Mind the Gap: Increasing access to Mental Health Treatment for Minority Populations

Mind the Gap is a research consortium aiming to increase mental health literacy and access to evidence-based treatments. The treatments actively incorporate cultural and language aspects and are targeted to minority groups and immigrants. Mind the Gap is dedicated to proactively bridge the gap in mental health care, particularly for individuals facing barriers due to language difficulties or other obstacles that limit their access to treatment.

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Who We Are

Based at the Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet, Mind the Gap brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts, within the field of psychiatry and psychology including collaborators from Swedish and international research institutions. Together, we are committed to disseminate high quality mental health services to those who need them most.

Ongoing and Completed Research Studies Targeted to Immigrant Populations

The first wave of studies offering evidence-based psychological treatments are being delivered in easy to understand English.

Getting Help for Trauma.
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Getting Help for Trauma.

This ongoing study evaluates an 8-week online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, delivered in English, for immigrants experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The treatment is provided free of charge.

Sleep Better
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Sleep Better

This completed study evaluated a 4-week online CBT program aimed at improving sleep quality. The intervention, conducted in English, was offered free of charge.

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Living Abroad in a Time of Global Crises

This completed study assessed a 5-week online CBT program designed for Indian expatriates dealing with excessive worry. The treatment was delivered in English and was free of charge.

Collaborate with Us

Are you a researcher interested in developing a project within the framework of the Mind the Gap consortium? We welcome the opportunity to work with other professionals dedicated to improving mental health care access. Please reach out to us to discuss potential collaborations.

Steering group Mind the Gap

Address: Norra Stationsgatan 69, 11364 Stockholm

members of the steering group
Mind The Gap Steering group; Olof Molander, Josefin Särnholm and Nitya Jayaram-Lindström Photo: N/A

Nitya Jayaram-Lindström

PhD, Director of Centre for Psychiatry Research

Olof Molander

PhD, Post doctoral researcher
070-0011241

Josefin Särnholm

PhD, lecturer at the Division of Psychology
08-52483258