With an extensive background in Psychology, Matthias Schwannauer has been noted for his research on psychological interventions for Bipolar Disorders. This work included the implementation of a randomized controlled trial of Interpersonal Cognitive Therapy and a study on the role of interpersonal and cognitive factors in mood regulation in bipolar disorders and the recovery process.

After graduating in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Marburg, he worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS Adolescent Mental Health Services in Glasgow. He has also been Head of Clinical and Health Psychology and Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. In addition, he has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the Early Psychosis Support Service at CAMHS Lothian. Subsequently, he has held the position of Director of the School of Health and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

In particular, Matthias Schwannauer has led the Contextual Mental Health Research Group, which focuses on studying the evolutionary trajectories of mental health and well-being across the lifespan. She has also focused on investigating the development of psychological models of emotional distress. One of his main areas of interest is the advancement of specific psychological interventions for the mental health of young people.

Moreover, he is principal investigator of several randomized controlled trials to develop and evaluate psychological interventions for serious mental health problems. In addition, he has published numerous scientific articles. His research interests include the application of attachment theory, reflective function and recovery to major mental health problems in adolescence, particularly psychosis and recurrent mood disorders.

• Director of the School of Health and Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
• Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the Early Psychosis Support Service at CAMHS Lothian
• Clinical Psychologist in the NHS Adolescent Mental Health Services 
• Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh 
• Head of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Edinburgh 
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Edinburgh 
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Marburg