Peter Hjorth

Peter Hjorth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Regional Health Research and the Research Unit of Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark. His work focuses on mental health nursing, cancer care for patients with comorbid mental illnesses, and physical health interventions for psychiatric outpatients. He explores innovative approaches such as cold-water swimming for depression treatment and has contributed to studies on healthcare disparities and interdisciplinary care challenges.

Research Interests: His research emphasizes improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations, integrating physical and mental health care, and advancing preventive strategies in mental health nursing. He investigates how comorbid conditions like severe mental illness impact cancer treatment outcomes and advocates for holistic patient-centered care models.

Grants & Advising: Hjorth leads projects such as the randomized trial on cold-water swimming for depression and the Outreach Study addressing cancer care barriers for patients with mental comorbidity. He supervises student research in medicine, nursing, and psychiatry, emphasizing practical clinical applications. His work has been featured in media discussions on depression treatment and health promotion initiatives.

Labs & Teams: He collaborates with the Research Unit of Mental Health Services and participates in interdisciplinary teams to address healthcare integration and health inequities. Recent activities include conference presentations on depression interventions and public workshops on psychiatric patient care.