Scott Macpherson

Biography

Scott is a lecturer in mental health and well-being at the School of Nursing & Midwifery. Scott has an MA in Psychology and has practiced as a CBT therapist since 2005. Scott worked in the field of Substance Use for over 11 years and retains a teaching interest in this area. His other teaching interests include cognitive behavioural therapy, spirituality, human rights and resilience. Scott is the School’s Erasmus+ link for partner institutions in Aalesund and Haugesund, Norway. Along with his colleague, Dan Warrender, Scott developed the Mental Health Movie Monthly initiative which uses the medium of film to engage students, professionals, service users and the general public in discussion around issues in mental health and well-being.

Research Interest

Cognitive behavioural therapy, spirituality, human rights and resilience.