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Tone Hellvin is a researcher affiliated with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction at Oslo University Hospital and the Institute of Clinical Medicine. Her primary research focuses on neurocognitive functioning in bipolar disorder, particularly examining cognitive impairments in early-stage patients compared to healthy controls.
- Primary Affiliation: Oslo University Hospital
- School: Institute of Clinical Medicine
- Research Unit: Psychosis Research Unit (TOP), Building 49
Her work evaluates multiple cognitive domains, including processing speed, attention, memory, executive functioning, and IQ in first-contact mania patients. She employs standardized neuropsychological tests such as the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT-II), Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-III), and Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) to assess these deficits.
The study reveals that neurocognitive dysfunction is present even in early stages of bipolar disorder, with impairments worsening over time. This research contributes to understanding the progression of cognitive deficits and their relationship to clinical outcomes.
Key findings from her work include smaller neurocognitive deficits in first-episode patients compared to multiple-episode groups, suggesting illness progression correlates with cognitive decline. These insights inform early intervention strategies for bipolar disorder.
