Johan Åhlén

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About me

I am a licensed psychologist and have a Ph.D. in psychology. I am a research specialist at the Department of Global Public Health

Research

My research primarily focuses on prevention and early interventions for mental health issues in children and adolescents

Articles

Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METHODS IN PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH. 2024;33(3):e2033
Measuring psychological distress using the 12-item general health questionnaire and the six-item Kessler psychological distress scale. Psychometric comparison and equipercentile equating of the two scales
Lundin A; Muwonge JJ; Lalouni M; Ahlen J
Article: SSM-POPULATION HEALTH. 2023;24:101509
Prospective associations between psychosomatic complaints in adolescence and depression and anxiety symptoms in young adulthood: A Swedish national cohort study
Grigorian K; Ostberg V; Raninen J; Ahlen J; Laftman SB
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2023;33:ckad160.1578
Educational attainment and symptoms of anxiety and depression in young adulthood
Ostberg V; Ahlen J; Laftman SB
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2023;33:ckad160.833
Psychosomatic complaints at age 15-16 and later educational achievement in upper secondary school
Wahlstrom J; Ostberg V; Ahlen J; Laftman SB
Article: CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. 2023;54(4):1112-1126
Parent Management Training Combined with Group-CBT Compared to Parent Management Training Only for Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms: 2-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Helander M; Enebrink P; Hellner C; Ahlen J
Article: TRIALS. 2023;24(1):184
Little All Children in Focus (Little ACF), evaluation of a parental support program for parents of children aged 1-2 years: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Blom L; Edenius A; Enebrink P; Hjern A; Silfverdal SA; Ahlen J; Bergstrom M; Lindberg L
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. 2023;62(1):298-311
Obsessional jealousy in a community sample: Association with relationship factors, impairment and perceived treatment needs
Ahlen J; Bjureberg J; Lenhard F; Wahlund T; Linde J; Mataix-Cols D
Article: CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. 2023;54(1):248-254
The Cost of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Swedish Youth
Lenhard F; Aspvall K; Andersson E; Ahlen J; Serlachius E; Lavner M; Brodin A; Mataix-Cols D
Article: EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY. 2023;33(1):105-114
"Therapy without a therapist?" The experiences of adolescents and their parents of online behavioural activation for depression with and without therapist support
Grudin R; Vigerland S; Ahlen J; Widstroem H; Unger I; Serlachius E; Engberg H
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2022;12(12):e066357
Therapist-guided and self-guided internet-delivered behavioural activation for adolescents with depression: a randomised feasibility trial
Grudin R; Ahlen J; Mataix-Cols D; Lenhard F; Henje E; Mansson C; Sahlin H; Beckman M; Serlachius E; Vigerland S
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022;32:ckac131.464
Self-reported strengths and difficulties among Swedish adolescents: presence, continuity and change
Grigoryan K; Ostberg V; Raninen J; Ahlen J; Laftman SB
Article: NORDIC STUDIES ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. 2022;39(5):553-567
Psychometric evaluation of a Swedish version of the Impaired Control Scale for individuals with alcohol use disorder
Ingesson S; Ahlen J; Jayaram-Lindstroem N; Hammarberg A
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022;32:ckac095.045
P03-09 Cross-sectional associations between physical activity pattern, sports participation, screen time and mental health in Swedish adolescents
Kjellenberg K; Ekblom O; Ahlen J; Helgadottir B; Nyberg G
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2022;12(8):e061929
Cross-sectional associations between physical activity pattern, sports participation, screen time and mental health in Swedish adolescents
Kjellenberg K; Ekblom O; Ahlen J; Helgadottir B; Nyberg G
Article: GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY. 2022;75:75-82
Risk of severe COVID-19 infection in individuals with severe mental disorders, substance use disorders, and common mental disorders
Wallin AS; Ohlis A; Dalman C; Ahlen J
Article: JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS. 2022;85:102515
Development and validation of the Modeling of Parental Anxiety Questionnaire.
Elfström S; Ahlen J
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY. 2022;10(1):123-133
Developing a Brief Parent Training Intervention to Prevent Anxiety in Offspring
Ahlen J; Vigerland S; Lindberg M; Gunterberg O; Ghaderi A
Article: ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA. 2022;145(1):79-85
Clozapine treatment and risk of severe COVID-19 infection
Ohlis A; Wallin AS; Sarafis A; Sjoqvist H; MacCabe JH; Ahlen J; Dalman C
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2021;11(9):e045923
Perceived barriers to care for migrant children and young people with mental health problems and/or neurodevelopmental differences in high-income countries: a meta-ethnography
Place V; Nabb B; Gubi E; Assel K; Ahlen J; Hagstrom A; Baarnhielm S; Dalman C; Hollander A-C
Article: JAMA PSYCHIATRY. 2021;78(7):705-713
Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Internet-Delivered Supportive Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Social Anxiety Disorder A Randomized Clinical Trial
Nordh M; Wahlund T; Jolstedt M; Sahlin H; Bjureberg J; Ahlen J; Lalouni M; Salomonsson S; Vigerland S; Lavner M; Ost L-G; Lenhard F; Hesser H; Mataix-Cols D; Hogstrom J; Serlachius E
Article: DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. 2020;32(1):31-41
Dimension-specific symptom patterns in trajectories of broad anxiety: A longitudinal prospective study in school-aged children
Ahlen J; Ghaderi A
Article: BEHAVIOR THERAPY. 2019;50(1):200-213
Long-Term Outcome of a Cluster-Randomized Universal Prevention Trial Targeting Anxiety and Depression in School Children
Ahlen J; Lenhard F; Ghaderi A
Article: PREVENTION SCIENCE. 2018;19(2):147-158
Prevention of Anxiety and Depression in Swedish School Children: a Cluster-Randomized Effectiveness Study
Ahlen J; Hursti T; Tanner L; Tokay Z; Ghaderi A
Article: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT. 2018;40(2):288-304
Development of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale - Short Version (SCAS-S)
Ahlen J; Vigerland S; Ghaderi A
Article: CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM. 2018;47(5):645-658
School Climate, Academic Achievement and Educational Aspirations in Roma Minority and Bulgarian Majority Adolescents
Dimitrova R; Ferrer-Wreder L; Ahlen J
Article: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. 2017;29(9):1157-1166
Evaluation of the Children's Depression Inventory-Short Version (CDI-S)
Ahlen J; Ghaderi A
Article: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST. 2015;19(2):96-104
Cognitive behavioural group therapy for emetophobia: An open study in a psychiatric setting
Ahlen J; Edberg E; Di Schiena M; Bergstrom J
Journal article: ADVANCES IN SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION. 2012;5(4):246-257
School-based prevention of anxiety and depression: a pilot study in Sweden
Ahlen J; Breitholtz E; Barrett PM; Gallegos J
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All other publications

