Sverre Varvin

Sverre Varvin is a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Oslo Metropolitan University, specializing in refugee mental health and psychoanalytic approaches to trauma. His work bridges clinical psychology, psychiatry, and social sciences, with a particular focus on the psychological impacts of forced migration and displacement.

Dr. Varvin's research interests include:

• Refugee mental health and trauma treatment
• Psychoanalytic approaches to understanding migration experiences
• Child and adolescent development in refugee contexts
• Social determinants of mental health among displaced populations
• The intersection of human rights violations and psychological trauma
• Compassion and dehumanization processes in refugee reception

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding the psychological impacts of forced migration, with particular attention to family dynamics, developmental disruptions, and long-term therapeutic interventions. Varvin frequently collaborates with researchers across Norway and Serbia, conducting cross-national studies that compare mental health outcomes and social support systems for refugees in different contexts. His work often employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to capture the complex interplay between individual trauma and broader social-political factors.

Through his extensive publication record including over 130 scientific articles, 5 textbooks, and numerous research reports, Varvin has established himself as a leading voice in the field of refugee mental health in Scandinavia.