J. Mark G. Williams

Psychology
  • J. Mark G. Williams, D Phil , is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, holding joint appointments in Psychiatry and Experimental Psychology.

  • He's a Fellow of prestigious societies and has held positions at various institutions.

  • Williams' research focuses on psychological models and treatments for depression and suicidal behavior, applying experimental cognitive psychology to understand risk factors.

  • He co-developed Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for preventing depression relapse, which has shown significant success in clinical trials.

  • His current work explores MBCT's potential in preventing suicidal ideation.

  • Williams also studies how autobiographical memory biases affect vulnerability to depression.

Books by J. Mark G. Williams