https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/psychotic-disorders-and-suicide-insights-from-medical-record-review-in-stockholm-county A majority of individuals with psychotic disorders who died by suicide in Stockholm County in 2015 had extensive contact with healthcare services and expressed psychosocial difficulties shortly before their deaths. This is revealed in a medical record review study conducted by Region Stockholm and Karolinska Institutet. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/buse-yel-bektash-receives-ecnp-excellence-award We congratulate Buse Yel Bektash, PhD student at the Translational Psychiatry research group, who receives the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Excellence Award 2025. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:31:29 +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/new-director-of-research-school-for-clinicians-in-psychiatry On March 1st, Kristina Aspvall took over as the new Director of Research school for clinicians in psychiatry. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:41:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-with-arfid-face-increased-risk-of-disease Children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) have an elevated risk of developing psychiatric and physical conditions, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics reports. The study highlights the importance of early identification to improve care of these children. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:00:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-european-perspective-on-psychedelics-research-from-pharmacology-to-clinical-effects In this webinar series we will explore the wide scope of psychedelics research conducted at various centers in Europe. Throughout the sessions we will cover a wide range of topics: from pharmacology and preclinical investigations to the clinical trials conducted in psychiatry. The three sessions in this series build upon each other but can also be attended in isolation. In each session, cutting-edge research is presented by esteemed researchers from different universities in Europe. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:46:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/johan-bjureberg-receives-a-large-grant-from-vr We congratulate Johan Bjureberg on receiving almost SEK 20 million from VR Behandlingsforskning for the study Preventing Suicide With Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youths (SAFETY): A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Psychosocial Intervention. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:18:06 +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/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/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/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/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/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-on-vulnerability-to-suicide-among-students-and-people-with-bipolar-disorder Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in young persons in Sweden and globally. The last decades have seen an increasing proportion of the youth population engaging in university level education. The university period usually coincides with other important life events such as moving away from home. Early adulthood is furthermore a period when severe mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, may become symptomatic. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:02:23 +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/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/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/the-care-helped-sten-after-the-arson Sten Lundin set his apartment on fire and was convicted of arson. It turned out that he had bipolar disorder and the care he got helped him on feet again. "Life can sometimes turn around. I want everyone to know that", says Sten Lundin. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:30:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/jenny-was-sentenced-to-forensic-psychiatric-care She was deprived of liberty for over ten years. "I feel a great deal of sadness that it took so long before I received proper care", says Jenny. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:07:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/risk-assessments-of-violence-can-be-changed Who is at the highest risk of committing violent acts - and who is not? Forensic psychiatrist Jonas Forsman's researches involves an instrument that can, in a best case scenario, simplify the assessment of most forensic psychiatric patients. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:35:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/misinterpretations-can-sometimes-lead-to-violent-actions Anette Johansson conducts research on what separates psychotic people who commit crimes from psychotic people who do not. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:30:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/care-times-longer-than-previously-known 7.5 years That is the average treatment time for a person who has been sentenced to forensic psychiatric care. This is 2.5 years longer than what previous figures has lead us to believe. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:22:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sentenced-to-care-punishment-or-opportunity In 2022, roughly 350 people were sentenced to forensic psychiatric care. There is a unique borderland between the judicial system and healthcare, in which a person who has completed their medical treatment can be prevented from being discharged. At the same time, many patients are saying that they have benefited from the care. And fewer people relapse into crime after they have received forensic psychiatric care than they do after being imprisoned. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:54:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/attempted-suicide-during-depression-linked-to-higher-all-cause-mortality New research from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Psychiatry shows how suicide attempts among people with depression is associated with higher mortality and impaired functionality. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:26:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/study-on-internet-mediated-cbt-in-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-published-in-lancet-psychiatry Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric diagnosis that affects about 5-10% of the population. PTSD occurs as a result of experiencing – or witnessing – severe, life-threatening and traumatic events, such as abuse, war, accidents and mistreatment. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:41:39 +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/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/how-false-vaccine-rumours-take-hold Rumours spread faster than ever nowadays thanks to social media, and it is easy to get carried away. Some people are also inherently more vulnerable to conspiracy theories. However, sceptics’ concerns should be addressed, not dismissed, say researchers who are studying people’s willingness to take different kinds of vaccines. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:37:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/internet-cbt-to-prevent-child-sexual-abuse-launched-in-several-languages An online anonymous cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment program for individuals with a sexual interest in children showed good results in an English language pilot study. Now the CBT program for crime prevention also opens in Swedish, German, and Portuguese. The treatment program, which has been developed by researchers and psychologists at Karolinska Institutet, will be evaluated within the framework of an international research collaboration funded by the EU. