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/hoping-to-prepare-the-way-for-more-precise-schizophrenia-therapies Schizophrenia is a disease that causes great suffering, but today’s methods of treatment are inadequate in dealing with it. Jens Hjerling-Leffler studies what happens in the brain during the phase of life in which the disease often debuts in the hope of promoting the development of more effective drugs. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/depression-shown-to-be-both-cause-and-consequence-of-poor-health A large international study led by researchers at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, shows that major depressive disorder (MDD) not only increases risk for a wide range of diseases and social problems, but is also partly driven by factors such as loneliness, obesity, smoking, and chronic pain. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:13:45 +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/internet-based-therapy-shows-strong-effects-for-stress-related-disorders-but-the-diagnosis-matters A new study shows that both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and an active online control treatment lead to significant improvements for individuals with stress-related disorders – but the effect varies depending on the diagnosis. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:23:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brief-online-therapy-may-potentially-reduce-mental-health-problems-in-young-people Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed two brief, low-threshold digital interventions aimed at preventing and reducing mental health problems among adolescents and their parents. A pilot study published in JAMA Network Open indicates that the interventions are well-received and potentially effective for adolescents experiencing mental health issues and their caregivers. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:43:48 +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/new-treatment-for-suicidal-adolescents-shows-promising-results-0 A new study from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with BUP Stockholm has conducted a pilot evaluation of a family-based cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with suicidal behavior. The study, published in the scientific journal BMJ Mental Health, shows that the treatment Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youths (SAFETY) may be a promising option for reducing suicide attempts. Tue, 06 May 2025 07:57:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-causes-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders The debate on nature versus nurture has never ceased, particularly in discussions about neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These lifelong conditions emerge in childhood, and while they mostly have genetic nature, environmental factors may play a role. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:58:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/serious-mental-illness-common-in-chronic-kidney-disease A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that severe mental illness is more common in patients with chronic kidney disease and negatively affects their health. The study has been published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:42:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/global-study-pinpoints-genes-for-depression-across-ethnicities New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity. The world’s largest and most diverse genetic study ever of major depression has revealed nearly 300 previously unknown genetic links to the condition. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:10:32 +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/isabell-brikell-receives-rising-star-award-from-acamh Dr Isabell Brikell has been awarded the Kathy Sylva ‘Rising Star’ Award 2024 from ACAMH - The Association for Child and Adolescent Health. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:36:58 +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/autism-in-young-adulthood Our understanding of autism has changed significantly in the past years. Previously viewed as a rare childhood disorder with a focus on deficits and pathology, autism is now recognized as a common, lifelong and heterogenous condition characterized by a broad spectrum of strengths and challenges. With increasing numbers of autistic adults and in particular females, a better understanding of autism in young adulthood for autistic females and males is warranted. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:08:26 +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/psychosis-patients-empowered-by-mentoring-through-exercise FitForLife is a study where patients with psychosis are educated to physical exercise trainers. For 6 months the trainers led exercise sessions for their fellow patients at sixteen psychiatric outpatient units in three regions. The most important finding was that 6 months after the study ended 15 out of the 16 units continued with the concept. The researchers have seen effects on need of care, social skills and metabolic markers. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:32:23 +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/mental-illness-in-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10% of adults worldwide. Mental health is an important yet under-recognized issue in patients with CKD. Depression is common and related to poor prognosis in CKD patients, but previous research has primarily focused on dialysis patients, leading to an insufficient understanding of depression in earlier stages of CKD. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:53:58 +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/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/genetic-epidemiology-of-depression-subgroups-and-suicide-attempts Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common mental disorder, affecting around 20% of the population worldwide. Several causes that can lead to MDD, and patients display a wide range of symptoms as well as responses to treatments. This diversity makes it challenging to pinpoint the root causes, understand the underlying mechanisms, and tailor treatments effectively. Suicide is a pressing public health concern, impacting not only individuals living with MDD but also the general population. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:50:17 +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/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/ki-researcher-carl-sellgren-receives-the-bjarne-ahlstroms-minnesfonds-pris KI researcher Carl Sellgren has been awarded the Bjarne Ahlströms Minnesfonds pris 2023 (Bjarne Ahlström Memorial Fund Prize 2023) for his research in clinical neurology and how the loss of synapses (contacts between cells) in the brain could be a possible cause of schizophrenia. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:41:53 +0200 https://news.ki.se/use-of-antidepressants-and-risk-of-manic-episodes-in-children-and-adolescents Mania is a possible but rare side effect of treatment with antidepressant medication in adults, but little has previously been known of this risk in depressed children and adolescents. A newly published paper in JAMA Psychiatry investigated this, finding no evidence of mania/hypomania induced by antidepressants by 12 weeks after treatment initiation. However, caution is necessary in treatment for children with more severe depression or where a parent has bipolar disorder. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:31:18 +0200 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/the-general-factor-of-psychopathology-precursors-and-consequences It is quite common that individuals who have one psychiatric condition, also qualify for other psychiatric conditions. This observation questions the conventional belief that different diagnoses are independent, and instead implies the possibility of a set of factors that increases risks for several types of mental health problems. