I am a PhD holder and Clinical Psychologist experienced in initiating, creating, implementing, evaluating, and leading social and behavioral protection and change programs. I have a proven track record in delivering positive mental health and well-being outcomes in fragile contexts and across economic divides.
Latest publications:
- Raknes, S., Townsend, D., Ghostine, C., Hammoud, M. (2024). Expanding access to mental health: Evaluating the potential of a severe mental health game for adolescents. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2023.0688
- Raknes, S., Al-Khayat, A., & Schuler, B. (2024). Digitalized social and emotional learning and better well-being among displaced Syrian adolescents in Lebanon. International Journal of Mental Health, 53(3), 288–315. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207411.2024.2377825
- Raknes, S., & Chorna, T. (2024). The Helping Hand in Ukraine: feasibility and potential impact.Pilot and Feasibility Studies 10, 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01520-5
- Wergeland, G.J.H., Haaland, A.T., Fjermestad, K.W., Öst, L.G., Gjestad, R., Bjaastad, J.F., Hoffart, A., Husabo, E., Raknes, S. & Haugland, B.S.M. (2023). Predictors of school-based cognitive behavior therapy outcome for youth with anxiety, Behaviour Research and Therapy, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005796723001481
- Schuler, B.R., & Raknes, S. (2022). Does group size and blending matter? Impact of a digital mental health game implemented with refugees in various settings. International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, 18, 83-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-07-2021-0060
