Hinuga Sandahl

Hinuga Sandahl is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen and a senior researcher at the Competence Centre for Transcultural Psychiatry and CultMind, under Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public health policy, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as refugees and immigrants.

Research Interests: Her expertise lies in transcultural psychiatry, trauma, PTSD, sleep disturbances, and health disparities. She investigates barriers to mental healthcare access, treatment outcomes, and the role of cultural factors in mental health. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to reduce inequalities in care.

The recent publication trends highlight a strong focus on trauma-affected refugees, using methodologies such as randomized controlled trials and longitudinal data analysis. Key themes include PTSD symptomatology, sleep quality, medication adherence, and psychotherapeutic interventions like imagery rehearsal therapy. These studies frequently employ advanced statistical models and are published in high-impact journals in psychiatry and sleep research.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active researcher in trauma and refugee mental health since 2015
• Published in top journals including Journal of Sleep Research, European Journal of Psychotraumatology, and Journal of Psychiatric Research
• Key contributor to evidence on combined pharmacological and psychological treatments

Advising and Grants: While specific students and grant details are not listed, her leadership in clinical trials and translational research suggests active supervision and external funding involvement. She contributes to initiatives improving public health policies for underserved communities.

Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the Competence Centre for Transcultural Psychiatry and CultMind, where she collaborates on multidisciplinary projects addressing cultural, psychological, and social determinants of mental health in migrant populations.