Jo Magne Ingul

Jo Magne Ingul is an Associate Professor at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on school refusal, school absenteeism, anxiety in youth, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions. He collaborates extensively with researchers across Norway on projects addressing child mental health, including pandemic-related mental health trends and preventive interventions.

His work emphasizes understanding and mitigating anxiety and depression in children through family and school-based frameworks. Recent studies explore parental involvement in therapy, the impact of physical activity on adolescent loneliness, and the psychometric properties of mental health scales in Norwegian populations.

Key contributions include the ECHO factorial trial optimizing CBT for emotional problems in children, and leadership in the International Network for School Attendance (INSA) to improve global attendance strategies. His articles span academic journals, popular science features, and policy-oriented pieces, reflecting a commitment to bridging research and practical application.