Ann Christin Andersen
About
I am employed as an Associate Professor (50%) at RKBU, NTNU. I completed my PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences in May 2023. The study in my dissertation was part of the project “Young and ADHD”, in which we evaluated a group-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for adolescents with ADHD. Among other things, I examined treatment effects/outcomes one year after completion, satisfaction and feasibility of the group program, as well as executive function difficulties among the study participants.
I am also employed as Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Medical Advisor at the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Møre and Romsdal Health Trust. I lead a quality improvement project targeting children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD who are starting medication as part of their treatment. In this project, we are testing a new workflow involving collaboration between ADHD nurse specialists and doctors, with the aim of improving resource use and increasing the quality of follow-up.
I am also the project leader for STAND Norway. STAND is a treatment manual for adolescents with ADHD, aimed at difficulties related to self-regulation, cooperation, and motivation. The program was developed by Margaret Sibley (USA), and we are currently translating worksheets and will pilot the treatment with a group of Norwegian adolescents during 2026.
Research Group
ADHD
Background
- PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences (NTNU), 2023
- Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2014
- Further education in cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents, 2011
- Certified supervisor in cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents, 2020
- Clinical experience primarily as resident and consultant psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, mainly at BUP Volda (Helse Møre og Romsdal) and BUP Alta (Finnmark Hospital Trust)
- Cand. Med (NTNU), 2004
- Course leader for the neuropsychiatry module for residents specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Member of the Norwegian Specialist Committee in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional Interests
- Mental disorders and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Education
- Follow-up and care pathways in specialist mental health services
- Interagency collaboration
Ongoing Projects
- STAND Norway: Manual-based treatment program for adolescents with ADHD
- “ADHD – Better Treatment in BUP”, Quality Improvement Project
Competencies
Research
Adolescents with ADHD
Executive Functional Deficits in ADHD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Publications
2026
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Hanes, Taylor K.;
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Boyer, Bianca E.;
Wagner, Kyle.
(2026)
Gender Differences in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Outcomes for Adolescents With ADHD: Examining the Impact of Internalizing Symptoms.
Journal of Attention Disorders
Academic article
2025
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Andersen, Ann Christin;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Haugan, Anne-Lise;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2025)
Behaviour ratings of executive functions in adolescents with ADHD: correlation with core symptoms and functional impairment measured by multiple informants.
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Academic article
2024
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Halvorsen, Margrethe S.;
Stige, Signe Hjelen;
Halvorsen, Jorunn;
Binder, Per-Einar;
Måkestad, Elida;
Albæk, Ane Ugland;
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2024)
Detecting child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a survey study of healthcare professionals’ assessment practice.
International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Academic article
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Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2024)
Et løft for BUP: Bedre tjenester for barn og unge.
Overlegen
Popular science article
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Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2024)
Stadig fleire unge med ADHD-diagnose.
Sunnmørsposten
Popular science article
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Andersen, Ann Christin;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Young, Susan;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2024)
One year follow-up of participants in a randomised controlled trial of a CBT-based group therapy programme for adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Academic article
2023
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Andersen, Ann Christin;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Haugan, Anne-Lise Juul;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2023)
Executive function measured by BRIEF in adolescents diagnosed and treated for ADHD: problem profiles and agreement between informants.
Child Neuropsychology: A Journal of Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
Academic article
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Andersen, Ann Christin;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Sund, Anne Mari.
(2023)
Adolescents with ADHD - Follow-up of a Group CBT Intervention: Satisfaction, Feasibility, and Long-Term Efficacy.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
2022
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Stige, Signe Hjelen;
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Halvorsen, Jorunn;
Halvorsen, Margrethe S.;
Binder, Per-Einar;
Måkestad, Elida;
Albæk, Ane Ugland.
(2022)
Possible paths to increase detection of child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a meta-synthesis of survivors’ and health professionals’ experiences of addressing child sexual abuse.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Academic literature review
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Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2022)
High satisfaction with group-CBT among adolescents with ADHD.
BestPractice nordic
Professional article
2021
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Andersen, Ann Christin;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Young, Susan;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2021)
Cognitive behavioural group therapy for adolescents with ADHD: a study of satisfaction and feasibility.
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Academic article
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Rimehaug, Tormod;
Singstad, Marianne Tevik;
Ekornes, Stine M.;
Westbye, Odd Sverre;
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2021)
Ungdom blir syke av å havne i sosiale tomrom.
Blogg om medisin og helse ved NTNU
Popular science article
Journal publications
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Hanes, Taylor K.;
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Boyer, Bianca E.;
Wagner, Kyle.