Review: BMC WOMENS HEALTH. 2023;23(1):604
Women's experiences of psychological treatment and psychosocial interventions for postpartum depression: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
Massoudi P; Stromwall LA; Ahlen J; Fredriksson MK; Dencker A; Andersson E
Letter: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. 2023;45(1):85-86
Development and initial psychometric evaluation of the Obsessional Jealousy Severity Scale
Ahlen J; Ghaderi P; Boyaci R; Mataix-Cols D
Preprint: PSYARXIV. 2023
Climate Worry: Associations with Functional Impairment, Pro-Environmental Behaviors and Perceived Need for Support
Lenhard F; Fernández de la Cruz L; Wahlund T; Andersson E; Ahlen J; Nerini FF; Akay H; Mataix-Cols D
Preprint: SSRN ELECTRONIC JOURNAL. 2020
Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Versus Internet-Delivered Supportive Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Social Anxiety Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Nordh M; Wahlund T; Jolstedt M; Sahlin H; Bjureberg J; Ahlen J; Lalouni M; Salomonsson S; Vigerland S; Lavner M; Öst L-G; Lenhard F; Hesser H; Mataix-Cols D; Högström J; Serlachius E
Review: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW. 2016;50:1-10
Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Vigerland S; Lenhard F; Bonnert M; Lalouni M; Hedman E; Ahlen J; Olen O; Serlachius E; Ljotsson B
Review: JOURNAL OF PRIMARY PREVENTION. 2015;36(6):387-403
Universal Prevention for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Children: A Meta-analysis of Randomized and Cluster-Randomized Trials
Ahlen J; Lenhard F; Ghaderi A

Grants

Proportionate universalism in action-an early life program to explore a mix of universal, selected and indicated approaches to child wellbeing and mental health
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 December 2023 - 30 November 2029
An interactive, Internet-based program for prevention of eating disorders based on optimization of protective factors
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 January 2023
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Interactive Non-Stigmatizing Intervention to Prevent Eating Disorder in Youths Through Strengthening of Protective Factors with Potential for Wide Implementation
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 December 2022 - 30 September 2026
Estimating the prevalence of emotional distress and mental disorders among teenagers in Sweden and evaluating their need for support – toward a broader perspective on support for mental health .
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 November 2022 - 30 September 2026
How are young people with mental health problems doing later on? A prospective cohort study of self-reported mental health problems in adolescence and living conditions in young adulthood
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 January 2022 - 31 December 2024
Increasing access to evidence-based psychological treatments for adolescent depression with technological solutions
Swedish Research Council
1 January 2022 - 31 December 2024
All Children in Focus: A randomized controlled trial on effects of universal parental group support regarding infants aged 10-18 months
Swedish Research Council
1 December 2021 - 30 November 2024
How can we get evidence-based interventions to work in primary care? Development and evaluation of adapted CBT for mild to moderate anxiety in children and adolescents
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 January 2021 - 31 December 2024
Prevention of anxiety disorders in offspring of anxious parents
Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare
1 January 2020 - 16 January 2020
Prevention of childhood anxiety disorders in offspring of anxious parents
Swedish Research Council
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2023

Employments

Research Specialist, Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 2022-

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Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2023

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