The main tasks of the research unit are:
- To conduct research within the field of child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry in Southern Jutland
- To collaborate with other research environments on regional, national, and international levels
The research unit's overall focus areas are:
- Research on inequality in illness and health
- Health research close to the patient
The unit has particular focus areas within research on:
- Physical disorders in psychiatric patients, detection and prevention
- Prevention of suicidal behavior in young people and adults
- Research in psychopharmacology
- Interventions for children and adolescents, especially those with ADHD