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Rikard Tordön is an Analyst and licensed psychologist who completed his PhD in June 2020 at Linköping University. His research focuses on children and young people's societal care, particularly issues surrounding foster care, residential care, and supported living situations, as well as the mental health impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Tordön's work emphasizes the higher prevalence of early adverse conditions faced by these individuals, which often lead to poorer long-term outcomes such as substance abuse and unemployment. His clinical experience includes working at a Child and Youth psychiatry clinic and serving as the National Coordinator for the Skolfam project, which aims to enhance school performance for children in out-of-home care. Furthermore, he is committed to improving interventions and support systems for vulnerable children, advocating for the need for society to take greater responsibility in their upbringing.
Skolfam • Linköping, Sweden
Oversaw the implementation and coordination of the Skolfam project, aimed at improving school performance for children in care.
Child and Youth Psychiatry Clinic • Linköping, Sweden
Provided clinical support and services to children and adolescents facing mental health challenges.
Skolfam Project • Norrköping, Sweden
Led a project focusing on education and support for children in out-of-home care.
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