https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/when-gaming-takes-over-your-life Gaming disorder is on its way to becoming a recognised diagnosis in Swedish healthcare. This is welcomed by researcher and psychologist Philip Lindner, who is increasingly concerned about the growing role of money in modern games. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:43:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/summer-school-in-applied-psychophysiology-and-biofeedback-application-deadline-extended The application deadline for the Summer School in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback has been extended. Taking place from 21 May to 17 June 2026, this 4 ECTS Blended Intensive Programme combines online and on-site learning, focusing on applied psychophysiology, heart rate variability (HRV), self-regulation, and biofeedback. This course is organized by Reykjavik University, in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet and Radboud University. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:42:48 +0100 https://news.ki.se/digital-cbt-reduced-cardiac-related-anxiety-and-improved-health-following-heart-attack Digital CBT treatment reduced cardiac-related anxiety and improved patients' quality of life and physical function after a heart attack. This is shown in a new randomised study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, in which researchers at Karolinska Institutet compared digital CBT with standard care. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/radboud-summer-school-inside-neurotech-patient-journeys-and-real-world-impact Radboud University organizes a one-week immersive course to explore how neurotechnologies shape everyday life through key clinical applications. Through lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and user interactions, participants examine the technical, clinical, and ethical dimensions of neurotechnology, supported by expertise from Radboud University and NeurotechEU partners. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:18:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/three-researchers-who-want-to-improve-road-safety Frustration behind the wheel can increase the risk of accidents – but that is far from the only danger. Meet three researchers who are interested in road safety. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:25:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/reproducibility-of-research-in-psychology-investigated An international study presented in Science Magazine questions the reproducibility of much of the published findings in psychology journals. Researchers tried to replicate 100 studies from three prominent journals, and found that regardless of the analytic method or criteria used fewer than half of their replications produced the same findings as the original study. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:39 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-brain-waves-shape-our-sense-of-self A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Communications, reveals how rhythmic brain waves known as alpha oscillations help us distinguish between our own body and the external world. The findings offer new insights into how the brain integrates sensory signals to create a coherent sense of bodily self. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-reveals-how-the-brain-prioritises-bodily-signals-in-conscious-awareness A new study shows that visual and tactile impressions that are related to our own body are prioritised for reaching conscious awareness. This helps us understand how we develop the feeling that the body is our own – through the brain’s integration of what we see and what we feel. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:25:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/people-can-turn-to-me-for-advice-before-during-or-after-data-collection Philip Lindner is a Clinicum advisor and Associate Professor in clinical psychology. He's also Head of the Digital Psychiatry Lab at the Centre for Psychiatry Research, and is working as a clinical psychologist at the Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders (Region Stockholm), where he’s the Head of Research and Development at the Maria Ungdom Clinic. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:22:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/neighbourhood-trust-benefits-some-more-than-others Living in a neighbourhood where people feel safe and supported is linked to a reduced risk of psychosis among Stockholm residents – but only for people of Swedish or European origin. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet and UCL published in the journal Nature Mental Health. For people of North African or Middle Eastern origin, an increased risk of psychosis was seen in the same neighbourhoods. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:56:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/smells-deceive-the-brain-are-interpreted-as-taste Flavoured drinks without sugar can be perceived as sweet – and now researchers know why. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Nature Communications, reveals that the brain interprets certain aromas as taste. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:37:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/therapy-more-effective-than-pills-for-sleep-problems Among young people, the use of sleep medication has increased sharply – despite ongoing questions about the drugs’ effectiveness and long-term impact. Researchers now recommend psychological treatment instead. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:23:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-increased-suicide-risk-among-healthcare-workers A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that healthcare workers in Sweden have a higher risk of suicide compared to other occupational groups with similar professional levels. The study highlights the risks for physicians, registered nurses, and assistant nurses in particular. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:12:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/maria-bragesjo-wants-to-help-more-people-with-ptsd Treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is effective and can cure the majority of those affected, according to psychologist and researcher Maria Bragesjö, who introduced the treatment method to Sweden. Through her research, she hopes even more people will receive help. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:09:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/difficult-childhood-experiences-may-increase-the-risk-of-endometriosis A new study from Karolinska Institutet involving over a million women links difficult childhood experiences to the risk of being diagnosed with endometriosis later in life. The study shows a link between childhood exposure to violence and a twofold increase in the risk of developing this gynaecological disease. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/josefin-sarnholm-receives-the-neal-miller-new-investigator-award The Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research (ABMR) awards Josefin Särnholm the Neal Miller New Investigator Award. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:25:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/good-footballers-are-quick-witted-but-not-always-agreeable The ability to plan several steps ahead and promptly adapt to a rapidly changing environment is essential to being an elite footballer, a new study led from Karolinska Institutet reports. The paper, which is published in the scientific journal PNAS, also shows that it helps not to always be so agreeable. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/self-guided-online-treatment-helps-with-atopic-eczema A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that self-guided cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) online is as effective as psychologist-led internet-based CBT in reducing the symptoms of atopic eczema. The results, which are published in the highly ranked journal JAMA Dermatology, can lead to improved access to treatment for patients and reduce the burden on healthcare. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:26:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-shows-weak-associations-between-psychiatric-symptoms-and-selected-inflammatory-biomarkers A new study shows weak associations between psychiatric symptoms and selected inflammatory biomarkers in patients with chronic pain. The study found that sickness behavior contributed more to explaining psychiatric comorbidity. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:50:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-calls-compulsory-care-into-question How do carers reason when deciding to treat patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) under compulsory care? Is compulsory care ethically defensible? A new thesis by psychiatrist Antoinette Lundahl tries to answer these questions and concludes that there is much to indicate that compulsory care does not help patients with BPD and can even increase the risk of suicide. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:21:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/digital-cognitive-therapy-can-help-treat-obsessive-taboo-thoughts Are you tormented by an exaggerated fear of harming your child? Relax – it’s common and research shows that it’s also treatable. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:30:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adhd-medication-linked-to-reduced-mortality Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown a link between use of medication for ADHD and a reduced risk of premature death. The risk of death due to unnatural causes, such as accidents and overdoses, can be reduced by a quarter, according to the new study published in JAMA. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:00:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cognitive-impairment-varies-significantly-among-individuals-with-newly-diagnosed-psychosis A recent study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University has found that cognitive impairment varies significantly among individuals with newly diagnosed psychosis. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:26:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-shows-that-recruitment-of-operational-police-officers-needs-to-be-broadened Can scientific methods be used to identify who is best suited for physically and mentally demanding missions? In his doctoral thesis, Peter Tedeholm explores the individual characteristics of Swedish operational police officers. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:27:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/perinatal-depression-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death Women who suffer depression during or after pregnancy have a higher risk of death by both natural and unnatural causes, a new study of childbirth in Sweden published in The BMJ reports. The increased risk peaks in the month after diagnosis but remains elevated for as long as 18 years afterwards. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:48:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/distinct-sex-differences-persist-in-countries-with-higher-standards-of-living Psychological gender differences persist in countries with improved living conditions, according to a study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science by researchers from Karolinska Institutet. Some differences become larger and others smaller as women seem to benefit more than men from improved living conditions. The findings confirm to some extent the so-called gender paradox. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/two-types-of-cbt-are-equally-effective-in-the-treatment-of-fibromyalgia There does not appear to be any profound differences between so-called exposure-based CBT and traditional CBT in the treatment of fibromyalgia, according to a study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. Both forms of treatment produced a significant reduction in symptoms in people affected by the disease. The study is one of the largest to date to compare different treatment options for fibromyalgia and is published in the journal PAIN. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:34:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/aiming-for-mars-curious-about-space-medicine After half a century in near-Earth orbit, humans are heading further out in space. First to the moon again. Then on to Mars! For this to go well, more research is needed on how space stresses the human body. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:57:57 +0100 https://news.ki.se/gambling-addiction-may-increase-the-risk-of-long-term-sick-leave Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet behind the study point to the need to detect people with gambling addiction in time to avoid financial and health problems. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:11:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/low-income-and-education-risk-factors-for-mental-ill-health-during-the-pandemic Swedes with lower income and education were at greater risk of deteriorating mental health during the pandemic. This is shown in a study conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg in collaboration with Professor Mats Lekander at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:05:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-donation-to-the-osher-center-for-integrative-health Bernard and Barbro Osher donate USD 2,100,000 (approx. SEK 23 million) to the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Karolinska Institutet. The donation follows an earlier donation in 2005 from the same donors. