Henriette Kirkaune Sandven
Henriette Kirkaune Sandven is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has recently gained attention for her book 'Diagnosefellen – om sykeliggjøringen av norske barn', where she argues that children, particularly those diagnosed with ADHD, are being overdiagnosed and pathologized. Her views have sparked a debate about the validity and frequency of ADHD diagnoses in Norway, leading to increased inquiries from concerned parents regarding the diagnosis and treatment of their children.
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Sandven is advocating for national lifestyle advice to improve concentration and attention among children and youth.
Overlege og psykolog vil ha nasjonale råd for konsentrasjon
Norway· 2025-11-29
Henriette Kirkaune Sandven is the section representative for senior doctors at Bup Syd.
De sykeste barna nedprioriteres i psykiatrienNorway· 2025-11-01
Henriette Kirkaune Sandven is a doctor and psychiatrist at BUP who discusses the societal implications of ADHD diagnoses.
– Vi må se på samfunnetNorway· 2025-10-24
Henriette Kirkaune Sandven discusses ADHD and diagnoses in her book 'Diagnosefellen'.
Henriette Sandven tar oppgjør med ADHD og diagnoser i DiagnosefellenNorway· 2025-02-17Henriette Kirkaune Sandven is a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Vi er bekymret for at ADHD får dominere som forklaring på barns uroNorway· 2025-02-12
Henriette Kirkaune Sandven has published a book discussing the overdiagnosis of ADHD in children and young people.
Hva skal vi svare bekymrede foreldre?Norway· 2025-02-10