A5026333042- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Sleep and related disorders
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Mental Health via Writing
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Data Visualization and Analytics
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Ecosystem dynamics and resilience
Haukeland University Hospital
2016-2025
University of Bergen
2016-2025
Research Network (United States)
2015
Abstract. The majority of mental health disorders remain untreated. Many limitations traditional psychological interventions such as limited availability evidence-based and clinicians could potentially be overcome by providing Internet- mobile-based (IMIs). This paper is a report the Taskforce E-Health European Federation Psychologists’ Association will provide an introduction to subject, discusses areas application, reviews current evidence regarding efficacy IMIs for prevention treatment...
Personal and ubiquitous sensing technologies such as smartphones have allowed the continuous collection of data in an unobtrusive manner. Machine learning methods been applied to sensor predict user contextual information location, mood, physical activity, etc. Recently, there has a growing interest leveraging for mental health care applications, thus, allowing automatic monitoring different conditions depression, anxiety, stress, so on. This paper surveys recent research works systems...
Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) is a common anxiety with onset in adolescence and early adulthood. With the advent of consumer virtual reality (VR) technology, VR-delivered exposure therapy now scalable practical treatment option has previously been shown to be efficacious adults. In this non-randomized feasibility pilot trial, we explore effect one-session (90 min) for adolescents (aged 13-16) PSA.A total 27 were recruited from Norwegian high schools completed self-report measures PSA twice...
Prompt mental health care (PMHC) is a Norwegian initiative, inspired by the English 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapy' (IAPT), aimed provide low-threshold access primary treatment for persons with symptoms of anxiety and depression. The objectives present study are describe PMHC service, examine changes in depression following identify predictors change, using data from 12 first pilot sites. A prospective cohort design was used. All participants were asked complete questionnaires at...
Wearable sensors measuring different parts of people's activity are a common technology nowadays. In research, data collected using these devices also draws attention. Nevertheless, datasets containing sensor in the field medicine rare. Often, is non-public and only results published. This makes it hard for other researchers to reproduce compare or even collaborate. this paper we present unique dataset from patients suffering depression. The contains motor recordings 23 unipolar bipolar...
Abstract. Chronic illnesses cause considerable burden in quality of life, often leading to physical, psychological, and social dysfunctioning the sufferers their family. There is a growing need for flexible provision home-based psychological services increase reach even traditionally underserved chronic illness sufferer populations. Digital interventions can fulfill this role provide range improve functioning. Despite potential digital interventions, concerns remain regarding users’...
While the general uptake of e-mental health interventions remained low over past years, physical distancing and lockdown measures relating to COVID-19 pandemic created a need demand for online consultations in only matter weeks.This study investigates provided by mental professionals during first wave participating countries, with specific focus on professionals' motivations perceived barriers regarding consultations.An survey use was set up March 2020. The Unified Theory Acceptance Use...
Since the emergence of psychological interventions delivered via Internet they have differed in numerous ways. The wealth formats, methods, and technological solutions has led to increased availability cost-effectiveness clinical care, however, it simultaneously generated a multitude terms. With this paper, we first aim establish whether terminology issue exists field Internet-delivered interventions. If so, determine its implications for research, education, practice. Furthermore, intend...
Current practice of assessing mood episodes in affective disorders largely depends on subjective observations combined with semi-structured clinical rating scales. Motor activity is an objective observation the inner physiological state expressed behavior patterns. Alterations motor are essential features bipolar and unipolar depression. The aim was to investigate if measures can aid existing diagnostic practice, by applying machine-learning techniques analyze patterns depressed patients...
Objective: Insomnia is a major health problem, and the need for effective accessible treatment urgent. The aim of current study was to evaluate short-term efficacy an unguided Internet-based cognitive-behavioral program insomnia (CBTi), called SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using Internet). Methods: This used parallel arm randomized controlled trial in Norway. Participants were randomly allocated condition or Web-based patient education condition. Both groups assessed before after nine-week...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood, with an estimated prevalence of 2-3 %, is associated several challenges daily life functioning. Still, the availability evidence-based psychological interventions for adults ADHD limited. Interventions delivered over Internet on smartphones or personal computers may help to increase and access effective interventions.This study reports efficacy a self-guided Internet-delivered intervention severity levels symptomatology quality...
Virtual reality (VR) applications for exposure therapy predominantly use computer-generated imagery to create controlled environments in which users can be exposed their fears. Creating 3D animations, however, is demanding and time-consuming. This paper presents a participatory approach prototyping VR scenarios that are enabled by 360° video grounded lived experiences. We organized workshop with adolescents prototype such scenarios, consisting of iterative phases ideation, storyboarding,...
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common mental with high persistence when untreated. As access to effective treatment limited, guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) has been proposed as an alternative face-to-face treatment. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of 14-week therapist-guided ICBT program for patients SAD undergoing routine care. From 2014 2017, 169 were included in which 145 started The sample was all general practitioner-referred and had lower...
Manic episodes of bipolar disorder can lead to uncritical behavior and delusional psychosis, often with destructive consequences for those affected their surroundings. Early detection intervention a manic episode are crucial prevent escalation, hospital admission, premature death. However, people may not recognize that they experiencing symptoms, such as euphoria increased productivity also deter individuals from seeking help. This work proposes perform user-independent, automatic mood-state...
To identify and explore positive aspects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as reported by adults with the diagnosis.The current study used a qualitative survey design including written responses to an open-ended question on ADHD. The participants' were analysed using thematic analysis.The participants took part in trial self-guided internet-delivered intervention Norway. As intervention, asked describe having ADHD.The included 50 help-seeking ADHD described variety related...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has demonstrated efficacy and potential cost-effectiveness for treating depression, anxiety, panic disorders in randomized controlled trials. However, evidence of its outcomes costs routine care settings on a national level remains limited. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed to assess the therapist-guided iCBT social anxiety disorder at post-treatment six-months follow-up,...
Gynaecological cancer survivors face various post-treatment challenges, including physical, psychological, social and existential difficulties. Despite existing follow-up, many women experience unmet needs lack of rehabilitation services. In the present study, we aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding how participation in Gynea, nurse-supported digital program, is experienced after gynaecological treatment. Through in-depth interviews with 20 women, four main themes emerged from...