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:50:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cbt-improved-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promising effects on quality of life, as well as reduced healthcare consumption for patients with paroxysmal (i.e., intermittent) symptomatic atrial fibrillation, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. According to the researchers, this is the world's first randomized controlled trial of CBT for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:48:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/internet-treatment-for-anger-works Problems with managing anger can have severe consequences for the afflicted individual and their loved ones. A new study from the Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet shows that four weeks of therapy delivered over the internet can help people with anger and aggression. The results have been published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:13:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/heres-how-the-brain-works-when-we-choose-to-help-someone-in-danger How do people decide whether to intervene and help others in danger? Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that the same system in the brain that enables us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviour. The results are published in the scientific journal eLife. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:08:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brain-differences-in-pain-modulation-in-people-with-self-injury-behaviour Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden might have found an explanation for why people with self-injury behaviour generally feel less pain than others. The key seems to be a more effective pain-modulation system, a discovery that can benefit people seeking help for their self-harm. The findings are published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-new-form-of-therapy-for-autistic-individuals-has-been-evaluated A doctoral thesis at Karolinska Institutet has investigated whether Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be used for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The results show that the treatment can be carried out in both a school environment and in psychiatric outpatient care and can have an effect on, among other things, perceived stress. Wed, 18 May 2022 14:19:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-with-migration-backgrounds-less-likely-to-receive-recommended-psychiatric-treatment Children with migration backgrounds in Sweden are less likely than other children to receive recommended treatment for psychiatric diagnoses such as ADHD and depression, a paper from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences reports. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:03:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/people-around-the-world-like-the-same-kinds-of-smell What smells we like or dislike is primarily determined by the structure of the particular odour molecule. A collaborative study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and the University of Oxford, UK, shows that people share odour preferences regardless of cultural background. The study is published in the journal Current Biology. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/manic-episodes-in-bipolar-disorder-linked-to-abnormal-brain-changes Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field to date. The study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and University of Gothenburg in Sweden, also confirms links between bipolar disorder and accelerated brain ventricle enlargement. The findings are published online in the journal Biological Psychiatry. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:24:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/digital-cbt-effective-for-severe-trauma Traumatic experiences such as assault or a road accident can give rise to nightmares, flashbacks and other mental reactions, and accessible therapy is needed to prevent exacerbation of the problems. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now completed what could be the largest evaluation to date of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT (iCBT-T) for people who have recently experienced trauma. The study, which is published in Psychological Medicine, shows promising results. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:38:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fear-reactions-of-others-recover-our-own-memories-of-danger Both humans and other animals learn quickly about dangers in their environment by observing the behavior of other individuals. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that both rats and humans can use such social information to reactivate memories about threats that have been previously acquired through their own experiences. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:22:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/parental-training-and-child-cbt-effective-for-children-with-disruptive-behavioural-disorders Early intervention for disruptive behaviour disorders in children reduces the risk of antisocial development and psychiatric problems later in life. Parental training and child CBT are two interventions about which more needs to be known concerning the effects on disruptive behaviour disorders. According to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, both have a positive effect on such disorders, where severity should determine the choice of treatment. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:17:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/contact-with-sperm-donors-aroused-many-emotions Sweden was the first country in the world to introduce open-identity sperm donation, whereby adult children are entitled to obtain information about their donors. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now explored how such contacts and relations affect the parents of these young men and women. The study, which is published in Human Reproduction, shows that mothers often find it easier to accept the new situation. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:49:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/online-cbt-effective-for-social-anxiety-disorder-in-young-people Social anxiety disorder can cause considerable suffering in children and adolescents and, for many with the disorder, access to effective treatment is limited. Researchers at Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet and Region Stockholm have now shown that internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy is an efficacious and cost-effective treatment option. The study is published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Wed, 12 May 2021 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/online-cbt-effective-against-ocd-symptoms-in-the-young Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents is associated with impaired education and worse general health later in life. Access to specialist treatment is often limited. According to a study from Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet and Region Stockholm, internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be as effective as conventional CBT. The study, published in the prestigious journal JAMA, can help make treatment for OCD more widely accessible. Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/youth-depression-tied-to-higher-risk-of-66-diseases-and-premature-death Depressed children and teenagers have an increased risk of suffering from premature death and a wide range of illnesses later in life. That is according to a large observational study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The findings highlight the need to look for other potential diseases following childhood or adolescent depression. Other psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and substance misuse, can explain part of the association. The study is published in JAMA Psychiatry. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/complex-interplay-when-stigma-shapes-the-mental-health-of-sexual-minorities It is a known fact that sexual minorities are at a higher risk of developing poor mental health, when compared to heterosexuals. The stigma that sexual minorities face has been regarded as potentially the primary cause of this. A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet offers an insight into how stigma-related factors may work in a broader socio-ecological system, considering the complex interaction between structural, interpersonal and individual factors. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:34:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/digital-cbt-effective-for-severe-covid-19-worry Worry about COVID-19 dominates some people’s lives in a way that has an impact on their health. A group of researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has developed a digital CBT programme that significantly reduced the participants’ unhelpful worry about the pandemic. The study is published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics and the programme is available through 1177 Vårdguiden. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:02:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/greatly-increased-risk-of-attempted-suicide-in-girls-after-sexual-abuse Girls who have been sexually abused run a much higher risk of psychiatric ill health with depression and anxiety, leading to possible alcohol abuse and suicide. This persists even after intervention, reports a study from Karolinska Institutet published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/effects-of-internet-cbt-for-health-anxiety-on-par-with-face-to-face-treatment Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have compared two ways of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy to treat people with health anxiety, a condition that may increase in the wake of COVID-19. Out of about 200 study participants, half received Internet-CBT and half received conventional face-to-face CBT. The results, published in JAMA Psychiatry, show that Internet-delivered treatment had comparable effects, and may serve as an alternative in helping people who are worried about their health. Wed, 13 May 2020 17:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/unique-opportunity-to-do-research-on-homeschooling An international network of researchers in 10 countries are to study the effectiveness of homeschooling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The gathering of data via online surveys in the various languages is being led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The aims of the study are to look at the challenges facing families during the COVID-19 pandemic and to produce recommendations and technical methods for both homeschooling and teaching in general. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:17:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/online-cbt-is-effective-for-excessive-worry Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden have developed an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program for people who struggle with excessive worry. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:51:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cbt-can-effectively-reduce-symptoms-of-chronic-stress Stress-related conditions such as adjustment disorder and clinical burnout can be effectively treated with a 12-week cognitive behavioural programme, both when delivered as a face-to-face treatment and when delivered via the internet, according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:34:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cbt-for-social-anxiety-may-have-a-protective-effect-on-cells Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for patients with social anxiety not only helps to reduce anxiety levels but also seems to protect against accelerated cellular ageing, a study involving researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Translational Psychiatry reports. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/online-cbt-for-fibromyalgia-shows-promise Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme for the difficult-to-treat pain syndrome fibromyalgia. In her doctoral thesis, Maria Hedman-Lagerlöf shows that patients who receive the treatment experience fewer symptoms and enjoy better quality of life. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:27:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/time-in-host-country-a-risk-factor-for-substance-abuse-in-migrants Refugees and other migrants who move to Sweden are initially less likely to be diagnosed with alcohol or drug addiction than the native population but over time their rates of substance abuse begin to mirror that of the Swedish born population. That is according to a new study by researchers at UCL in the U.K. and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/autism-linked-to-greatly-increased-risk-of-suicidal-behaviour The risk of suicide attempts and suicides among individuals with autism spectrum disorders is significantly higher than among the population in general. An especially high risk of suicidal behaviour is noted among women who in addition to autism also have ADHD. These are the findings of a population-based study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Psychological Medicine. