https://ki.se RSS News Listing 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/fathers-mental-health-deteriorates-long-after-the-birth-of-their-child Fathers in Sweden are less likely to receive a psychiatric diagnosis during their partner’s pregnancy and in the months following the birth of their child. However, diagnoses of depression and stress-related disorders increase a year later, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Sichuan University in China. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:05:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/socioeconomic-gaps-in-mental-healthcare-use People born outside the Nordic region use less mental healthcare than those born in Sweden, despite similar levels of poor health. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis by Joseph Junior Muwonge at Karolinska Institutet. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:30:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/does-the-school-day-improve-with-a-later-start Theresa Lemke is collecting data from a study in which schools have tried adapting to teenagers’ “internal body clock” – by starting morning lessons a little later. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:19:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/genes-may-predict-suicide-risk-in-depression Depression in young adulthood has a stronger hereditary component and is associated with a higher risk of suicide attempts than depression that begins later in life, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, among others. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-risk-of-suicide-after-involuntary-psychiatric-care People who have been treated in psychiatric care against their will are at increased risk of taking their own lives after hospital discharge. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. The results highlight a need for follow-up care after discharge. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:11:03 +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/increased-risk-of-depression-and-psychosis-after-childbirth-among-mothers Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results suggest that national guidelines for screening can help women get help earlier. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/young-people-want-adults-to-be-involved-in-their-digital-lives Young people have a nuanced view of how their digital lives affect their mental health and want more support and involvement from the adults around them. This is shown in an international study published in The Journal of Adolescent Health by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with UNICEF. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:08:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adhd-medication-linked-to-lower-risk-of-suicide-attempts-substance-abuse-and-criminality People who take medication for ADHD have a lower risk of suicide attempts, substance abuse, traffic accidents, and criminality than people with ADHD who do not take medication. This is shown in a new study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and University of Southampton, published in the journal BMJ. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:10:47 +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/funding-for-research-on-the-suicidal-process-to-develop-individualised-support-during-suicidal-crises Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Region Stockholm and Region Jönköping have been awarded a project grant of 5,995,000 SEK from Forte to conduct a four-year research project aimed at improving knowledge about the temporal dynamics of the suicidal process and developing an intervention for individualized support during suicidal crises. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:00:10 +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/tim-bergling-foundation-funds-digital-training-in-suicide-prevention-among-the-young A four-year grant from the Bergling Foundation will provide support to Karolinska Institutet’s digital training initiative to help medical students be better at identifying and responding to suicidal children and young adults. The aim of the project is to give prospective doctors the tools they need to deal with young people in the risk zone. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:31:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/screen-habits-among-youth-may-increase-depression-levels-through-poor-sleep Young people with high screen time develop poorer sleep habits, which in turn can lead to increased levels of depression – especially among girls. This is shown in a study from Karolinska Institutet published in PLOS Global Public Health. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:15:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-carl-sellgren-majkowitz-receives-major-grant-for-schizophrenia-research Together with two other researchers, from the University of Copenhagen (Konstantin Khodosevich and Alicia Lundby) and the University of Zürich in Switzerland (Urs Meyer), Carl Sellgren Majkowitz from the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology will receive DKK 30 million from the Lundbeck Foundation. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:04:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/congratulations-to-christian-ruck-for-winning-the-august-prize-for-non-fiction-book-of-the-year The August Prize in the non-fiction category goes to Christian Rück, professor of psychiatry, for “Ett liv värt att leva. Varför självmord blev människans följeslagare” (A life worth living. Why suicide became man's companion). According to the jury, the book is written with ‘a liberating self-evidence’. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:26:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/schools-wanted-for-interview-study-on-later-school-start-times The National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (NASP) at Karolinska Institutet and Region Stockholm is looking for middle and high schools in Stockholm County to participate in an interview study. The purpose of the study is to investigate the feasibility of later school start times. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:14:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/unmedicated-mental-illness-linked-to-lower-covid-19-vaccination-levels Vaccination coverage for COVID-19 is high in both people with and without mental illness, according to a large multinational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in Nature Communications. However, Swedish registry data revealed that individuals with unmedicated mental illness have lower vaccination levels. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-link-found-between-popular-diabetes-medication-and-suicide There has been concern that common diabetes drugs could increase the risk of suicide and self-harm. In a new study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in Jama Internal Medicine, no such risk increase was observed. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:33:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/lower-hpv-vaccination-coverage-among-girls-with-mental-health-conditions Girls with mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely than their peers to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine that protects against future cervical cancer. This is according to a new registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Public Health. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seeking-the-factors-that-lead-to-illness-and-injury Finding out who falls ill and why is essential to preventative action. Jette Möller conducts epidemiological research on our major health issues – cardiovascular disease, mental ill-health and injuries. Meet one of Karolinska Institutet's new professors who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 3 October. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ai-accelerates-the-pace-of-development-of-new-drugs-for-brain-diseases AI, artificial intelligence, can be used to identify molecules with great potential to be developed into new drugs for mental illnesses, according to researchers from Karolinska Institutet, among others. The study, which has been presented in the journal Science Advances, and conducted on mice, shows that AI with high precision can contribute to more effective future treatments for conditions such as psychosis. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:13:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-grant-to-ki-researchers-on-mental-health-in-working-life Seven new research projects, four of which are led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, will investigate how sick leave due to mental illness can be reduced among workers and white-collar workers in the private sector. It is part of the new R&D programme "The road to mental health in working life: Preventive, rehabilitative and strengthening efforts", which is funded by Afa Insurance and Alecta. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/social-media-can-increase-anxiety-in-girls-through-impaired-self-esteem A study conducted in collaboration with the National Center for Suicide Research and Prevention (NASP) has examined an association between screen time spent on social media, anxiety, and self-esteem among elementary school girls in Stockholm County. Thu, 16 May 2024 14:41:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bidirectional-link-between-premenstrual-disorders-and-perinatal-depression Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have a higher risk of perinatal depression. Conversely, women with perinatal depression have a higher risk of developing premenstrual disorders. This is shown in a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ptsd-in-pregnant-women-may-affect-the-risk-of-adhd-in-the-child A comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet shows that children of women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) right before or during pregnancy are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life. The study is published in the journal European Psychiatry. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:13:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-broaden-the-picture-of-the-consequences-of-childhood-adversity A research team has examined the link between adverse childhood experiences and the risk of mental health problems later in life, according to a study in JAMA Psychiatry. The researchers from Karolinska Institutet and University of Iceland have found that the risk of suffering from mental illness later in life among those experiencing significant adversity in childhood can be partly explained by factors shared by family members, such as genetics and environment. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:10 +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/clear-link-between-autoimmune-disease-and-perinatal-depression Women with autoimmune disease are more likely to suffer from depression during pregnancy and after childbirth; conversely, women with a history of perinatal depression are at higher risk of developing autoimmune disease, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reports. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 02:00:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mental-health-problems-not-reduced-after-obesity-surgery-in-young-people Young people who have had surgery for obesity do not improve their mental health despite significant and permanent weight loss. However, bariatric surgery increases the risk of early alcohol problems. This is according to the largest long-term study of young people who have undergone bariatric surgery, conducted at Lund University and Karolinska Institutet, among others. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:01:39 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mental-health-care-for-all-updated-mhgap-intervention-guidelines-by-the-who The mhGAP guideline supports countries to strengthen capacity to deal with the growing burden of mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) conditions and narrow the treatment gap. These recommendations were first published in 2010 as part of the mhGAP intervention guide. The third edition of the mhGAP handbook, reflecting 15 years of investment, covers 11 modules on various mental health disorders and related conditions. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:30:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/non-europeans-have-more-eating-disorder-symptoms-but-are-less-likely-to-receive-specialist-treatment People in Sweden of non-European descent have almost three times as many eating disorder symptoms as people born in Sweden. But despite this, they have significantly less access to specialist treatment. This is according to new research from Karolinska Institutet published in BJPsych Open. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:16:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/hired-as-experts-in-their-own-illness More and more researchers understand the importance of including the patients' experiences when planning scientific studies. Meet three people who have been hired as experts in their own illness. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:58:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/roundtable-discussion-on-the-political-economy-of-adolescent-mental-health-in-sweden On October 5, the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet organized a roundtable discussion on the political economy of adolescent mental health and well-being in Sweden. Around thirty key stakeholders contributed to an afternoon of discussion, insightful perspectives and to building bridges for collaboration. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:53:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/method-of-improving-young-peoples-wellbeing-tested-in-more-cities According to UNICEF, approximately one in five young people suffer from mental health issues, which in turn often leads to risk-taking with alcohol, tobacco and drugs. In the long run, it can cause lifelong health impairments in adulthood. In a three-year project coordinated by Karolinska Institutet, a method used to improve young people’s wellbeing in India, Kenya, the U.S. and Colombia is being evaluated to see if it can work in other parts of the world. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:03:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/public-health-in-focus-during-ministers-visit-to-ki Lifestyles, the pandemic and dental care were some of the topics under discussion when Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed visited Karolinska Institutet on 28 August, the same day as the autumn term kicked off. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:38:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mental-illness-in-fathers-may-increase-the-risk-of-preterm-birth Children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early, especially if it is stress-related, and both the mother’s and the father’s mental health seem to be of importance. This is according to a register-based study from Karolinska Institutet published in PLOS Medicine. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:25:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/internet-based-therapy-effective-against-self-harm-in-adolescents Self-harming behaviour in young people causes suffering and increases the risk of suicide. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Region Stockholm have now studied if an internet-delivered emotion regulation therapy can reduce self-harm in youth. The study, which is published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that the therapy is effective. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:44:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/psychiatry-when-todays-diagnoses-are-not-enough You may know about depression and ADHD - but what about the p factor, emotion regulation and symptom networks? We need more concepts for mental health difficulties, say researchers. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:26:38 +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/commissioners-olivia-biermann-and-mariam-claeson-co-lead-workstream-in-the-second-lancet-commission-on-adolescent-health-and-wellbeing Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals team members Olivia Biermann and Mariam Claeson are commissioners on the second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Together they co-lead the commission’s workstream on the political economy of adolescent mental health and well-being. Last month, May 9-11, they visited Nairobi, Kenya for a midterm meeting to present and discuss the progress of the workstreams of the commission. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:34:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/chronic-stress-related-neurons-identified Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. The neurons, which have been mapped with a combination of advanced techniques, also have receptors for oestrogen, which could explain why women as a group are more sensitive to stress than men. The study is published in Nature Neuroscience. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fewer-suicides-among-boys-in-regions-with-more-bipolar-diagnoses Bipolar disorder underlies roughly five percent of all suicides among young people. Previous studies also show that there is often a long delay between the onset of bipolarism and its correct diagnosis and treatment. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that fewer boys commit suicide in Swedish regions where bipolar diagnoses are more common. The study, which is published in JAMA Psychiatry, could contribute to more proactive care for reducing the number of suicides. Wed, 24 May 2023 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/burden-of-depression-across-scandinavia A Scandinavian collaboration led by KI researchers shows that of individuals treated in specialist care for major depressive disorder (MDD), many have a severe prognosis, for instance experiencing recurrence, developing other psychiatric disorders, requiring inpatient treatment, and some even dying by suicide. This research was based on 273,000 individuals with MDD in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The findings are published in Lancet Regional Health Europe. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:53:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/risk-of-cervical-cancer-twice-as-high-in-women-with-mental-illness Women with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability, or substance abuse are less likely to go for gynaecological smear tests for cervical cancer and run more than twice the risk of developing the disease. The findings are presented in Lancet Public Health by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, who stress the importance of proactively approaching these women as a preventative measure against cervical cancer. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:18:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/use-of-melatonin-linked-to-decreased-self-harm-in-young-people Medical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institutet suggests. The risk of self-harm increased in the months preceding melatonin prescription and decreased thereafter, especially in girls. The study is published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/screening-in-schools-improves-psychotic-symptoms-in-adolescents A new study published in BMC Public Health, shows that screening in schools can improve psychotic symptoms in adolescents. The study is partly produced by researcher at the National centre for suicide research and prevention at Karolinska Institutet. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:10:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/poor-coparenting-linked-to-depression-in-dads Dads are more likely to feel depressed when their kids are toddlers if their coparenting relationships are poor in the months after birth, a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows. The findings are published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:11:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/reduced-use-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-after-online-cbt Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have conducted a pioneering study analysing internet-delivered anonymous cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for people who view images or videos of children being sexually abused. The participants, who were mainly recruited via forums on the encrypted part of the internet called Darknet, reported less use of such material after therapy. The study is published in the journal Internet Interventions. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/professor-danuta-wasserman-gave-the-opening-keynote-lecture-at-the-9th-world-congress-on-womens-mental-health Professor Danuta Wasserman, the fouder and current head of department for National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention of Mental Ill-Health, was given the honor to give the opening keynote lecture at the 9th World Congress on Women's Mental Health. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:17:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/inflammation-amplifies-the-effect-of-genetic-risk-variants-for-schizophrenia Schizophrenia patients have fewer connections between nerve cells. This is believed to be caused by genetic risk variants leading to an excessive elimination of nerve cell connections by the immune cells of the brain. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now report in Nature Communications that the levels of protein from the relevant risk gene are elevated in first-episode patients and that inflammation further increases the expression of the risk gene.  Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/autistic-women-have-increased-risk-of-mental-illness Autistic young men and women are more affected by psychiatric conditions and have an increased risk of being hospitalized as a result of their mental illness compared with non-autistic people. Autistic women are particularly vulnerable. This is shown by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/six-unusual-factors-that-affect-health We know that lifestyle affects health. But even factors that you cannot control have an influence. Here are six examples. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:13:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/severe-grief-can-lead-to-poor-health Deep grief has both mental and physical health consequences for the sufferer that can take decades to heal. People can even die of grief. It is therefore important to try to alleviate the effects of severe grief, something that we in Sweden aren’t particularly good at. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:26:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/type-1-diabetes-linked-to-higher-risk-of-mental-health-problems-in-patients-and-family Both children with type 1 diabetes and their closest family members are at increased risk of mental health problems compared with those without the disease, according to a large study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Diabetes Care. The findings underscore the need for psychological consulting for both children and their families in diabetes care. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/patient-initiated-brief-admission-an-important-complement-to-psychiatric-outpatient-care Patient-initiated brief admission as a complement to outpatient psychiatric care is appreciated by nurses and patients, and can reduce levels of anxiety in people with emotional instability and self-harm, a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:53:06 +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/how-climate-worry-can-be-used-constructively About half of the Swedish population feels a strong climate worry. This is normal because the climate threat is real, says researcher Fabian Lenhard, who is starting a study on climate change. The research project will be attempting to channel worry about climate change into sustainable development. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:08:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/six-lithium-dose-predictors-for-patients-with-bipolar-disorder Six predictors could help determine the amount of lithium needed to treat patients with bipolar disorder, according to a large study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The study, published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry, also pinpoints genetic markers that seem to influence how quickly the body eliminates lithium from its system. Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-screen-habits-affect-childrens-health Screen time is often associated with poor health in young people, but it is more complicated than that, say researchers. We are affected, but differently and not just negatively. What we do on our phones – and what we do when we are not using them – also plays a role in our well-being. Thu, 12 May 2022 15:23:58 +0200 https://news.ki.se/severe-covid-19-linked-to-increased-risk-of-long-term-anxiety-and-depression People who were bedridden for at least a week due to COVID-19 were more likely to experience anxiety and depression for up to 16 months after the infection, compared with those who only had mild symptoms or were never infected. That is according to a large study based on data from six countries and conducted by an international team of researchers including those from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Iceland. The findings are published in The Lancet Public Health. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:03:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/higher-risk-of-psychotropic-medication-after-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace Sexual and gender-based harassment in the workplace can contribute to the development of mental ill-health requiring treatment with antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine reports. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:28 +0100 https://news.ki.se/second-ki-researcher-awarded-erc-starting-grant KI researcher Lu Yi has been awarded 1.5 million euros from the prestigious European Research Council Starting Grants. The funds will go toward research on different subtypes of depression with the goal of finding treatments that work for more people. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:30:01 +0100 https://news.ki.se/self-admission-increases-patients-involvement What does it mean to admit yourself as a patient? Maria Smitmanis Lyle, a PhD student at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Coordinator at the Centre for Psychiatry Research, who researches self-admission for children and adolescents, explains. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:58:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/guest-lecture-with-professor-mark-jordans-supporting-the-mental-health-of-children-in-fragile-settings Last week the Department of Global Public Health in cooperation with War Child Sweden and the Swedish Red Cross University College hosted a guest lecture with Professor Mark Jordans. In his presentation, Professor Jordans presented interventions and evidence on how to promote the mental health and well-being of children in settings made fragile by armed conflicts. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:31:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-knowledge-about-the-path-to-recovery-after-intensive-care Critical illness and intensive care can affect patients and their families long after discharge from hospital. In her doctoral thesis at Karolinska Institutet, intensive care nurse Gisela Vogel has studied different strategies used to manage critical illness and care in an intensive care unit, from when the patient becomes critically ill until the return to everyday life. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:53:59 +0100 https://news.ki.se/unequal-care-and-social-isolation-a-threat-to-refugee-health Never before have so many people been displaced by war and poverty. Such change and loss can leave deep psychological scars. A new thesis by Doctor Maria Sundvall at Karolinska Institutet is based on surveys and interviews with asylum seekers and refugees in Sweden about their encounters with the psychiatric and primary care services. The results of her studies can make a significant contribution to the dialogue between migrants, clinics and authorities. