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Internet-delivered acceptance-based behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder is a prevalent and disabling condition which can be treated with cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). The present study, accepted for publication in Behaviour Research and Therapy, tested the effects of therapist-guided internet-delivered acceptance-based behaviour therapy on symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder and quality of life. An audio CD with acceptance and mindfulness exercises … Läs mer!

Cognitive-behavioural therapy for concerned significant others of people with problem gambling

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Today we published a study protocol for a randomised wait-list controlled trial in BMJ Open. The study is important since about 2.3% of the adult population in Sweden are considered to suffer from problem gambling. However, it is estimated that only 5% of those seek treatment. Problem gambling can have devastating effects on the economy, … Läs mer!

Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor to the European Commission Expert Group on mHealth

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More than 100,00 lifestyle and wellbeing apps are available. These apps can potentially contribute to the empowerment of patients by for example help manage ones health more actively, live more independently thanks to self-assessment or remote monitoring solutions. However, there is no clear evidence on their quality and reliability. This has raised concerns about the … Läs mer!

Neuroplasticity in Response to Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

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Patients with anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive neural reactivity in the amygdala, which is normalized by effective treatment like cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Mechanisms underlying the brain’s adaptation to anxiolytic treatments are likely related both to structural plasticity and functional response alterations, but multimodal neuroimaging studies addressing structure-function interactions are currently missing. Methods We … Läs mer!

Internet CBT with and without an initial face-to-face psychoeducation session

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Guided Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) is an effective treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, the treatment is not effective for all. The amount and type of therapist contact have been highlighted as a possible moderator of treatment outcome. In a study that we recently publiched the aim was to examine whether treatment effects … Läs mer!

Therapist behaviours in internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) for depressive symptoms

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In a paper we published today we stat that Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) is efficacious for treating depression. However, therapist guidance has been identified as important for favourable outcomes. Yet, We have only limited knowledge about the fundamental components of therapist guidance in ICBT. The purpose of this new study was to systematically examine … Läs mer!

Internet-based guided self-help for parents of children on cancer treatment

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We recently published a randomized controlled trial in the journal Psycho-Oncology. The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an Internet-based guided self-help intervention for posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and related symptoms in parents of children on cancer treatment. Methods Parents of children on cancer treatment, who fulfilled the modified symptom … Läs mer!

The Development of Balance Retraining: An Online Intervention for Dizziness

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This article outlines the rationale and development process for an online intervention based on vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). The intervention aims to assist adults aged 50 years and older to self-manage and reduce dizziness symptoms. Method The intervention was developed according to the person-based approach to digital intervention design focused on accommodating perspectives of target … Läs mer!