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Kristofer Vernmark

Associate Professor, Docent

As a psychologist and researcher, I am interested in digital mental health solutions and their use in regular care. I am currently part of SAHA, a project aimed at increasing access to digital solutions for refugees with mental health problems. 

Presentation

As a researcher my focus have been internet-based interventions for better mental health. Topics have included depression, blended treatment, and therapeutic alliance. I have also worked for 15 years at a private company delivering internet-based solutions within the Swedish health care system, conducting research and implementing evidence-based digital interventions in regular care.

Networks and social media

Networks

Scientific Advisor, Innerdevelopmentgoals

Head of Build for Earth, Hack for Earth foundation 

Member of  Global Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Network

Social media

Linkedin/Kristoffer Vernmar

Publications

2026

Ali Amiri Mohammad, Gerhard Andersson, Kristofer Vernmark, Anna Leiler, Anna Bjarta (2026) Profiles of psychopathology and quality of life in individuals with recent displacement experiences: a latent profile analysis BMC Public Health, Vol. 26, Article 1424 (Article in journal) https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27604-w
Kristofer Vernmark, Mattias Norlin, Gerhard Andersson (2026) Clinicians' attitudes towards videoconferencing cognitive behavioural therapy: an exploratory survey The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, Vol. 19, Article e13 (Article in journal) https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X26100567
Kristofer Vernmark, Anahita Geranmayeh, Naira Topooco, Gerhard Andersson, Shervin Shahnavaz (2026) Understanding Psychologists' Usage, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Digital Mental Health Solutions for Refugees and Migrants: Exploratory Cross-Sectional Survey in Sweden JMIR Human Factors, Vol. 13, Article e75263 (Article in journal) https://dx.doi.org/10.2196/75263
Lisa Backman, Sandra Weineland, Kristofer Vernmark, Ella Radvogin, Par Bjalkebring, Esther Enbuske, Ida Hermansson, Nina Johansson, Nathalie Petersen, Timo Hursti (2026) Internet-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy With Interoceptive Exposure for Panic Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Working Alliance Analysis Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, Vol. 67, p. 605-619 (Article in journal) https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sjop.70045

2024

Kristofer Vernmark, Timo Hursti, Victoria Blom, Robert Persson Asplund, Elise Nathanson, Linda Engelro, Ella Radvogin, Gerhard Andersson (2024) The Effects of Mindfulness-Focused Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Elevated Levels of Stress and Symptoms of Exhaustion Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Psychology in Europe, Vol. 6, Article e12899 (Article in journal) https://dx.doi.org/10.32872/cpe.12899

Research

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The Internet, Health and Clinical Psychology Research Group

The research group works with many different areas such as anxiety, depression and health problems. Many of the projects work with internet-based CBT, and the group carries out randomised controlled clinical trials.
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SAHA digital interventions for refugee mental health problems

Detecting and treating mental health problems for refugees - development of and research on digital tools for the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, sleep problems and migration-related mental health problems.
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SAHA - Internet based assessment of mental health

Development and evalutation of internet-based methods for assessment and treatment of mental ill-health among refugees. A research collaboration between LiU, KI and Mid Sweden University.

SAHA - Internet based assessment of mental health
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E-COMPARED

The European project E-COMPARED conducts comparative effectiveness research in different mental care settings on the (cost-) effectiveness of blended internet-based treatment for depression in comparison with standard care.

E-COMPARED

Organisation

Division of Psychology (PSY)

Research at the division covers many aspects of psychology. We also educate psychologists and psychotherapists to meet the challenges of work life and future clients in the best possible way.
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Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning (IBL)

Human behaviour and learning is the focus for education and research at the department. We educate students and scientists that are well equipped to meet future challenges in society and working life.