taugafræðingi
taugafræðingi is the Icelandic term for psychologist, a professional who studies and practices the science of behavior and mental processes. The word is derived from the Icelandic language, combining “taug” (mind or brain) with “fræði” (study), and it entered common usage in the early twentieth century as psychology was formally established as a discipline in Iceland.
Psychologists in Iceland focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, as well as
Academic training for a taugafræðingi typically involves a bachelor’s degree in psychology, followed by a master’s
Notable Icelandic psychologists include Þórunn Gísladóttir, whose research on adolescent depression has influenced national health policies,