Dr Roger Hagen of the Department of Psychology of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology will give a lecture on Tuesday 24 September 2013. Metacognitive theory and therapy in psychosis: An introductionEvent detailsDate: 24 September 2013, 3.30pmVenue: Hunter Building Lecture Theatre, Room 0.17, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston PlaceFind out more about the lecture venue BiographyRoger Hagen, PhD, is an associate professor in clinical psychology at the Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.He has written several books and papers related to the treatment of psychotic disorders using a cognitive behavioral approach.His current research is now focusing on how metacognitive theory and therapy could be used in order to understand and treat different psychiatric disorders.Lecture abstractStudies suggest that metacognitive therapy could be a promising treatment for anxiety and depression.Even though cognitive behavioral therapy has shown promising results in treating psychotic symptoms, more effective psychological treatments for psychosis are required.The lecture will give a brief introduction to the metacognitive model. It will then try to show how metacognitive therapy could be used in treating psychotic symptoms as delusions and auditory hallucinations. This article was published on 2025-07-22
