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.
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.
Publications
Mind the Gap: scaling-up access to culturally adapted mental health treatments for minority populations
Mind the gap: a nested randomised pilot study of culturally inclusive, internet-delivered prolonged exposure for PTSD among immigrants
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20008066.2025.2520637#summary-abstract
Mind the gap: Pilot of the FastAsleep digital insomnia intervention in simple English for linguistic minorities in Sweden
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214782926000722
Ongoing/recruiting Studies
Photo: N/A,Getty ImagesHave you migrated to Sweden and want to feel better in your everyday life?
Do you feel stressed, worried, or low?
Do you want support for healthy habits, such as sleep, physical activity and eating habits and manage your mood?
Karolinska Institutet is looking for people who want to join a study.
Photo: AI genererad bild Foto: Lars KlintwallLGBTQ/HBTQ
Looking for participants: Young adult LGBTQ individuals with mental health problems. Treatment delivery in easy Swedish
Deltagare sökes till studie, HBTQ-personer med psykisk ohälsa?
Completed Research Studies
The first wave of studies offering evidence-based psychological treatments are being delivered in easy to understand English.
Photo: PixabayGetting Help for Trauma
This completed study evaluated an 8-week online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, delivered in low-complexity English, for immigrants experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The treatment was provided free of charge.
Photo: N/ASleep 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.
Photo: Gettyimages.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.
Photo: cottonbro studiosCounselling in Arabic for gambling problems
This study evaluated support seeking patterns among Arabic speaking gamblers contacting the national Swedish helpline Stödlinjen.se
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
