Oddgeir Friborg

Oddgeir Friborg is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, leading the Health Psychology research group. His work spans trauma psychology, sleep disorders, stroke rehabilitation, and sports medicine, with a focus on clinical interventions and population health.

• Research Interests
  • Health psychology and trauma recovery
  • Sleep-wake dynamics in chronic pain
  • Post-stroke neuropsychological outcomes
  • Eating disorders and sports-related energy deficiency
  • Sámi child health disparities

Recent Publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations in PTSD prevention (EIR study), sleep interventions for pain patients, and health risks in elite athletes. He contributes to clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and health policy frameworks.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Health Psychology research group and the Arctic Childhood Study, addressing violence and health in Arctic populations. Collaborates on projects involving TMS depression treatment, stroke rehabilitation, and sports medicine diagnostics.