Stephen Fitzgerald Austin

Stephen Fitzgerald Austin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on early intervention in psychosis, recovery processes, and technology integration in psychiatric treatment. With 65 research outputs including 52 journal articles and 7 reviews, he maintains active office hours (Mondays 9:00-10:00 by phone) and collaborates internationally across mental health disciplines.

His research interests center on metacognition, patient-reported outcomes, and qualitative methodologies within evidence-based practice. Key areas include treatment-resistant schizophrenia, PTSD in complex cases, and digital interventions such as smartphone applications for shared decision-making and virtual reality therapy for paranoia. His work emphasizes patient perspectives in treatment decisions and the feasibility of integrating novel technologies into standard psychiatric care.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends toward patient-centered care, particularly regarding clozapine treatment perspectives in schizophrenia. Significant emphasis appears on digital health innovations including virtual reality CBT for paranoia and video consultation experiences. His collaborative research spans systematic PTSD treatment reviews, trauma-focused therapy feasibility studies for comorbid psychosis/PTSD, and metacognitive approaches to recovery processes, consistently employing mixed-methods designs to capture nuanced clinical insights.