Orri Smárason is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in the field of child and adolescent psychology. He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and a Cand.psych degree from the University of Iceland. Orri has been involved in various roles within healthcare, including working at Landspítala University Hospital’s psychiatric department. He has also contributed significantly to research in the field, focusing on topics such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Orri is dedicated to improving mental health services for young people and has been involved in several collaborative projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing well-being in this population.
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Orri Smárason, affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, United States, has an Scopus Author Identifier of 57211849195. He has been cited 63 times across 62 documents, with an h-index of 2. Smárason has contributed to 15 documents in total. Additionally, his citations stand at 115, with an h-index and i10-index both at 3. These metrics reflect his scholarly impact and contributions to the field of psychology and psychiatry.
Education
Orri Smárason completed his Stúdentspróf from Verkmenntaskóla Austurlands in 2000. He went on to earn a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Iceland in 2003 and obtained his Cand.psych degree in Psychology from the same institution in 2005.
Research Focus
Orri’s research primarily focuses on child and adolescent mental health, with a particular emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders. He is interested in exploring the effectiveness of different CBT modalities and comparisons in treating anxiety disorders in young populations. Additionally, Orri is involved in research related to the reliability and validity of diagnostic tools for psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.
Professional Journey
Orri Smárason’s professional journey began with roles in healthcare settings, including positions at Landspítala University Hospital’s psychiatric department and other service centers. Over the years, he has transitioned into private practice, founding his own psychology clinic. Orri has also been actively involved in academia, serving as a part-time lecturer and research collaborator at the University of Iceland’s psychology department.
Honors & Awards
Orri has received recognition for his contributions to the field of psychology, including awards for his research on cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostic tools. His dedication to improving mental health services for children and adolescents has been acknowledged by professional organizations and government bodies.
Publications Noted & Contributions
Orri has authored and co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in child and adolescent psychology. His research papers cover topics such as the effectiveness of CBT for anxiety disorders, reliability of diagnostic tools, and interventions for improving mental health services for young people..
Orri Smárason has contributed to several research articles in prestigious journals covering a range of topics in child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry.
In the study “Psychometric properties of the GAD-7 and PROMIS-Anxiety-4a among youth with depression and suicidality,” published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research in February 2024, Smárason collaborated with other researchers to assess the psychometric properties of anxiety measures in youth with depression and suicidality. This research contributes to understanding the reliability and validity of anxiety assessment tools in this population.
Another publication, “Psychometric properties of the revised children’s anxiety and depression scale (RCADS) for autistic youth without co-occurring intellectual disability,” in the Journal of Mood and Anxiety Disorders in August 2023, examined the psychometric properties of an anxiety and depression scale for autistic youth without co-occurring intellectual disability. This study sheds light on the suitability of assessment tools for specific populations, aiming to improve mental health screening and diagnosis.
In June 2023, Smárason contributed to a study titled “Long-term functional impairment in pediatric OCD after and during treatment: An analysis of distinct trajectories,” published in Psychiatry Research. This research explored the long-term functional impairment in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients after and during treatment, providing insights into the trajectory of functional outcomes in this population.
Moreover, Orri Smárason co-authored a paper on “Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,” published in Advances in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in April 2023. This article discussed psychotherapeutic approaches for treating treatment-resistant OCD, offering insights into alternative interventions for patients who do not respond to conventional treatments.
In September 2022, Smárason was involved in a longitudinal case-control study titled “Meals, Microbiota and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents (MMM-Study): A protocol for an observational longitudinal case-control study,” published in PLOS ONE. This study protocol outlines an observational study investigating the relationship between meals, gut microbiota, and mental health in children and adolescents, contributing to our understanding of the gut-brain axis in mental health.
These publications reflect Orri Smárason’s commitment to advancing knowledge in child and adolescent mental health through rigorous research and collaboration with other experts in the field.
Research Timeline
Orri’s research timeline spans over several years, starting from his early involvement in collaborative projects during his undergraduate and graduate studies to his current roles as a practicing psychologist and researcher. His research journey has been marked by a consistent dedication to addressing mental health challenges in children and adolescents through evidence-based interventions and research endeavors.
Collaborations and Projects
Orri has collaborated with various institutions, professionals, and organizations on research projects aimed at enhancing mental health services for children and adolescents. These collaborations have resulted in publications, presentations at scientific conferences, and the development of innovative interventions and assessment tools in the field of child and adolescent psychology.
