Prof. Merete Nordentoft University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Merete Nordentoft, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Copenhagen and Director of Research at CORE, has significantly influenced mental health care. She pioneered the OPUS program in 1998, an early intervention service for first-episode psychosis that has become standard practice, reducing hospitalizations and improving outcomes. Her research has shaped... read moreDenmark's National Plan for Suicide Prevention, leading to the establishment of regional suicide prevention clinics with national coverage.

Nordentoft’s studies have highlighted the heightened risks faced by children of parents with severe mental illness, advancing awareness and targeted support for this vulnerable group. As President of the Danish Psychiatric Society (2021–2025), she has been a strong advocate for enhanced psychiatric funding, particularly through Denmark’s 10-Year Plan for Psychiatry.