Elisa Rissanen

Elisa Rissanen is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Health Economics at the Department of Health and Social Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on economic evaluations of healthcare interventions, particularly in pediatric behavioral health and preventive medicine. She has contributed to studies assessing cost-effectiveness of parenting programs, anti-bullying initiatives, and interventions targeting childhood behavioral issues. Rissanen is affiliated with the Health Economics Research Group and the House of Effectiveness, collaborating on projects like PROSHADE (2020–2026) and Support4Resilience (2024–2028). Her work emphasizes translating economic evidence into clinical practice guidelines and healthcare decision-making frameworks.

Key research interests include behavioral economics in healthcare, cost-effectiveness analysis of preventive interventions, and economic policy implications of child welfare programs. Her recent publications explore the financial and societal impacts of parenting training, digital mental health solutions, and school-based antibullying programs. She has also investigated long-term economic consequences of childhood behavioral problems, contributing to evidence-based policymaking in child protection and family support services.