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:33:08 +0100 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/new-findings-on-how-ketamine-acts-against-depression The discovery that the anaesthetic ketamine can help people with severe depression has raised hopes of finding new treatment options for the disease. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now identified novel mechanistic insights of how the drug exerts its antidepressant effect. The findings have been published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-change-in-mental-health-of-university-students-in-stockholm-during-pandemic University students in Stockholm reported no tangible differences in depression, anxiety or stress during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a longitudinal study at Sophiahemmet University and Karolinska Institutet finds. The study is published today in Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:26:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/good-results-with-online-cbt-for-atopic-eczema The common skin disease atopic eczema (AE) impacts heavily on the life quality and general health of sufferers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now evaluated its treatment with internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT). The study suggests that patients feel better after iCBT compared with a control group who received only traditional treatment. The results, which are published in JAMA Dermatology, might eventually make important care available to a large patient group. Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:06 +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/new-findings-linking-brain-immune-system-to-psychosis New research at Karolinska Institutet suggests a link between psychosis and a genetic change that affects the brain's immune system. The study published in Molecular Psychiatry may impact the development of modern medicines for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:07 +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/serotonin-transporters-increase-when-depression-fades-study-shows Low levels of serotonin in the brain are seen as a possible cause of depression and many antidepressants act by blocking a protein that transports serotonin away from the nerve cells. A brain imaging study at Karolinska Institutet now shows that the average level of the serotonin transporter increased in a group of 17 individuals who recovered from depression after cognitive behavioural therapy. The results are published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/screening-score-at-emergency-psychiatric-clinic-is-linked-to-death-by-suicide Researchers at the Centre for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet have completed a large study evaluating a screening instrument for assessing the risk of suicide in connection with a visit to an emergency psychiatric clinic. The researchers found a link between screening score and suicide risk a short time after the emergency visit. The study is published in the journal Psychological Medicine. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:23:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/stor-doden-launches-educational-material-about-mental-health-and-suicide-for-teachers The number of suicides decreases among adults, but increases among young people. Schools often ask how to get better at talking about suicide and mental health with their students. Therefore, Suicide Zero, Mind, SPES and NASP, who stand behind the project Stör Döden, have produced an educational material for teachers in high school. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:48:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/playing-video-games-moderately-improves-adolescent-boys-mental-health In a recent study published in Psychological Medicine, researchers from Karolinska Institutet showed that different types of screen-use may have contrasting effects on adolescent mental health; some are detrimental while others may benefit psychological wellbeing. For example, boys who played video games regularly at age 11 had lower depression scores at age 14. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:27:20 +0100 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/exposure-to-common-parental-mental-illness-linked-to-socioeconomic-adversity-among-children “An important finding of the study was that any type of parental mental illness strongly increased the risk of childhood socioeconomic adversity.” says Kyriaki Kosidou, researcher at KI and corresponding author of the newly published article about parental mental illness and its association with socioeconomic adversity among children in Sweden. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:52:34 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-clues-about-the-link-between-stress-and-depression Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a protein in the brain that is important both for the function of the mood-regulating substance serotonin and for the release of stress hormones, at least in mice. The findings, which are published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, may have implications for the development of new drugs for depression and anxiety. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:54:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-how-ketamine-combats-depression The anaesthetic drug ketamine has been shown, in low doses, to have a rapid effect on difficult-to-treat depression. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now report that they have identified a key target for the drug: specific serotonin receptors in the brain. Their findings, which are published in Translational Psychiatry, give hope of new, effective antidepressants. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-measure-of-broad-psychopathology-can-predict-future-care-requirement Researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that different measures of psychopathology can be combined into a single factor, “p”, which predicts the patient’s prognosis and need of extra support. The general factor of psychopathology reflects the overall risk of adverse psychiatric outcomes with an accuracy equal to that currently used for intelligence, they report in a paper published in World Psychiatry. Tue, 12 May 2020 08:49:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-to-sleep-better-during-the-corona-epidemic The outbreak of the new corona virus is the cause of much anxiety, an anxiety that can lead to insomnia. Yet sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. Two psychologists at Karolinska Institutet have now collected some evidence-based tips for getting a good night’s sleep in the pandemic era. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:15:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness-have-higher-risk-of-injuries Children of parents suffering from mental illness have a higher risk of injuries than other children, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal BMJ. The risk is elevated up to 17 years of age and peaks during the first year of life. The findings highlight the need for parents with mental illness to receive extra support around child injury prevention measures as well as early treatment of mental morbidity among expecting parents. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:30:07 +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/low-iq-family-history-tied-to-treatment-resistant-schizophrenia Those with a family history of schizophrenia and men with lower IQ are more likely to struggle with treatment resistant schizophrenia than others with the mental disorder, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. The researchers say the findings could be important in efforts to design novel drug treatments that improve cognition. Tue, 12 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +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/new-publication-prevalence-of-maternal-mental-illness-among-children-and-adolescents Christina Dalman and Kyriaki Kosidou, research group Epidemiology of Psychiatric Conditions, Substance use and Social Environment (EPiCSS), have together with researchers in Manchester estimated the prevalence of children and adolescents exposed to maternal mental illness in the UK between 2005 and 2017. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:56:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/one-in-five-had-completely-avoided-sexual-relations-after-their-diagnosis Hello, Galit Andersson, who recently defended a doctoral thesis at the Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet. For your thesis you conducted large surveys of transgender people and people living with HIV in Sweden to assay their quality of life. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:20:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/professor-christina-dalman-receives-249-million-sek-from-the-swedish-research-council The study, led by Professor Christina Dalman, will investigate early interventions in mental illness. Christina is group leader of the EPiCSS research group with the Department of Public Health Sciences. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:48:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-study-elucidates-link-between-pcos-and-anxiety Maternal obesity and androgen excess induce sex-specific anxiety in the offspring, according to a study on mice by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in The FASEB Journal. The findings may help explain why children born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have increased risk of developing anxiety later in life. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0100 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/lithium-treatment-for-bipolar-disorder-linked-to-lowest-risk-of-rehospitalisation Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-exercise-training-promotes-a-sound-mind-in-a-sound-body A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that the same mechanisms behind the beneficial effects of exercise training on the brain also help to counteract fat and to strengthen the immune system. The results, which are published in the journal Cell Metabolism, can ultimately give rise to new obesity and diabetes drugs. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:05:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-receives-afa-insurance-work-environment-and-health-grant Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:55:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/genetic-analysis-can-improve-depression-therapy The failure of drugs such as SSRIs, used to treat depression, can be a result of genetic variations in patients. Variations within the gene that encodes the CYP2C19 enzyme results in extreme differences in the levels of escitalopram achieved in patients, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Prescribing the dose of escitalopram based on a patient’s specific genetic constitution would greatly improve therapeutic outcomes. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:11:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/attempted-suicide-in-the-young-related-to-dramatically-reduced-life-expectancy Thu, 14 Dec 2017 07:30:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/low-school-grades-linked-to-attempted-suicide-into-middle-age Young people with lower school grades than their peers run a higher risk of mental ill-health and attempted suicide. In a new study published in the journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, researchers from Karolinska Institutet show that this risk persists into middle age. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/lithium-protects-against-suicide Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:45:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-art-of-keeping-calm-curious-about-worry Everyone worries at times, but when thoughts of disaster get the upper hand, it might be a good idea to seek help. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet knows how we all can become a little calmer. Wed, 24 May 2017 17:56:59 +0200 https://news.ki.se/antidepressant-use-in-pregnancy-may-be-safer-than-expected Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:12:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/self-harm-linked-to-violence-towards-others Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:24:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-risk-of-suicide-during-university-studies Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:42:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/wants-to-take-action-before-it-is-too-late Over 2,000 rapes committed against children were reported in 2015. Now, Christoffer Rahm, a specialist doctor in psychiatry and a researcher at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, is going to investigate whether medication can prevent a person with a sexual attraction to children from offending. Wed, 25 May 2016 14:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/childhood-trauma-could-lead-to-adult-obesity Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:15:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/common-genes-responsible-for-adhd-schizophrenia-and-bipolar-disorder Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/past-traumatic-life-events-increase-parents-risk-for-post-traumatic-stress-following-a-childs-cancer-diagnosis Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/decline-in-verbal-ability-in-adolescence-linked-to-psychosis Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stress-makes-exhausted-women-over-sensitive-to-sounds Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/epigenetic-changes-in-blood-samples-may-point-to-schizophrenia Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/adoptees-at-higher-suicide-risk-if-both-biological-and-adoptive-parents-have-psychiatric-problems Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/restoring-emotional-memory-in-a-rat-model-of-major-depressive-disorder Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/untreated-adhd-common-amongst-male-convicts Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/perceived-life-threat-affects-mental-health Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bipolar-disorder-does-not-increase-risk-of-violent-crime Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200