The Division of Psychology
Psychology is the science of the thoughts, emotions and behaviors of human beings and how these different components fits together and interacts with each other. Here at the Division of Psychology, we're conducting both research and education within this field. We also frequently organise seminars.
European Paediatric Psychology Conference 2021
For three days, researchers and clinicians within the field of paediatric psychology will meet to learn, share findings and create new collaborations.
Julie Lasselin has been awarded the Robert Ader New Investigator Award
Julie Lasselin has been awarded the Robert Ader New Investigator Award
Julie Lasselin at the Division for Psychology and Osher center for integrative medicine has been awarded the Robert Ader New Investigator Award from the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society. This prestigious award is presented to an outstanding new research scientist who has made exciting basic science or clinical contributions to the field of PNI.
Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children
Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children
The WHO has recently published a report on chronic pain in children. Rikard Wicksell from the Department of Psychology has participated as an external reviewer of the report.
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL {AGAIN} - The second international online N=1 Symposium
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL {AGAIN} - The second international online N=1 Symposium
The symposium is a joint venture between KU Leuven (Belgium) and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), and takes place 14, 15, and 16 April 2021. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Sleepiness can have a negative impact on your social life
Sleepiness can have a negative impact on your social life
Being socially active generally increases your chances of getting a good night’s sleep. But if you are active late into the evening, it reduces the number of hours you sleep – and can also affect your social life.
4,303,000 SEK from AFA Insurance
Anna Finnes is awarded 4,303,000 SEK to develop a treatment model that takes into account the complexity of mental illness where the goal is to both reduce symptoms and promote return to work.
5,875,000 SEK for new research on work environment and health
Rikard Wicksell, at Karolinska Institutet, is awarded 5,875,000 SEK by AFA insurance to increase the availability of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT.
Effects of Internet CBT for health anxiety on par with face-to-face treatment
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.
Dissertations - Division of Psychology
Dissertations - Division of Psychology
Here we list the latest dissertations that have taken place at the division of psychology.