Rajna Knez

The project studies the effect of digitisation in an emergency department from multiple perspectives. The project will map how patients find their way to the emergency department in different ways, and will investigate how the introduction of new digital solutions impacts patients and staff.

The overall aim of the research project is to explore whether young people's mental health is strengthened by to participate in the implementation of the program, It is not visible. The program aims to teach young people, and their related adults, to regularly practice strategies to promote well-being.

Human mental health encompasses both negative dimensions (mental illness) and positive dimensions (mental well-being). Good mental well-being has been shown to be a key factor in resilience against mental illness, making it a central aspect for individuals in achieving sustainable mental health. But what interventions are effective on an individual level for promoting mental well-being?

This study within the Ingenium University Alliance investigates the relationships between loneliness, internet use, and well-being among students and staff at academic institutions.

The research project focuses on examining how eye movements and biomarkers are affected by moderate alcohol consumption. The study aims to conduct and evaluate digital measurements of eye movements and biomarkers.

The aim of the research project is to investigate whether digital tools offering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be used to enhance interventions targeting individuals with risky alcohol use.

Hjärnkoll is a national organization whose work aims to increase knowledge about and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The core of its activities is ambassadors who give lectures and foster discussions on the subject. This project aims to understand the motivations of young ambassadors and their experiences of ambassadorship in middle and high schools.

The project aims to analyze the relationship between adolescents’ body image, social media usage, and mental health, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise to navigate these intertwined areas.

The purpose of the research project is to evaluate an educational module with a virtual patient, focusing intimate partner violence. The project is carried out in collaboration between the Center for Psychiatry Research in Stockholm (Region Stockholm and Karolinska Institutet) and The Department of Health Sciences, University of Skövde.

Innovative interventions are crucial for addressing global healthcare burdens related to obesity and mental health. Therefore, this project will explore the interplay between diet, obesity, mental health, and the gut microbiome through a 12-week digital intervention study. The primary aim is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a dietary intervention on weight loss and mental well-being in obese individuals, while also investigating the gut microbiome's role.

SeeMe investigates children's experiences during hospital visits, focusing on visits outside pediatric departments.

Consanguineous marriage is a major risk factor for autosomal recessive diseases (ARS), both in terms of morbidity and long-term mortality. Due to significant immigration to Sweden from countries where cousin marriage is common, the prevalence of ARS is expected to increase in the coming years. This increase will have substantial costs, both economically for society and in terms of human suffering for individuals. To address this issue, we need to understand people's experiences and knowledge about these genetic risks.

The goal of this project is to better understand how different treatment frameworks affect both short- and long-term outcomes in ketamine treatment for treatment-resistant depression.