About the group
Our research group adopts a comprehensive approach, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to tailor psychotherapy to individual patients.
While the efficacy of psychotherapy in treating mental disorders has long been recognized, understanding its optimal application for specific individuals remains limited.
Little is known about which types of psychotherapy are most effective for whom and the underlying mechanisms of psychotherapeutic approaches.
Addressing the pivotal question of 'what works for whom and how?' is fundamental to advancing our understanding of personalized psychotherapy and enhancing its effectiveness.
Currently, the group is conducting four randomized controlled trials, integrating qualitative methods to personalize and maximize the impact of psychotherapy.
Additionally, we are exploring the integration of new technologies to enhance accessibility for patients and amplify the therapeutic effects of psychotherapy.
Projects
The research group comprises various research projects dedicated to the examination of psychotherapy within the Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
Currently, the main focus is on the following projects:
- MOP - Mechanisms Of change in Psychoterapy
- RecoVRy - Artificial Intelligence powered Virtual Reality Therapy in Psychosis Treatment
- DEPTREAT - Attention Bias Modification treatment for Depressive Disorders
- TreatBFRD - The Norwegian Study of Skin Picking Disorder, Hair Pulling Disorder, and other Body-focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders
- CBT-Insomnia
- ATT-attention training technique
Collaboration
The group has a large international network with, amongst others, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.