Professor i klinisk psykologi
There is a recurring debate on the role of the serotonin transporter gene linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) in the moderation of response to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in anxiety disorders. Results, however, are still inconclusive. In a new study, published today, we performed a meta-analysis on the role of 5-HTTLPR in the moderation of CBT … Läs mer!
Panic disorder is a common mental disorder. Guided Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (guided ICBT) is a promising approach to reach more people in need of help. In an effectiveness study that was accepted for publication today, we investigated the outcome of guided ICBT for panic disorder after implementation in routine care. A total of 124 … Läs mer!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be effective in treating anxiety disorders, yet there has been no study on Internet-delivered ACT for social anxiety disorder (SAD) and panic disorder (PD), nor any study investigating whether therapist guidance is superior to unguided self-help when supplemented with a smartphone application. Until now. In a new trial, that … Läs mer!
Today we published a new paper in the Trials journal (impact factor 2.21) entitled “Guided and unguided CBT for social anxiety disorder and/or panic disorder via the Internet and a smartphone application: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial“. Smartphone technology presents a novel and promising opportunity to extend the reach of psychotherapeutic interventions by moving … Läs mer!