Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Sauna and cold water immersion to prevent and reduce stress and mental disorders
The Clinical Neuroscience project group will investigate whether sauna and cold water immersion can be useful to prevent and treat stress-related conditions such as pain and psychological distress.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Jonassen, Rune
; Øverli, Øyvind;
Hilland, Eva
; Nilsen, Hilde; Esbensen, Qin Ying; Lirussi, Lisa; Heiberg, Hallvard; Rønning, Kristine; Gorissen, M.;
Kraft, Brage
; Bø, Ragnhild; Harmer, Catherine; Landrø, Nils Inge
(2026).
Serotonin transporter polymorphism (5-HTTLPR) is associated with post-awakening cortisol measures in previous depression.
Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology.
Vol. 27.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpnec.2026.100363
Kraft, Pål;
Kraft, Brage
(2026).
Hedonic and practicality beliefs form a behaviour-proximal core associated with red and processed meat intake: An attitude network analysis.
Appetite.
Vol. 226.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2026.108694
Kraft, Pål;
Kraft, Brage
(2026).
Reducing red and processed meat is not nutritionally neutral: intended substitution pathways in UK adults.
Psychology, Health & Medicine.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2026.2710350
Kraft, Brage
; MacSweeney, Niamh Anne; Page, Christian Magnus; Lyle, Robert;
Tsotsi, Stella
; Ulset, Vidar Sandsaunet; Chen, Chi Hua; Tamnes, Christian Krog; Czajkowski, Nikolai Olavi; Dissen, Ingrid Anna Ørstavik; Wang, Yunpeng; Bekkhus, Mona
(2026).
The effect of prenatal maternal stress on adolescent internalizing symptoms and the genetic moderation of executive functioning and prefrontal cortex.
Psychological Medicine.
Vol. 56.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291726105431
Ulset, Vidar Sandsaunet; Eide, Lars Harald;
Kraft, Brage
(2025).
AI-Generated, Personality-Tailored Cases in Teacher Education: A Feasibility Study of Student Experiences.
Trends in Higher Education.
Vol. 4.
https://doi.org/10.3390/higheredu4040071
Bø, Ragnhild;
Jonassen, Rune
; Harmer, Catherine; Øverli, Øyvind; Nilsen, Hilde; Esbensen, Qin Ying; Lirussi, Lisa; Heiberg, Hallvard;
Kraft, Brage
;
Hilland, Eva
; Stiles, Tore Charles; Haaland, Vegard Øksendal; Landrø, Nils Inge
(2025).
5-HTTLPR does not moderate the effect of attention bias modification for depression: a randomized sham-controlled trial.
Translational Psychiatry.
Vol. 15.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-025-03581-3
Kraft, Pål;
Kraft, Brage
(2025).
Public attitudes and the socio-political divide surrounding onshore wind power in Norway.
Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy.
Vol. 4.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fsuep.2025.1538828
Klonteig, Sandra; Roalsø, Elise Solbu;
Kraft, Brage
; Moberget, Torgeir;
Hilland, Eva
;
Mirtaheri, Peyman
;
Jonassen, Rune
(2025).
Measuring attentional bias using the dot-probe task in young women: Psychometric properties and feasibility of response-based computations, dwell time, and the N2pc component.
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry.
Vol. 88.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbtep.2025.102036
Roalsø, Elise Solbu; Klonteig, Sandra;
Kraft, Brage
;
Skarstein, Siv
; Aalberg, Marianne;
Jonassen, Rune
(2024).
Associations between over-the-counter analgesics usage and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents: a network analysis.
BMC Psychiatry.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05802-3
Bø, Ragnhild;
Kraft, Brage
; Skilbrei, August;
Jonassen, Rune
; Harmer, Catherine; Landrø, Nils Inge
(2024).
Inhibition moderates the effect of attentional bias modification for reducing residual depressive symptoms: A randomized sham-controlled clinical trial.
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry.
Vol. 85.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbtep.2024.101982
