name and surname: Diana Belevska
Birth year: 1958
Campus: Sveti Nikole and Bitola
E-mail: diana.belevska@msu.edu.mk
Subjects Sveti Nikole
- Faculty of psychology
– Psychodiagnostics
– Clinical Psychology
Completed studies
- December 1997: University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, R. Macedonia: Doctor of Sciences in Social Work and Social Policy
- March 1996: University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Faculty of Philosophy – Skopje, R. Macedonia: Master in Social Work and Social Policy
- May 1989: Faculty of Medicine – University of Belgrade: Specialist in Medical Psychology
- March 1982: Faculty of Philosophy – Department of Psychology, Skopje: Graduated Psychologist
Work experience
- Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist at the Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy “Dr. Diana Belevska”, Skopje
- Professor at the Faculty of Psychology at the Private Higher Education Institution International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole – Bitola, R. Macedonia
- Consultant at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Chamber of R. Macedonia for Private Security – educator in psychology in the licensing process
- Professor at the Faculty of Medicine “Goce Delchev” – Shtip
- Professor at the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors, Skopje
- Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, in the specialist studies – comparative with the German Faculty in Nuremberg, Germany
- 2009–2011: Professor at the University for Tourism and Management – Skopje
- 2000–2009: Research Associate at the Faculty of Medicine – Skopje; subject: Psychiatry with Medical Psychology
- 1983–2009: PHI “Psychiatric Hospital – Skopje”
- Research Associate at the Higher School for Medical Nurses in Bitola, subject: Medical Psychology with Communicology
- 2005–2009: Human Resources Advisor at Hi-Tech Corporation
- 2002–2003: Research Associate at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts – subject: Psychology and Psychopathology
Published academic and professional works
- Belevska D., Spasovska M. (2020). Systemic approach in work with siblings of children with special needs. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.923:316.612 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
- Utochkin N. A., Spasovska M. (2019). Socio‑psychological characteristics of optimism and its role in the development of personal success. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.923:316.612 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
- Belevska D., Spasovska M., Utochkin N. (2019). Emotional and behavioral difficulties in siblings of children with special needs in the Republic of North Macedonia. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.922‑056.26/.36‑053.2(497.7) (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
- Spasovska M., Utochkin N. A., Belevska D. (2019). Prosocial behavior of siblings of children with special needs. Theoretical and Practical Psychology in Modern Conditions: Collection of Papers of the XII International Seminar of Young Scientists and Postgraduates, UDC 159.9.07, BBK 88, T33, ISBN 978‑5‑6042125‑4‑7
- Spasovska M., Utochkin N., Belevska D. (2018). Determining optimism as a psychological phenomenon in adolescence. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.947.5‑053.6:159.942.53, 159.922.8:159.947.5 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
- Utochkin N. A., Spasovska M. (2018). Subjective well‑being and loneliness in youth environment. Proceedings “International Dialogue: East–West (Psychology and Education)”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” Sveti Nikole–Bitola, 159.923.072.52‑053.6 (ISSN print: 1857‑9299, ISSN online: 1857‑9302)
- Utochkin N. A., Spasovska M. (2017). Interpersonal determinants of optimism – pessimism among university youth. IX International Seminar of Young Scientists and Postgraduates “Psychologist in the Era of Civic Choice”, UDC 159.9.07, BBK 88, P86, ISBN 978‑5‑905763‑93‑9
- “The role of the family in sexual education of persons with disabilities” – D. Belevska, M. Spasovska, J. Belevska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2017
- “Childbirth pain – expectations and reality” – D. Belevska, J. Belevska, E. Kuzmanovska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2017
- “Optimism and pessimism among high‑school students in Macedonia and Russia” – M. Spasovska, N. Utochkin, D. Belevska, N. Kovalj. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2017
- “Psychological support for parents of children with special needs” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska, J. Belevska, M. Spasovska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2016
- “Use of photographs in the psychotherapeutic process” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2016
- “Physiological changes as possible predictors for postpartum depression” – J. Belevska, D. Belevska. VII International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2016
- “Lack of knowledge and attitudes toward people with epilepsy among high school students and teachers in R. of Macedonia” – Lutovska Risteska, Belevska D., Belevska J. International Research Journal. ISSN 2227‑6017, Impact factor: 0.9459. 2015
- “Lack of knowledge and postpartum mental health problems in women who give birth in PHI Clinical hospital – Stip, R. of Macedonia.” – Lutovska R. M., Belevska J., Sumanska M., Belevska D. International Research Journal. ISSN 2227‑6017, Impact factor: 0.9459. 2015
- “Psychological counseling in IVF treatment” – Belevska J., Lutovska Risteska M., Belevska D. International Research Journal. ISSN 2227‑6017, Impact factor: 0.9459. 2015
- “Infertility – personal pain and family secret” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska. VI International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2015
