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Roz Shafran is a Professor at the University of Reading, specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Her research explores the origins of mental contamination, perfectionism, and the development of evidence-based treatments for anxiety and OCD. She has contributed to international standards for CBT in OCD and published extensively on contamination-related behaviors and morphing fear. Shafran has co-authored influential books like Overcoming Perfectionism and led randomized controlled trials evaluating therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing translational approaches to mental health.
- Key Areas: Clinical Psychology, CBT, OCD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders
- Notable Contributions: Development of the Morphing Fear Questionnaire (MFQ), advocacy for CBT standards in OCD treatment, and translational research on contamination processes.
Shafran's research often involves collaborations with institutions globally, addressing both theoretical and applied aspects of psychological disorders. She has contributed to policy initiatives such as the IAPT program evaluation and has pioneered methods to assess thought-shape fusion in eating disorders.
