Per Håkan Brøndbo

Per Håkan Brøndbo serves as Head of Department for the Department of Psychology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Faculty of Health Sciences in Tromsø. With an extensive publication record spanning over a decade, he maintains an active research program focused on child and adolescent mental health, particularly in cross-cultural contexts.

His primary research interests include child and adolescent mental health, clinical psychology, psychiatry, child welfare, and public service organization. His work prominently features cross-cultural mental health studies, particularly in Nepal, examining emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents through multiple informant perspectives. He also specializes in psychometric assessment of various tools used in clinical psychology and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Brøndbo's recent publication trends show a strong emphasis on cross-cultural mental health research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with numerous studies examining Nepali youth. His work bridges clinical psychology, psychiatry, and public health, with particular attention to assessment tools, diagnostic procedures, and service organization. A significant portion of his research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.

He is actively involved in the RELÆXT Project, which aims to make theater accessible for children and young people with disabilities or variations. This project reflects his interest in public service organization and user participation.

As Head of Department, Brøndbo oversees budget management, research collaboration, consultation statements, psychosocial working environment initiatives, reporting, strategic planning, business management, annual planning, and financial matters for the Department of Psychology.