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:08:25 +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/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/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/register-based-studies-of-sex-steroid-hormones-and-psychiatric-disorders The interplay between sex steroid hormones, psychiatric- and neurodevelopmental disorders and adverse behavioral outcomes is in focus in a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:23:22 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-different-aspects-of-common-mental-disorders-in-primary-care Hi Sandra af Winklerfelt Hammarberg, PhD student at the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care. On February 17 you will defend your thesis "Aspects of common mental disorders in primary care" what is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:42:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/major-knowledge-gaps-about-exhaustion-disorder The diagnosis exhaustion disorder accounts for the majority of all long-term sick leave in Sweden. However, a research review indicates that the scientific evidence behind the diagnosis is weak. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:51:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/genetic-and-environmental-factors-contribute-to-the-overlap-between-depression-and-endocrine-metabolic-disorders Depression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swedish population, researchers at Karolinska Institutet confirmed that individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders have increased rates of depression and found that there are also higher rates of depression in their siblings. The study is published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:59:17 +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/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/biggest-study-of-its-kind-implicates-specific-genes-in-schizophrenia Scientists have analysed DNA from more than 300,000 people with and without the psychiatric disorder in the largest genetic study of schizophrenia to date and have identified a great number of specific genes that could play important roles in the psychiatric disorder. A companion paper published in parallel strengthens these findings by pointing to a similar genetic and biological basis for this disorder. Both studies are published today in the leading international journal Nature. Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:35:15 +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/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/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/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/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-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/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/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/thesis-on-the-comorbidity-between-adhd-disorder-and-other-neurodevelopmental-disorders-aetiology-treatment-and-outcomes Title: The comorbidity between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders: aetiology, treatment and outcomes Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:07:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-risk-of-psychiatric-disorders-in-children-with-ibd Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) run a greater risk of psychiatric disorders, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in JAMA Pediatrics. The researchers claim that more psychological support and longer follow-up is needed for the children affected and their parents. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:03:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/psychiatric-comorbidity-contributes-to-increased-mortality-in-adhd Psychiatric comorbidity may play an important role in the increased risk of premature death in people with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), according to a new extensive registry study conducted at Karolinska Institutet and Örebro University in Sweden. The results, which are published in JAMA Psychiatry, suggest that improved awareness and care of psychiatric comorbidities such as substance use disorders may help reduce serious outcomes associated with ADHD. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:09:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/genetic-analysis-can-provide-better-dosage-of-antipsychotic-drugs An initial gene analysis may yield better outcomes when patients are treated with the antipsychotic drugs risperidone and aripiprazole. A novel study shows how the activity of a specific enzyme, which metabolises the two drugs, affects the individual dose that should be given for optimal treatment. The study is published in The Lancet Psychiatry and has been conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with the Diakonhjemmet Hospital in Oslo, Norway. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-risk-of-substance-abuse-in-people-with-treatment-resistant-depression Tue, 02 Apr 2019 08:00:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/treatable-mechanism-identified-in-patients-with-schizophrenia For reasons that are unclear, schizophrenia patients have fewer connections between the neurons in the brain. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and Massachusetts General Hospital, USA, have now succeeded in creating human cell models that show that there is an excessive degradation of connections in the brain of these patients, and they have been able to link this to a genetic risk variant for the disease. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:00:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-strategy-expands-the-benefits-of-internet-delivered-cbt Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:01:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/meb-scientists-among-highly-cited-researchers Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:27:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/genetic-risk-score-for-autism-associated-with-outcome-in-cbt Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:59:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/cell-types-underlying-schizophrenia-identified Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and University of North Carolina, USA, have identified the cell types underlying schizophrenia in a new study published in Nature Genetics. The findings offer a roadmap for the development of new therapies to target the condition. Mon, 21 May 2018 17:00:50 +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/lithium-treatment-for-bipolar-disorder-linked-to-lowest-risk-of-rehospitalisation Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/fewer-relapses-in-schizophrenia-with-long-acting-injections Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:33:47 +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/major-research-project-provides-new-clues-to-schizophrenia Researchers at Karolinska Institutet collaborating in the large-scale Karolinska Schizophrenia Project are taking an integrative approach to unravel the disease mechanisms of schizophrenia. In the very first results now presented in the prestigious scientific journal Molecular Psychiatry, the researchers show that patients with schizophrenia have lower levels of the vital neurotransmitter GABA as well as changes in the brain’s immune cells. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/schizophrenia-linked-to-mothers-low-weight-during-pregnancy Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:05:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/chemical-switch-may-help-decrease-crucial-symptoms-of-schizophrenia A new study, in which researchers at Karolinska Institutet participated, has found that in mice adjusting levels of a compound called kynurenic acid can have significant effects on schizophrenia-like behavior. The study is published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. 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The new treatment, which is published in the British Medical Journal, has been developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and has the potential to increase access to care for sufferers of BDD. 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