Michelle Angelica Lind Kaptain

Michelle Angelica Lind Kaptain is a Part-time Lecturer at Aalborg University, affiliated with the Department of Communication and Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She also holds a clinical and research position at Aalborg University Hospital, contributing to the Cognition, Development and Clinical Psychology group, the Clinical and Health Psychology Research Group, and the Sexological Centre. Her interdisciplinary work spans clinical, health, and developmental psychology with a strong focus on sexuality and gender.

Research Interests: Her primary research areas include transgender mental health, sexual health, psychosocial aspects of cancer in youth, and identity development. She investigates how body image, illness, and gender identity intersect with psychological well-being. Her work combines clinical insight with empirical research, particularly through systematic reviews and qualitative studies.

The two most recent publications highlight her focus on mental health disparities in non-binary versus binary transgender individuals and the lived experiences of young cancer patients regarding identity and sexuality. These works reflect a consistent engagement with vulnerable populations and a commitment to improving psychological care through research.

Scientific Engagement:

• Active contributor to the European Federation of Sexology congresses
• Public commentator on sexual health and intimacy in media

Advising and Professional Activity: While no formal students are listed, her role involves clinical supervision and academic mentorship within research groups. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across university and hospital settings. No grants are explicitly mentioned, but her research activity is supported through institutional affiliations and conference participation.

Laboratories and Research Groups: She is actively involved in the Clinical and Health Psychology Research Group and the Sexological Centre at Aalborg University Hospital, where she contributes to advancing sexological research and clinical practice.