The Unit of Medical Psychology

The Unit of Medical Psychology does research and teaching in a broad range of topics in the fields of psychology that are particularly relevant for medicine and other health sciences. The aim is to create and disseminate knowledge about the psychological causes and effects of disease and psychological factors in health promotion.

The Unit consists of 3 research groups that collaborate both internally and externally. The Self, Health, and Romantic Processes (SHaRP) research group is interested in understanding the interplay between individual and relational health and relational dynamics. A specific focus is on intimate partner violence and its intra-personal, interpersonal, and social antecedents and consequences.

The Family and Sexual Health group seeks to examine family dynamics in the face of stressors, such as parental divorce or mental health issues. Moreover, the group focuses on sexual health and sexuality across the life span.

The Neuropsykiatrisk Laboratorium studies the neurobiology of addiction, with a focus on neuroplasticity and its role in psychiatric disorders, namely depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.