Public defence: Camilla Linderborg

Camilla Linderborg will defend her PhD degree in Person, Health and Society. The dissertation introduces family focused practice in child and adult mental health services.

06 Mar

Practical information

  • Date: 6 March 2026
  • Time: 10.00 - 15.00
  • Location: Drammen, Auditorium A5508
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    • Link to digital participation (Zoom).

    Programme

    10:00 Trial lecture: Evaluation of family-oriented interventions in mental health care: What works, for whom – and under what conditions?

    12:00 Public defence: The Family Model - Treating Multiple Mental Health Issues in Adults and Children

    Assessment committee

    • First opponent: Professor Magnus Jegermalm, Marie Cederschiöld högskola
    • Second opponent: Professor Tine K. Grimholt, VID Vitenskapelige høgskole
    • Administrator: Associate professor Børge Baklien, University of South-Eastern Norway

    Supervisors

    • Principal supervisor: Professor Bente Weimand, University of South-Eastern Norway
    • Co-supervisor: Professor Emerita Margareta Östman, Malmö universitet
    • Co-supervisor: Lecturer Anne Grant, Queen University Belfast

    The public defence will be hostet by: Professor Vibeke Krane, University of South-Eastern Norway

Any questions?

Camilla Linderborg is defending her thesis for the degree philosophiae doctor (PhD) at the University of South-Eastern Norway.Camilla Linderborg skal disputere

The doctoral work has been carried out at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.

You are invited to follow the trial lecture and the public defence.

Summary

Research findings now indicate that half of all families receiving child mental health services and one-third of those enrolled in adult mental health clinics suffer from multiple mental illnesses. Employees at two major mental health services in Sweden are aware of this situation, without being able to offer appropriate treatment resources between the structures.

In response, The Family Model was introduced in more than 500 such families. It resulted in most providers and patients being measurably assisted by such a family-focused approach at both mental health services. 

Employees reported that The Family Model was useful for burdened families and assisted them in preventing crises. They welcomed the integration of the model in their practice.

Families found The Family Model gave them the opportunity to deal with their situation on their own. They praised the clear direction it gave them, but stressed the role of competent clinicians in its success.

Based on this outcome, mental health providers may be encouraged to apply The Family Model when treating families with multiple mental health issues.

Camilla Linderborg has a master’s degree in public health with a specialization in preventive science, and a bachelor’s degree of science in social work. She has worked in child and adult mental health services for many years, focusing on practice-based research into the mental health of children.