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 13:32:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-sleep-deprived-brain-interprets-impressions-negatively A sleepless night not only leaves us fatigued and distracted, it also makes us interpret things more negatively and makes us more likely to lose our temper. Moreover, people suffering from a pollen allergy are at a high risk of some form of sleep disruption from the outset. This according to a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet that takes a neuroimaging approach to sleep loss. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:40:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/social-threat-learning-influences-our-decisions Learning what is dangerous by watching a video or being told (known as social learning) has just as strong an effect on our decision-making as first-hand experience of danger, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report. The results of the study, which is published in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), can help to explain why we take irrational decisions. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:02:48 +0100 https://news.ki.se/online-cbt-helps-children-with-stomach-pains Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:27:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/imagined-and-real-movements-are-controlled-by-the-brain-in-the-same-way Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:18:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/we-are-currently-in-an-exciting-era-for-psychological-research Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:45:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/she-wants-to-take-science-out-of-the-laboratories Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:32:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kis-internet-based-cbt-reduces-dental-anxiety-among-children Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:10:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/reduced-dental-anxiety-among-children-with-internet-based-cbt Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:35:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/blood-molecule-attracts-predators-and-warns-prey-including-humans Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified an evolutionarily preserved scent molecule in mammalian blood that attracts predators and repels prey. In the study, published in Scientific Reports, they also report that humans exposed to the smell become stressed and react to it as if they were prey. Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/behaviour-is-considered-more-moral-the-more-common-it-is Is it less wrong to avoid tax if everyone else is doing it? A new study from Karolinska Institutet demonstrates that our view of what is morally right or wrong is shaped by how widespread a particular behaviour is. The results, which are presented in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, can improve our understanding of the psychological mechanisms behind attitudinal change in society. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/research-is-the-key-to-a-better-mental-health-among-young-people Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:36:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-fear-can-develop-out-of-others-traumas What happens in the brain when we see other people experiencing a trauma or being subjected to pain? Well, the same regions that are involved when we feel pain ourselves are also activated when we observe other people who appear to be going through some painful experience. This is shown in a study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Communications. But we are sensitive to different degrees to learning fear from other people and one explanation would appear to be found in the endogenou Mon, 29 May 2017 14:27:20 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-brain-detects-disease-in-others-even-before-it-breaks-out Wed, 24 May 2017 13:44:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/self-harm-linked-to-violence-towards-others Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:24:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/pts-symptoms-can-be-prevented-by-tetris-in-the-emergency-department Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:10:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-transmission-of-fear-between-individuals-can-be-counteracted Fri, 13 May 2016 10:20:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brain-activity-can-explain-the-causes-of-prejudice Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:24:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/subconscious-learning-shapes-pain-responses ​​​​​​​In a new study led from Karolinska Institutet, researchers report that people can be conditioned to associate images with particular pain responses – such as improved tolerance to pain – even when they are not consciously aware of the images. The findings are being published in the journal PNAS. Fri, 22 May 2015 08:15:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/psychological-explanation-to-how-traditions-are-created Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/childhood-central-nervous-system-cancer-affects-identity-in-adulthood Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-via-the-internet-effective-treatment-according-to-new-study Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:14:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/better-living-conditions-increase-the-cognitive-abilities-of-women Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/detecting-disease-by-smell Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-test-facilitates-diagnosis-of-autism-in-adults Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:30:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/psychological-testing-may-predict-success-in-football Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/scientists-trick-the-brain-into-barbie-doll-size Imagine shrinking to the size of a doll in your sleep. When you wake up, will you perceive yourself as tiny or the world as being populated by giants? Researchers at Karolinska Institutet may have found the answer. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/internet-cbt-can-help-people-with-hypochondriasis Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/poor-leadership-poses-a-health-risk-at-work Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/societys-attitudes-have-little-impact-on-choice-of-sexual-partner Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200