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Karl Yngvar Dale is an Associate Professor at Molde University College (HiMolde) within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Department of Health and Social Sciences. He serves as program coordinator for continuing education and master’s programs, including VIVO, and oversees the second-year curriculum (MAHS2) of the interdisciplinary master’s program. His academic background includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Tromsø (2008) and a psychology degree from the University of Bergen (1989). His research expertise spans clinical psychology, mental health service organization, and trauma-related phenomena such as complex stress reactions, violence risk management, and substance abuse treatment.
Dr. Dale’s research interests focus on interprofessional collaboration, mental health policy, and the clinical utility of psychometric tools. His work addresses challenges in reintegration of offenders, community mental health work, and the psychosocial effects of trauma. Notable contributions include studies on dissociation mechanisms in mystical experiences, risk factors post-disaster, and validation of assessment instruments like the Personal Feelings Questionnaire.
His publications analyze topics such as probation officer interactions in criminal justice systems, predictors of post-traumatic stress in earthquake survivors, and the role of sleep disorders in trauma-dissociation pathways. He also explores structural reforms in mental health services and nursing education standards.
Administratively, Dale oversees doctoral-level pedagogical responsibilities and has extensive clinical experience in mental health care and substance abuse treatment. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation in healthcare systems and policy.
