Jone Ravndal Bjørnestad

Jone Ravndal Bjørnestad is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on mental health, particularly psychosis, substance use disorders, and social recovery. She has extensively studied antipsychotic treatment experiences, childhood trauma, and the role of social networks in clinical recovery. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including systematic reviews and longitudinal studies.

• Education: Not explicitly listed, but her academic rank and publications suggest advanced training in Psychology/Psychiatry.

Her research interests span psychosis prevention, substance use recovery, and social functioning in mental health. Key themes include early intervention strategies, predictors of remission in psychosis, and the impact of childhood adversity on psychiatric outcomes.

In recent articles, she has explored topics like bank-switching behavior in marketing contexts, trajectories of substance-free friendships, and the interdependence of substance use and psychological distress. Her work emphasizes dynamic models and real-world applications, such as gaming-based interventions for unemployed youth.

• Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

Jone has advised on projects involving counselor training for foster parents and has collaborated on studies about recovery processes and participant retention in longitudinal research. She is part of interdisciplinary teams addressing psychosis and addiction, highlighting her role in bridging clinical and social aspects of mental health.