Lene-Mari Potulski Rasmussen

Lene-Mari Potulski Rasmussen serves as an Associate Professor at the Regional Knowledge Center for Children and Youth, North (RKBU North), affiliated with UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in child mental health services across northern Norway.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Master's degree in Psychology from University of Tromsø (2013)

Dr. Potulski Rasmussen's research program demonstrates deep commitment to improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable children through evidence-based approaches. Her work spans several interconnected domains:

• Implementation science for evidence-based interventions in real-world settings
• Mental health support for refugee families, particularly Ukrainian families resettling in Norway
• Optimization of cognitive behavioral therapy for children with anxiety and depression
• Development and validation of measurement tools for child mental health assessment

Analysis of her recent publication record reveals a strategic research trajectory focusing on refugee mental health (particularly through the PIRM study), implementation of evidence-based practices in municipal and school services, and optimization of interventions for children with emotional problems. Her work increasingly incorporates digital tools like the MittEcho feedback system to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Dr. Potulski Rasmussen actively contributes to significant research initiatives:

• PIRM (Supported Parenting Interventions for Families with Refugee Background) - evaluating parenting programs for refugee families
• Member of the "Preventive and Health Promoting Interventions" research group at UiT
• Contributor to the ECHO study optimizing school-based interventions for children with emotional problems