Susanna Toivanen

Susanna Toivanen is a Guest Researcher in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University. Her work focuses on harmful substance use prevention and intervention in workplaces, leveraging the workplace as a key arena for health promotion. She is affiliated with the research group 'Harmful use in working life – prevention and intervention.'

Her recent research examines occupational stressors among teachers, work-family conflict impacts on sleep, and occupational safety and health (OSH) regulation in micro-enterprises. Key findings include the protective role of colleagues' 'sense of coherence' on individual stress and the need for tailored OSH approaches for small businesses.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary public health challenges, combining quantitative methodologies with policy-relevant insights. Her work underscores the importance of workplace interventions for both individual and organizational well-being.