Dr. Lena Andersen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lena Skovgaard Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Global Health Section of the University of Copenhagen, specializing in global mental health and evidence-based treatments for common mental disorders, particularly in people living with HIV in South Africa. She conducts research focused on culturally adapting interventions for mental health issues in resource-constrained settings and has served as the director of various significant projects, including a randomized controlled trial for nurse-administered cognitive-behavioral therapy. Additionally, she holds an honorary position as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town. Dr. Andersen continues to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mental health treatment strategies and addresses ethical concerns within qualitative research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Involved in teaching and research in the Global Health Section, focusing on mental health and its intersection with chronic illnesses.

Honorary Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — 2025-12-31

University of Cape Town • Cape Town, South Africa

Contributing to academic instruction and research within the field of HIV and Mental Health.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.