Silje Nord-Baade

Psychologist and researcher Silje Nord-Baade works at the University of Inland Norway, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Section for Mental Health and Rehabilitation. She serves as study program manager for Interdisciplinary further education in mental health, substance abuse, and addiction work, while also acting as a research fellow at Innlandet Hospital (NKROP) through the Health and Welfare PhD program.

• Focus on social inclusion and citizenship for marginalized groups
• Specializes in mental health rehabilitation
• Teaches in interdisciplinary mental health education

Her research examines social inclusion mechanisms for individuals with mental illness and complex needs, using qualitative methods. Key themes include identity negotiation, service-user involvement, and systemic barriers to inclusion. Selected publications demonstrate recurring engagement with:

• Frontiers in Psychology (2025) on mattering and citizenship
• PLOS ONE (2024) on inclusion barriers
• Qualitative studies on youth mental health