Search for dissertations about: "psychological disorders"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 191 swedish dissertations containing the words psychological disorders.

2. 1. Eating Disorders : Steps Towards an Increased Understanding

   Author : Elisabeth Welch; Ata Ghaderi; Timo Hursti; David Clinton; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Eating disorders; disordered eating; norms; perfectionism; mediator; moderator; males; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Eating disorders and disordered eating attitudes and behaviors are characterized by an over-evaluation of weight and shape, under or over-controlled eating, as well as engagement in compensatory behaviors. The disorders are associated with psychological suffering, acute and long-term health impairments, a high rate of suicide attempts as well as an increased risk of mortality. READ MORE

4. 2. Children with visual disorders : cognitive development, developmental disorders and consequences for treatment and counselling

   Author : Ulla Ek; Michael Brambring; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; visually impaired; children; development; developmental disorders; assessment; Psychology; Psykologi; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The causes of visual impairment and blindness has changed over the years, in Sweden and in other industrialised countries, giving rise to a new population of visually impaired children. Damages to the posterior visual pathway and the brain are now common causes of visual impairment. READ MORE

5. 3. Low social support and disturbed sleep : epidemiological and psychological perspectives

   Author : Maria Nordin; Anders Knutsson; Elisabet Sundbom; Steven Linton; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; social support; sleep initiation and maintenance disorder; psychological adaptation; myocardial infarction; social psychology; public health; mental health; occupational health; epidemiology; cohort studies; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

   Abstract : The Swedish work force underwent dramatic changes during an economic crisis in the 1990s. In the aftermath, sick leave increased at an unprecedented rate and stress-related disorders, such as burnout, depression, and sleep disturbances replaced earlier work-related diagnoses. READ MORE

6. 4. Return to work after long-term sick leave for common mental disorders : Women’s beliefs, intentions, health and psychological well-being

   Author : Åsa Hedlund; Annika Nilsson; Elisabeth Björk Brämberg; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Beliefs; Common mental disorders; First-line managers; Health; Intentions; Long-term sick leave; Psychological well-being; Return to work; Women; Föreställningar; Första linjens chefer; Hälsa; Intention; Kvinnor; Långtidssjukskrivning; Psykisk ohälsa; Psykiskt välbefinnande; Återgång till arbete; Inkluderande arbetsliv; Inkluderande arbetsliv;

   Abstract : Background: Long-term sick leaves due to common mental disorders (CMDs)are common in Sweden today, especially among women. Return-to-work (RTW) support usually includes work-related factors and treatment for the CMD. Despite this, the way back to work is often long with an increased risk of relapse into sick leave afterwards. READ MORE

7. 5. Shifting the lens on heterogenous psychological suffering : Exploring and evaluating novel psychological treatment approaches to comorbid mental disorders

   Author : Daniel Wallsten; Maria Tillfors; Annika Norell; Lance M McCracken; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; process-based; transdiagnostic; comorbidity; psychotherapy; anxiety; depression; Insomnia; OCD; PTSD; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : This doctoral thesis addresses heterogeneous psychological suffering within a predominantly psychiatric paradigm, emphasizing the high prevalence of comorbid mental disorders. While much of the published empirical research focuses on trials targeting single disorders, this thesis aims to explore and evaluate novel treatment approaches for populations experiencing diverse psychological suffering. READ MORE