Blar i forfatter Institutt for psykologi "Handegård, Bjørn Helge"

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    • Change in physical activity is not associated with change in mental distress among adolescents: The Tromsø Study: Fit Futures 

      Opdal, Ida Marie; Morseth, Bente; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Lillevoll, Kjersti; Ask, Helga; Nielsen, Christopher Sivert; Horsch, Alexander; Furberg, Anne-Sofie; Rosenbaum, Simon; Rognmo, Kamilla (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-09)
      <i>Background</i>: Previous research shows that physical activity has a protective effect on mental distress in adults, but the relationship is less researched and seems more ambiguous for adolescents. Studies in this field have typically been cross-sectional by design and based on self-reported physical activity measures, which are known to be vulnerable to response bias. The aim of this study ...

    • CORE-OM as a routine outcome measure for adolescents with emotional disorders: factor structure and psychometric properties 

      Lorentzen, Veronica; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Moen, Connie Malén; Solem, Kenth; Lillevoll, Kjersti; Skre, Ingunn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-20)
      <i>Background</i> - Instruments for monitoring the clinical status of adolescents with emotional problems are needed. The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) according to theory measures problems/symptoms, well-being, functioning and risk. Documentation of whether the theoretical factor structure for CORE-OM is applicable for adolescents is lacking.<p><p> <i>Methods</i> ...

    • Is change in mental distress among adolescents predicted by sedentary behavior or screen time? Results from the longitudinal population study The Tromsø Study: Fit Futures 

      Opdal, Ida Marie; Morseth, Bente; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Lillevoll, Kjersti; Nilsen, Wendy; Nielsen, Christopher Sivert; Furberg, Anne-Sofie; Rosenbaum, Simon; Rognmo, Kamilla (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-12)
      <i>Objective</i> - There is growing interest in the relationship between sedentary behaviour and mental distress among adolescents, but the majority of studies to date have relied on self-reported measures with poor validity. Consequently, current knowledge may be affected by various biases. The aim of this study was to investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between (1) objectively ...

    • Long-term effectiveness and trajectories of change after treatment with SMART, a transdiagnostic CBT for adolescents with emotional problems 

      Lorentzen, Veronica; Fargermo, Kenneth; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Neumer, Simon-Peter; Skre, Ingunn Berta Gjerdåker (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-05)
      Background - There is a need for long-term effectiveness trials of transdiagnostic treatments. This study investigates the effectiveness and diagnosis-specific trajectories of change in adolescent patients attending SMART, a 6-week transdiagnostic CBT for anxiety and depression, with 6-month follow-up.<p> <p>Methods - A randomized controlled trial with waiting list control (WLC) was performed at ...

    • Predictors of rate of change for children and youth with emotional disorders: a naturalistic observational study 

      Nilsen, Toril Sørheim; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Eisemann, Martin; Kvernmo, Siv (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Background: To examine demographic and clinical characteristics as potential predictors of change for children and youth with emotional disorders treated at two child and adolescent mental health outpatient services (CAMHS) in Norway. <p>Methods: The study was of naturalistic observational type with “treatment as usual” (TAU). The sample consisted of 84 children and youth with emotional disorders. ...

    • Preventing Alcohol Use with a Universal School-Based Intervention: Results from an Effectiveness Study 

      Strøm, Henriette Kyrrestad; Adolfsen, Frode; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Natvig, Henrik; Eisemann, Martin; Martinussen, Monica; Koposov, Roman A (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-09)
      Background: The effectiveness of the universal school-based alcohol prevention program “Unge & Rus” [Youth & Alcohol] was tested by an independent research group. The program aims to prevent alcohol use and to change adolescents’ alcohol-related attitudes. The main outcome measure was frequency of monthly alcohol use, favorable alcohol attitudes, perceived behavioral control (PBC), positive alcohol ...

    • A randomized controlled trial of a six-session cognitive behavioral treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents 14–17 years old in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) 

      Lorentzen, Veronica; Fagermo, Kenneth; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Skre, Ingunn; Neumer, Simon-Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-14)
      <i>Background</i> - This study aims to investigate effectiveness of a 6-week, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression in adolescents, the Structured Material for Therapy (SMART), in naturalistic settings of child and adolescent mental health outpatient services (CAMHS).<p><p> <i>Methods</i> - A randomized controlled trial with waiting list control (WLC) was ...

    • Where is the Child in Family Therapy Service After Family Violence? A Study from the Norwegian Family Protection Service 

      Flåm, Anna Margrete; Handegård, Bjørn Helge (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-01-21)
      Extensive documentation on consequences of family violence laid the ground for a politically decided mandate for the Norwegian Family Protection Service (FPS) to prioritize families with children and violence. This study explores the practice of one of the country’s larger FPS offices following this mandate and its kick-off start. Data from all cases in 1 year with families with children and violence ...