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Siri Elicabeth Hansson

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Jeg er utdannet helse- og treningsfysiolog og ekstern ph.d.-stipendiat ansatt ved Lovisenberg Diakonale Sykehus og tilknyttet Psykologisk institutt ved Universitetet i Oslo. Med en bakgrunn i idrettsmedisin har jeg et sterkt faglig og personlig engasjement for hvordan fysisk aktivitet kan fremme psykisk helse og brukes mer målrettet i psykisk helsevern. Forskningen min tar utgangspunkt i hvordan fysisk aktivitet og trening kan integreres på en meningsfull måte i behandling, forebygging og rehabilitering for personer med psykiske helseutfordringer.

Mitt doktorgradsprosjekt, MEME (Making Exercise interventions More Effective for depression and anxiety), undersøker hvorfor og hvordan fysisk aktivitet og trening er en effektiv intervensjon for personer med angst og depresjon, og hvorfor effekten varierer mellom individer. Prosjektet har som mål å bidra til mer presise og individtilpassede treningsintervensjoner i psykisk helsevern.

Undervisning

Gjesteforelesninger i PSYC3501 – Helsefremming og forebygging (2): Sosial- og helsepsykologi. Foreleser om fysisk aktivitet, trening og psykisk helse, med særlig vekt på det teoretiske og empiriske evidensgrunnlaget, betydningen av fysisk aktivitet ved ulike psykiske lidelser, samt praktisk implementering og bruk i psykisk helsevern.

Bakgrunn

PhD i fysisk aktivitet og psykisk helse (2025- nåværende)
Master i idrettsmedisin, Norges idrettshøgskole (2023-2025)
Bachelor i trening, helse og prestasjon, Norges idrettshøgskole (2020-2023)

Samarbeid

Mitt doktorgradsprosjekt er et tverrfaglig samarbeid mellom Lovisenberg Diakonale Sykehus, Folkehelseinstituttet, Modum Bad og University of Bristol.

Emneord: Fysisk aktivitet, Trening, Idrettsmedisin, Psykisk helse, Angst, Depresjon, Kvantitativ metode, Kvalitativ metode

Hansson, Siri Elicabeth; Abrahamsen, Frank Eirik; Haakstad, Geir; Gjestvang, Christina; Jørgensen, Rannei Johanne Grimsmo & Brown, Wendy J. [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2026). Mind in motion: patients’ experiences with group-based physical activity in psychiatric treatment- a mixed-methods study. BMC Psychiatry. 26(1). doi: 10.1186/s12888-026-08117-7. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background: Individuals with severe mental illness face significant health challenges, such as cardiovascular diseases and social isolation. Physical activity is increasingly recognized as an integral part of psychiatric treatment, with evidence showing it can prevent and manage somatic diseases, enhance mental health, reduce premature mortality, and support social inclusion. In Oslo, Norway, group-based physical activity is offered as part of routine care at Diakonhjemmet Hospital. Participants attended one to four sessions per week, including endurance- and strengthbased activities such as hiking, swimming, and strength training. In this study, we aimed to explore how adults with severe mental illness experienced this group-based physical activity program during psychiatric treatment. Methods: Participants were receiving psychiatric treatment for severe mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder. This qualitative-driven mixed-methods study combined eight in-depth, semi-structured interviews with questionnaire data from 33 adults, including the interview participants. Three main areas were explored: (1) holistic health benefits (2), addressing barriers, and (3) transition and continuity. Data analyses were organised around the three predefined study areas, using reflexive thematic analysis of the interview data and descriptive statistics from the questionnaire. Quantitative results were integrated at the thematic level to enrich interpretation and understanding. Results: Within each study area, two-three themes were constructed. Combined findings from both methods showed that participants experienced broad health improvements, including fostering well-being, social connectedness, and structured daily routines. Perceived barriers were related to medication side effects, fatigue, and fluctuating motivation. Support from knowledgeable and enthusiastic activity leaders was essential in helping participants overcome barriers and stay active. While most participants intended to remain active after treatment, limited follow-up support and access to similar community programs hindered the prospect of continued engagement. Conclusions: Participants perceived that tailored and well-led physical activity during treatment contributed to improvements in health and social connectedness. However, long-term maintenance was perceived to be hindered by limited access to follow-up programs, highlighting the need for better post-treatment support. These findings underscore the importance of expanding access to physical activity programs within real-world psychiatric care, to ensure that individuals with severe mental illness have genuine opportunities to establish physical activity as a routine part of daily life.

