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Andreas B Larsson is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Mid Sweden University's Department of Psychology and Social Work. His work focuses on Process-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relational Frame Theory (RFT), with applications in mental health, impostor syndrome, and psychological flexibility.
- Education: Psychologist degree from Stockholm University, PhD from Swansea University (supervised by Louise McHugh), and experience at UCD Dublin.
- Professional Roles: Former President of the Swedish Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), board member of the ACBS Foundation, and active contributor to the Swedish Association for Psychologists' CBT Special Interest Group.
His research explores ACT applications for college students' mental health, cognitive fusion in psychosis-like symptoms, and defusion techniques for impostor syndrome. Recent publications emphasize data-driven therapy optimization (e.g., Boruta-driven PBAT validation) and patient-centered network analysis in psychotherapy. Articles also highlight psychometric evaluations of psychological flexibility measures and adaptations of ACT for informal caregivers.
Scientific awards include leadership roles in ACBS and contributions to contextual behavioral science. While no formal student names are listed, his teaching philosophy prioritizes curiosity and critical thinking. Collaborations span Swansea University, UCD Dublin, and institutions in Sweden, with recent conference presentations at ACBS World Conferences (2023-2024). Key themes include mindfulness, experiential avoidance, and integrating empirical rigor into clinical practice.
