Anne-Kari Johnsen

Anne-Kari Johnsen is a University Lecturer at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the Research Group for Child Welfare and Family Counselling and Mediation. Her work focuses on child and family welfare, mental health in adolescents, and digital platforms for guidance.

• Research Areas: Child welfare, family group conferences, suicide prevention, digital education tools
• Teaching Roles: Leader for National Continuing Education in Child Welfare Guidance, course leader for suicide prevention training
• Projects: Member of "Family Council in Foster Care Work" (MH vest L.09.371)

Recent publications examine digital learning resources in youth participation (2025), peer mentoring frameworks (2024), and foster care communication strategies (2017). She has contributed to mental health awareness campaigns and community-based research since 2011. Collaborations include Camilla Lauritzen, Andrea Jennerwein, and Astrid Strandbu.

Key themes in her work include digital innovation in child welfare, adolescent mental health, and family-centered decision-making. Her research emphasizes practical implementation and ethical considerations in youth-focused interventions.

She actively participates in professional development through conferences and contributes to national training programs. Her work integrates evidence-based practices with community engagement, particularly through initiatives like the "Youngmind" database (2011) and Tromsø-based Forskningstorg events.