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/common-heart-medicine-associated-with-lower-rates-of-violence Beta blockers, which are widely used to treat heart conditions and high blood pressure, are associated with a lower risk of being charged with a violent crime, according to a new register-based study from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Oxford. The results have been published in PLOS Medicine. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:00:04 +0100 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/adhd-medication-for-amphetamine-addiction-linked-to-reduced-risk-of-hospitalisation-and-death The ADHD medication lisdexamfetamine was associated with the lowest risk of hospitalisation and death in people with amphetamine addiction, when medications generally used among persons with substance use disorders were compared. This is shown in a large registry-based study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland and Niuvanniemi Hospital, published in JAMA Psychiatry. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:04 +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/ki-researcher-receives-jubilee-prize-from-the-swedish-society-for-medical-research Professor Mikael Landén was awarded the Swedish Society for Medical Research (SSMF) Jubilee Prize for his valuable findings within psychiatry research. This prestigious prize is SEK five million, intended for research. He will also be awarded a medal at the prize ceremony on 21 October. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:54:47 +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/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/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/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/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/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/new-study-shows-good-mental-health-in-young-adults-born-after-assisted-reproduction Use of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) does not lead to poorer mental health in children across adolescence and young adulthood, according to a large observational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found a slightly higher risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder for those born after ART but this was explained by parental background factors. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:03 +0100 https://news.ki.se/brain-noise-may-hold-the-keys-to-psychiatric-treatment-efficacy It remains a central challenge in psychiatry to reliably judge whether a patient will respond to treatment. In a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Germany show that moment-to-moment fluctuations in brain activity can reliably predict whether patients with social anxiety disorder will be receptive to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:43:31 +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/adult-adhd-is-linked-to-numerous-physical-conditions Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Psychiatry. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:30:04 +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/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/individuals-with-high-adhd-traits-are-more-vulnerable-to-insomnia Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional control after a sleepless night than individuals with low ADHD-traits, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reports. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:00:03 +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/new-thesis-on-the-gut-brain-axis-in-adhd Liu Yang from the research group Translational Psychiatry, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend her thesis "Exploring the Gut-brain Axis in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" on December 4, 2020. Main Supervisor is Catharina Lavebratt. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:01:47 +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/migrants-with-psychosis-at-higher-risk-of-compulsory-care-than-swedish-born Migrants from Africa and the Middle East and their children are more likely to be placed under compulsory care than the Swedish-born population when admitted to hospital for psychosis for the first time. That is according to a large, nationwide study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and University College London in the U.K., published in the journal Psychological Medicine. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:16:26 +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/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/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/drug-reduces-the-risk-of-child-sexual-abuse A drug that lowers levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body reduces the risk of men with pedophilic disorder sexually abusing children, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry shows. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:00:06 +0200 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/pregnant-women-with-eating-disorders-run-higher-risk-of-complications Pregnant women with eating disorders should undergo extended pregnancy screenings considering their increased risk of complications. That is the conclusion from a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. The researchers were, for example, able to show that children to mothers with eating disorders had an increased risk of premature birth and being born with a small head circumference. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-in-the-2019-highly-cited-list Twelve researchers at Karolinska Institutet qualify for the annual list of highly cited researchers compiled by Web of Science. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:44:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/depressed-ms-patients-suffer-debilitating-symptoms-earlier People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who also have depression are more likely to suffer debilitating symptoms early than people with MS who are not depressed, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that is published in the journal Neurology. The findings highlight the need for early recognition and treatment of depressive symptoms in patients with MS. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +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. 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She thinks that the topic is often described in stereotypical terms and would like a more nuanced picture. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:30:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/choice-of-method-in-attempted-suicides-reflects-risk-of-subsequent-suicide Wed, 05 Aug 2015 09:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brain-structure-reveals-ability-to-regulate-emotions Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:26:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/study-analyses-link-between-psychotropic-drugs-and-homicide-risk Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:10:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/tuberculosis-drug-can-improve-effect-of-cbt Mon, 18 May 2015 09:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sex-crimes-more-common-in-certain-families Thu, 09 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/genes-linked-to-repeated-violent-crime An international research team led from Karolinska Institutet have identified two genes that may be linked to an increased disposition to engage in repeated acts of violence. 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