Dr. Andrew Gumley

Professor

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Biography

Andrew Gumley is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council in the UK, serving as a Professor of Psychological Therapy. He is a leading international researcher focusing on psychological interventions for individuals experiencing psychosis. Notably, Andrew developed and evaluated the first randomized controlled trial of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy aimed at preventing relapse in individuals with schizophrenia and has led numerous trials investigating the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a variety of mental health challenges. His research emphasizes the significance of addressing fear of recurrence as a barrier to recovery in psychosis, and highlights the role of attachment in resilience during recovery processes. As the chair of the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network for Schizophrenia, he has contributed significantly to mental health guidelines. His research is recognized and funded by several prestigious organizations, including the National Institute of Health Research and the Medical Research Council, and he collaborates with leading experts from universities across the UK and internationally.

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Professor of Psychological Therapy

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Leading researcher and educator in psychological interventions for mental health.