Se alle arbeider i NVA

Hansson, Siri Elicabeth (2026). Trening som medisin: Fra kunnskap til praksis. doi: https:/psykiskhelse.no/trening-som-medisin-fra-kunnskap-til-praksis/. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Presenterte forskning fra prosjektet «Mind in Motion» om pasienters og ansattes erfaringer med fysisk aktivitet i behandlingen av alvorlig psykisk lidelse
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth (2026). Guest lecturer at the Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo. doi: https:/www.uio.no/studier/emner/sv/psykologi/PSYC3501/. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Delivered guest lectures on physical activity and mental health as part of the course Health Promotion and Prevention (II): Social and Health Psychology.
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth (2026). The importance of physical activity in mental health care and incresead literacy among future therapists. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Delivered a 15-minute pitch on the role of physical activity in mental health care, highlighting its relevance to psychological treatment and the importance of physical activity literacy among psychology students and future therapists, for the Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo.
Gjestvang, Christina; Erikstein-Midtbø, Gjermund; Hansson, Siri Elicabeth; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen & Henningsen, Preben Sævartveit (2026). Mind in Motion i NIH-podden. doi: https:/www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xcnuj-1b53934. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Invitert til å snakke om "Mind in Motion" prosjektet i en episode av NIH-podden
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth & Jørgensen, Rannei Johanne Grimsmo (2026). Dissemination of findings from the Mind in Motion project. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth (2026). Presenting the MEME project. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Presented my PhD project (the MEME project) to a range of research groups and institutions, including the PsychGen Center (Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway), COPE (Department of Psychology, University of Oslo), and Modum Bad Psychiatric Hospital (Norway).
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth (2026). Foredrag på helse- og treningsfysiologi konferansen 2026 (Mind in Motion prosjektet). Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth & Lund, Ingunn Olea (2025). User involvement in the MEME project. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Conducted extensive user involvement activities with patients and clinical staff at the Departments of Anxiety and Depression at Modum Bad as part of the MEME project. Contributions included obtaining feedback on study design and protocols, with ongoing involvement planned in the interpretation of findings and the dissemination of research results to patients, clinicians, stakeholders, and the wider public.
Hansson, Siri Elicabeth (2025). Mind in Motion: A Mixed-Methods Study of Patients’ Perspectives and Experiences with Physical Activity as an Integral Part of Psychiatric Treatment. Norges idrettshøgskole. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag
Background: Individuals with severe mental illness face significant health challenges with a reduced life expectancy of 10-20 years due to lifestyle risk factors like inactivity and poor dietary habits. Physical activity is increasingly recognized as a vital component of psychiatric treatment, supporting physical, mental, emotional, and social health and well-being. Method: This mixed-methods study, conducted as part of the Mind in Motion project, a collaboration between the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences and Diakonhjemmet Hospital, explored patients’ perspectives on the benefits, barriers, and sustainability of weekly group-based physical activity for adults with severe mental illness. A convergent study design integrated data from eight in-depth interviews and 33 questionnaire responses. Results: The findings revealed that participation in weekly group-based physical activity in psychiatric treatment fostered broader holistic health benefits, including enhanced well-being, social connectedness, and the establishment of structured routines. Participants reported barriers such as medication side effects and fluctuating motivation and emphasized the critical role of knowledgeable and enthusiastic activity leaders in supporting adherence and overcoming these barriers. While participants expressed strong intentions to continue physical activity after treatment, limited availability of similar community-based programs posed a challenge to sustained engagement. Conclusion: Weekly group-based physical activity improved well-being, social connections, and daily routines among individuals with severe mental illness. Supportive leaders encouraged participation, while medication side effects and low motivation were barriers. By amplifying patient voices and in-depth knowledge, these findings underscore the necessity of making physical activity more accessible in psychiatric care and providing robust follow-up support to help individuals remain active beyond treatment.