Terje Mesel

Terje Mesel is a Professor at the University of Agder, specifically within the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History. He holds a Cand Theol (1992) and a PhD in Ethics (2009), and has served as Head of Studies at UiA's Exphil/Exfac for several years. His work primarily focuses on Ethics, Philosophy, and Mental Health, with significant contributions to Wilderness Therapy and Healthcare Ethics.

• Education:
  • Cand Theol, 1992
  • PhD in Ethics, 2009

Mesel's research explores moral challenges in healthcare, patient autonomy, and sustainable professional ethics, often through interdisciplinary lenses involving religion and philosophy. His recent publications emphasize wilderness therapy for adolescents, shared decision-making in mental health, and moral implications of healthcare errors.

His 15 most recent articles highlight trends in adolescent mental health interventions, ethical decision-making, and nature-based therapy, with keywords spanning Healthcare Research, Medical Ethics, and Moral Philosophy. Notable themes include adverse events, patient autonomy, and sustainable ethics in healthcare settings.

Terje Mesel is a member of the University of Agder's Ethics and Philosophy Research Group and holds a 50% position as a researcher/research supervisor at Sørlandets Sykehus ABUP, linked to the Clinical Ethics Committee. He actively supervises in Master’s and PhD programs and contributes to policy discussions on mental health and ethical responsibility.