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Carmen Simonsen is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, with a concurrent 20% appointment as a Psychologist Specialist at the TIPS team, Special Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, Oslo University Hospital. Her research focuses on reducing stigma and promoting recovery in severe mental illness through balanced knowledge about long-term outcomes and development of recovery-oriented interventions.
- Education:
- Profesjonsstudiet i psykologi (Cand Psychol), University of Oslo (1999-2003)
- Psychology BSc, Goldsmiths College, University of London (1996-1999)
- History of Art BA, University of York (1991-1994)
Research Interests:
1. Long-term outcomes in psychotic and bipolar disorders through clinical/personal recovery and wellbeing studies.
2. Stigma reduction and anti-stigma interventions to improve patient hope.
3. Role of lived experience professionals in mental healthcare systems.
Recent Research Trends:
Her 2024-2025 publications demonstrate consistent focus on:
- Neurobiological and cognitive aspects of psychosis
- Stigma and disclosure strategies
- Long-term outcomes in bipolar/psychotic disorders
- Development of mobile health interventions
- Childhood trauma impact on treatment resistance
- Visual hallucinations and suicidality
Scientific Contributions:
• Led the COPE psychosis-bipolar project on pandemic impacts
• Developed HÅP course for stigma management
• Coordinated TIPS 20-year follow-up studies
• Served on Schizophrenia International Research Society steering committee
Teaching:
• PSYC6320 – Internship
• PSYC6350 – Clinical Specialization
• PSYC3300 – Psychopathology
• PSYC4315 – Assessment of Mental Disorders
