Trine Madsen

Trine Madsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She specializes in epidemiological studies and clinical trials focused on suicidal behavior and thoughts, with particular emphasis on risk factor identification and prevention strategies.

Her research examines trends in risk factors for suicidal behavior and evaluates interventions aimed at preventing suicidality. While much of her work focuses on individuals with psychiatric diagnoses, her research interests encompass broader populations, with significant attention to adolescent mental health. Dr. Madsen's methodological approach primarily utilizes national cohort studies and registry-based research to investigate complex relationships between various factors and suicidality.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on suicide epidemiology, with particular attention to vulnerable populations. Her work spans multiple domains including adolescent suicide risk, medication effects on suicide risk, pain-suicidality connections, sleep disturbances, and healthcare utilization patterns among those at risk of suicide.

Dr. Madsen actively collaborates with researchers across Denmark and internationally, contributing to a broader understanding of suicide prevention strategies. Her 2024 publication analyzing suicide and self-harm in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region demonstrates her global perspective on mental health challenges.

Her research has significant practical implications for suicide prevention strategies, emergency department protocols for suicide attempt and self-harm presentations, and public health interventions targeting at-risk populations across various demographic groups.