Browsing Department of Clinical Psychology by Document Types "Doctoral thesis"
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Recovery in bipolar disorder. A reflexive-collaborative exploration of the lived experiences of healing and growth when battling a severe mental illness
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-01-23)The aim of this thesis is to explore processes of recovery in bipolar disorder. What do people with bipolar disorders do to promote healing and growth in their lives, and what challenges do they meet over the course of ... -
Seeing and being seen: An investigation of video guidance processes with vulnerable parents of infants
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-01-28)The psychosocial development of infants is closely interrelated with the relationship with their caregivers, especially with the caregivers’ capacity to emotionally attune themselves to and mentalize the infants. Parents’ ... -
Self-Compassion and Perfectionism
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-06-16)Suffering, failure and imperfection are inevitable parts of human nature that all individuals will experience during their lifetime. However, how individuals relate to themselves when they are struggling may play an important ... -
Sikkerheitsnettet som tek imot om eg fell – men som også kan fange meg. Korleis erfarer menneske med psykiske lidingar ei innlegging i psykisk helsevern? Eit samarbeidsbasert forskingsprosjekt mellom forskarar og brukarar.
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-12-09)This thesis explores inpatient treatment within mental health care. Some people, suffering from a mental health problem, may occasionally need an admission. This thesis’ objective is to take a closer look at what mental ... -
Socioeconomic status and mental health in children and adolescents
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-12-16)Socioeconomic disadvantage in childhood is related to both immediate and persisting impairments in mental health and well-being. Findings from epidemiological studies suggest that children who grow up in families with a ... -
Tidlig intervensjon og recoveryprosesser ved førsteepisode psykose : En kvalitativ utforsking av ulike perspektiver
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-03-27)The purpose of this thesis is to shed light upon different perspectives on early intervention for psychosis and related recovery processes for persons who have been in contact with early intervention services. The goal is ... -
Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and the Importance of Assessing Clinical Effectiveness
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-06-06)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating disorder with a typically chronic course without treatment. The current thesis addresses the following research questions: The first aim is to provide an updated review ... -
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Adolescents with Public Speaking Anxiety
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-09-15)Bakgrunn: Presentasjonsangst er en av de vanligste fryktene blant ungdom. Angsten innebærer en redsel for å bli negativt evaluert, etterfulgt av en følelse av å bli flau eller ydmyket når man snakker foran andre. ... -
Walking children through a minefield. : Qualitative studies of professionals’ experiences addressing abuse in child interviews.
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-01-31)Background: Ample research document that child abuse is widespread and that it is harmful to victims’ physical, psychological and social well-being. Protecting the victims from further abuse and offering them restorative ... -
Who profits from concentrated exposure treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? A quality assurance project from the OCD-team in Bergen
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-09)Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating psychological disorder characterized by bothersome and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) associated with anxiety and distress that the patient tries to reduce or control ...