Research

I research the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in general practice, with a particular focus on stress, anxiety, and depression. I have contributed to the evaluation of several psychometric tools and have studied the effect of problem-solving conversations on patient well-being in general practice.

Profile

I am a Professor of General Practice at the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University and a practicing physician in Aarhus. I earned my PhD from Aarhus University in 2004 and have since worked as a senior researcher at the Research Unit for General Practice. My research primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in general practice, particularly stress, anxiety, and depression. I have also contributed to the development of clinical guidelines for managing mental health conditions in general practice.

Commissioned

I advise the Danish College of General Practitioners on mental disorders. I participate in the Danish Health Data Authority's work on developing tools for collecting patient-reported health data. Additionally, I advise the Ministry of Higher Education and Science as an expert in mental health in the EU program Horizon Europe.

Cooperation and dissemination

I collaborate with the Danish College of General Practitioners, Danish Regions, and the Danish Health Authority on guidelines, recommendations, and initiatives related to mental disorders. The goal of this collaboration is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Teaching

I am a course leader and lecturer in General Practice at the Medical Program at Aarhus University. I have contributed to the development of textbooks in general practice, psychiatry, health psychology, and medical communication. Additionally, I have played a role in shaping the general practice curriculum at the Medical Program at Aarhus University.