Veronica Lövgren

Veronica Lövgren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, Umeå University. She holds a PhD and the Docent title in Social Work. Her work focuses on mental health, disability inclusion, aging populations, and social welfare policy. She is affiliated with research groups such as the Umeå Center for Disability Research and 'Work, Inequality, and Integration.'

Research Interests: Her research explores policy-practice gaps in vocational and educational support for young adults with mental health challenges, aging and social vulnerability, disability participation frameworks, and integrating work/study models for marginalized youth. She emphasizes evidence-based strategies to bridge systemic barriers in social services.

Research Groups & Projects: She contributes to interdisciplinary projects through affiliations with groups like 'Mental health and well-being in social and health care settings' and 'Eldercare, Ageing, and Social Vulnerability.'

Professional Engagement: Her recent publications address career-oriented IPS models and frontline management strategies in vocational support systems. She actively participates in research teams focused on social welfare innovation and equity.