Thomas Hansen

Thomas Hansen is a Research Professor at the Department of Mental Health within the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. His work focuses on subjective well-being, loneliness, aging, informal caregiving, and active aging, combining quantitative research and systematic reviews to address critical public health challenges.

• Key research areas: Loneliness trajectories, caregiving impacts, digital interventions for social connection
• Active in longitudinal studies (e.g., HUNT, SHARE) and cross-sectional analyses
• Collaborates with institutions in Norway and internationally

His recent publications span gerontology, mental health interventions, and social epidemiology, emphasizing population-level well-being and policy recommendations. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.

Thomas Hansen actively contributes to understanding social determinants of health in aging populations, advocating for evidence-based strategies to improve psychosocial outcomes through interventions targeting loneliness and caregiver support.