(2026)
Gender Differences in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Outcomes for Adolescents With ADHD: Examining the Impact of Internalizing Symptoms.
Journal of Attention Disorders
Academic article
-
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Young, Susan;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2021)
Cognitive behavioural group therapy for adolescents with ADHD: a study of satisfaction and feasibility.
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Academic article
-
Halvorsen, Margrethe S.;
Stige, Signe Hjelen;
Halvorsen, Jorunn;
Binder, Per-Einar;
Måkestad, Elida;
Albæk, Ane Ugland;
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2024)
Detecting child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a survey study of healthcare professionals’ assessment practice.
International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Academic article
-
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Haugan, Anne-Lise Juul;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2023)
Executive function measured by BRIEF in adolescents diagnosed and treated for ADHD: problem profiles and agreement between informants.
Child Neuropsychology: A Journal of Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
Academic article
-
Stige, Signe Hjelen;
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Halvorsen, Jorunn;
Halvorsen, Margrethe S.;
Binder, Per-Einar;
Måkestad, Elida;
Albæk, Ane Ugland.
(2022)
Possible paths to increase detection of child sexual abuse in child and adolescent psychiatry: a meta-synthesis of survivors’ and health professionals’ experiences of addressing child sexual abuse.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Academic literature review
-
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Haugan, Anne-Lise;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2025)
Behaviour ratings of executive functions in adolescents with ADHD: correlation with core symptoms and functional impairment measured by multiple informants.
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Academic article
-
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2022)
High satisfaction with group-CBT among adolescents with ADHD.
BestPractice nordic
Professional article
-
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2024)
Et løft for BUP: Bedre tjenester for barn og unge.
Overlegen
Popular science article
-
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2024)
Stadig fleire unge med ADHD-diagnose.
Sunnmørsposten
Popular science article
-
Rimehaug, Tormod;
Singstad, Marianne Tevik;
Ekornes, Stine M.;
Westbye, Odd Sverre;
Andersen, Ann Christin.
(2021)
Ungdom blir syke av å havne i sosiale tomrom.
Blogg om medisin og helse ved NTNU
Popular science article
-
Andersen, Ann Christin;
Sund, Anne Mari;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Lydersen, Stian;
Young, Susan;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene.
(2024)
One year follow-up of participants in a randomised controlled trial of a CBT-based group therapy programme for adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Academic article
Student thesis or dissertation
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Andersen, Ann Christin;
Nøvik, Torunn Stene;
Thomsen, Per Hove;
Sund, Anne Mari.
(2023)
Adolescents with ADHD - Follow-up of a Group CBT Intervention: Satisfaction, Feasibility, and Long-Term Efficacy.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral thesis
Teaching
Courses
Teaching in courses and educational programs for doctors specialising in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, at local, regional and national level.
Outreach
2025
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Other presentation
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InterviewSørensen, Annabelle Kårvåg; Flatin, Arne; Aune, Malin Stranden; Solberg, Tiril Aune; Andersen, Ann Christin; Knudseth-Michaelsen, Haavard. (2025) Fikk ADHD-diagnosen i fjor – Malin (36) kjenner på skam.
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Conference posterAndersen, Ann Christin; Tennfjord, Sunniva; Dyb, Ann-Iren; Ølstørn, Ingvill; Engeset, Ellen Elisabet; Berge, Inger Ann; Lyngstad, Jenny Irene Raftevold; Reindal, Lise. (2025) Evaluation of a collaborative Nurse-Physiscian Model for the Follow-Up of Children and Adolescents during ADHD medication. 10th World Congress on ADHD
2024
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Conference posterAndersen, Ann Christin; Sund, Anne Mari; Thomsen, Per Hove; Lydersen, Stian; Haugan, Anne-Lise Juul; Nøvik, Torunn Stene. (2024) Executive Function Measured by BRIEF in Adolescents Diagnosed and Treated for ADHD: Problem Profiles and Agreement Between Informants. AACAP Annual Meeting 2024
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Lecture
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Lecture
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LectureAndersen, Ann Christin. (2024) Hva betyr motivasjon for behandling av psykiske vansker hos ungdom?. Barn og unge kongressen 2024
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Lecture
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LectureAndersen, Ann Christin. (2024) ADHD -diagnostikk og behandling. Emnekurs i barne- og ungdomspsykiatri for fastleger
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Lecture
2023
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Conference lectureAndersen, Ann Christin. (2023) Adolescents with ADHD: A follow up study of a group CBT-program. ESCAP Conference 2023