Mathias Lasgaard

Mathias Lasgaard is a Professor in Community Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). His research focuses on loneliness, social isolation, mental health, and their intersections with public health and diabetes. As Principal Investigator (PI) for the project 'Unlocking community potential: a UK-Denmark mixed methods study to improve loneliness interventions across the life course' (2025–2027), he leads cross-national efforts to address loneliness. He also co-supervises studies on health impacts of loneliness in type 2 diabetes patients.

• Research Areas: Loneliness, Mental Health, Social Support, Public Health
• Current Projects: UK-Denmark loneliness interventions, Type 2 diabetes cohort study

Lasgaard’s recent publications include validation tools for loneliness assessment and analyses of stress profiles in populations. His work has been featured in press/media 87 times, highlighting societal relevance. He actively participates in conferences and advisory roles, such as Mary Fondens ekspertpanel om ensomhed (since 2011). No part-time status or scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.