Daniel Freeman (psychologist)

Daniel Freeman

Nationality British
Fields Clinical psychology
Institutions Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience; University of Oxford
Known for Paranoia studies
Notable awards May Davidson Award (2008)

Daniel Freeman is a British psychologist and paranoia expert at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London and professor of clinical psychology and National Institute of Health Research research professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Oxford.[1][2][3] His research has shown that paranoia affects a much wider population, not just those who suffer from psychosis, as previously thought.[3][4] His studies have also shown that virtual reality can help treat severe paranoia.[5] He has written several books on paranoia and anxiety disorders.

In 2008, Freeman received the May Davidson Award from the British Psychological Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Daniel Freeman profile". University of Oxford. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  2. ↑ "Daniel Freeman profile". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  3. 1 2 Durrant, Sabine (2009-03-10). "Suspicious minds". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  4. ↑ "Are they out to get you? Paranoia on the rise". NBC News. 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  5. ↑ "Oxford study finds virtual reality can help treat severe paranoia". University of Oxford. 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  6. ↑ "Dr Daniel Freeman wins clinical psychology award". King's College London. 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
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