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The Psychology of Happiness: Why Expectations Matter

Why does winning five dollars sometimes make you happier than winning fifty? According to a team of neuroscientists, the secret lies not in the amount itself, but in what you expected to happen. In a study published in the… Continue reading The Psychology of Happiness: Why Expectations Matter

Environmental Culture: How Organizations Can Drive Real Sustainable Change

In the face of climate urgency, more companies than ever are committing to sustainability goals. Net-zero targets, ESG strategies, circular business models—the language is in place. But real transformation isn’t only about policy or ambition. It’s about whether sustainable… Continue reading Environmental Culture: How Organizations Can Drive Real Sustainable Change

Is the generational divide on climate action a myth?

New data suggests that the widely accepted narrative of a deep climate rift between age groups may be misleading — or even wrong. A recent analysis reveals that differences in climate concern between younger and older generations are smaller… Continue reading Is the generational divide on climate action a myth?

Keeping mental health care on track: How digital mental healthcare held up during the COVID-19 pandemic

What we looked atOur team from Karolinska, WeMind Psykiatri, Gothenburg University and Stockholm University analyzed data from 2,290 outpatients treated between 2017 and 2022. Using standardized patient‑reported measures for depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, the study compared treatment outcomes… Continue reading Keeping mental health care on track: How digital mental healthcare held up during the COVID-19 pandemic

NEW PREPRINT PUBLISHED: Enhancing Depression Treatment Outcomes Through Measurement-Based Care and Continuous Quality Improvement

In our recent study, we explored how integrating measurement-based care, benchmarking, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) can enhance treatment outcomes for depression within specialized mental healthcare settings. Study Overview Conducted across two outpatient mental health clinics in Stockholm, Sweden,… Continue reading NEW PREPRINT PUBLISHED: Enhancing Depression Treatment Outcomes Through Measurement-Based Care and Continuous Quality Improvement

The Impact of Climate Worry on Daily Life: New Study Insights

A new study on climate worry by our group was recently published in BMC Psychology. The study, titled “Climate worry: associations with functional impairment, pro-environmental behaviors and perceived need for support”, explores the multifaceted impacts of climate-related anxiety on… Continue reading The Impact of Climate Worry on Daily Life: New Study Insights

Long-Term Thinking: A Psychological Driver for Climate Action

How we perceive the future influences the decisions we make today. A recent study published in npj Climate Action explores how longtermism—the ethical view that future generations should be valued as much as those living today—correlates with climate engagement.… Continue reading Long-Term Thinking: A Psychological Driver for Climate Action

“Long Story Short” – Some examples how I use data visualization for better data insights

Below you find some examples of data visualization projects that I have worked on. “A Decade of Progress” In this project, I summarized the work my colleagues at Karolinska and I did on internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for… Continue reading “Long Story Short” – Some examples how I use data visualization for better data insights

Unlocking Better Mental Health Outcomes with Measurement-Based Care (MBC)

Mental health challenges impact millions globally, and as mental health professionals, our goal is to provide the best care possible. Traditional treatment often relies on clinical intuition and subjective assessments, which can lead to less-than-ideal outcomes. This is where… Continue reading Unlocking Better Mental Health Outcomes with Measurement-Based Care (MBC)

“To get to the good stuff, you need to do the boring stuff.” – First lesson learned from Harvard Business School

Two weeks into the course “Data Science” at Harvard, here are some reflections and a doodle that I made during the course. 📈 Serious data science that leads to data-based decision making follows a five step model (my simplified… Continue reading “To get to the good stuff, you need to do the boring stuff.” – First lesson learned from Harvard Business School

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