- “Caesarean section and postpartum depression” – J. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska, D. Belevska, M. Sumanska. VI International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2015
- “Psychological support for parents of children with special needs” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska Risteska. Resource Center for Parents of Children with Special Needs – Skopje, 2015
- “Attitudes of young people toward EU integration of R. Macedonia” – V. Trajkova, I. Trajkov, S. Georgieva, D. Belevska. Mladi i društvene promene – između nacionalnog identiteta i evrointegracija. International thematic collection, University of Priština, Faculty of Philosophy, Kosovska Mitrovica. 2014
- “Investigation and development of social skills among students of social sciences” – In: The Individual‑family‑society in transition, Dr. Diana Belevska, Sci. Dr. Verica Stamenkova Trajkova. Thematic collection of papers of international significance; University in Priština, 2013
- “Art as a function to assess the mental state of psychiatric patients” – Sci. Dr. Diana Belevska, Sci. Dr. Verica Stamenkova Trajkova. In: Psychology and Art: Thematic collection of papers of international significance; University in Priština, 2013
- “Family interventions” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Stole Bajraktarov. V Macedonian Psychiatric Congress and International Meeting, Ohrid 2013
- “Psychiatry” – Textbook for Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Kneginja Richter Sokolovska, Dr. Gordana Panova, Dr. Gunter Niklewski, Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Shtip, University “Goce Delchev”. 2013
- “Play therapy – synonym for challenges and problems in child clinical psychology” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. IV International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2013
- “Image of security worker from psychological aspect” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. IV International Scientific Conference “International Dialogue East–West”, ISU “G. R. Derzhavin” – 2013
- “CBT Therapy of Insomnia” – Richter, K., & Beleska, D. (2013, May). WPA. V Macedonian Psychiatric Congress and International Meeting, Ohrid, Macedonia
- “The Artistic expression as back‑up diagnostic methods for the evaluation of the mental state of mentally disturbed peoples” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Sci. Dr. Verica Stamenkova Trajkova. In: Psychology and Art, Faculty of Philosophy, University in Priština, 2012
- “Family and psychosis when the family faces pain” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Vladimir Ortakov, Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Kasper Hauser, World Health Organization, 2011
- “Psychiatrization of society – pros and cons” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Dr. Vladimir Ortakov, Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Kasper Hauser, World Health Organization, 2011
- “Suicide from the prism of Slavic spirituality” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. Proceedings of II International Scientific Conference – ISU, 2011
- “I Know. I Can. I Change.” – Self‑help guide for professionals in the field of mental health. Co‑authored edited by Prof. Dr. Diana Belevska. City Print, Skopje, 2011
- “Cognitive motivation for religious tourism” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Maja Lutovska. In The Influence of Tourism on Economic Development. Second International Scientific Congress – biennale, University of Tourism and Management, Skopje, 2011
- “Phenomenon of professional burnout” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. Proceedings of I International Scientific Conference – ISU, 2010
- “Psychology for managers” – Dr. Diana Belevska. University for Tourism and Management, Skopje, 2010
- “Suicide – the unsolved puzzle” – Dr. Diana Belevska, Maja Lutovska. SEEA Addictions, vol. 11, Suppl 1, 2010
- “Strengthening capacities of professionals in mental health centers” – D. Belevska, M. Lutovska. Proceedings from IV Macedonian Psychiatric Congress and International Meeting, Ohrid, 2009
- “Attitudes of mental health professionals toward patients in Germany and Switzerland” – Richter, K.; Belevska, D.; Trajkov, I.; Bajraktarov, S.; Trajkova‑Stojmenska, V.; Scholz, F.; Niklewski, G. (2009). Makedonski Medicinski Pregled, 63(Suppl. 74), 32
- “Mental health in community” – Richter‑Sokolovska, K.; Ortakov, V.; Beleska, D. (2008). Compilation of works: Quality code systems
- “Training manual in the field of community mental health” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov; Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2006
- “Mental health in community” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov; Dr. Kneginja Richter. Skopje: Stability Pact, 2006
- “Attitudes of the public towards people with schizophrenia: Comparison between Macedonia and Germany” – Baumann, A.; Richter, K.; Belevska, D.; Zäske, H.; Gaebel, W.; Niklewski, G.; Wahlberg, H. (2005). World Psychiatry, 4(Suppl. 1), 55–57
- “Medical Psychology” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Prof. Dr. Georgi Chadlovski; Angelina Filipovska, 2004
- “Clinical social work” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Prof. Verica Stamenkova‑Trajkova. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2002; 164 pages
- “Freedom Heals: self‑help guide for persons suffering from psychosis and their relatives” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov; Kneginja Richter. Skopje: Data Pons, 2002; 126 pages
- “The user always has their rights – Handbook for human rights of persons with mental illnesses” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Stojan Bajraktarov; Stojan Andonov. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2001
- “Who are we – SELF‑HELP GUIDE for persons suffering from psychosis and their relatives” – Dr. Diana Belevska; Dr. Vladimir Ortakov. Skopje: Gjurgja, 2000; 74 pages
- “Psychoses and the family” – Dr. Diana Belevska. Skopje: Gjurgja, 1999; 244 pages