Johan Isaksson
Biographic Data
| ID | 4369627 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Johan Isaksson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Johan |
| FAMILY NAME | Isaksson |
| SIGNATURE | ISAKSSON J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Uppsala University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1033-2618 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Attitudes and ethical beliefs of Russian psychiatrists towards the use of coercive treatment practices
In many countries little is known about the attitudes and ethical beliefs of practicing psychiatrists towards the use of coercive practices. This is true as regards Russia where coercion was used for political purposes during the Soviet period. However, substantial changes have occurred in the psychiatric system in recent decades with a focus on patients' rights and the idea of consent. This study aimed to investigate the beliefs and attitudes of…
Feasibility of the Psychoeducational Programme SKILLS for the Child's Social Network for Patients Newly Diagnosed With ADHD
Attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presents challenges that both influence and are influenced by the child's environment. While non‐pharmacological interventions exist for youth and parents, brief and accessible programmes that also engage the wider social network are lacking. This study evaluated the feasibility of the psychoeducational programme SKILLS for the child's Social Network (SKILLS‐SN), focusing on implementation, acceptab…
Neurodevelopmental conditions and adaptive functioning – a co‐twin control study
BACKGROUND: Challenges in adaptive or daily functioning are inherent to diagnostic criteria for neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs). However, less is known regarding the influence of factors that may confound the association between NDCs and adaptive functioning. Therefore, we examined the associations between different NDCs and adaptive functioning while adjusting for co-occurring conditions, genetics, and shared environment. METHODS: We used a…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Expectations of Longevity Among Adults in Japan
Background: A growing body of research has linked attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to premature mortality. However, as yet, little is known about whether individuals with ADHD think they will die at an earlier age. Aims: To address this deficit, the current study examined the association between ADHD symptoms and expectations of longevity in adults in the Japanese general population, whether there are gender differences in this ass…
I’ve really struggled but it does not seem to work
This qualitative study was not pre-registered
Enuresis in young offenders – a study on prevalence and mental health comorbidity
Problems with enuresis are common among delinquent youth and may be associated with increased mental health problems. Given the potentially increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior in young offenders with enuresis, comprehensive mental health screening of those who are detected with this condition should be considered in the juvenile justice system
Direct and Indirect Effects of Adolescent Peer Victimization and Mental Health on Academic Achievement in Early Adulthood
Using a three-wave (mean age 14.4, 17.4, and 20.4 years) longitudinal design ( N = 1,834; 55.6% females), we set out to map direct and indirect effects of adolescent peer victimization and mental health on academic achievement in early adulthood, and the buffering effect of positive family relations. Data was collected in Sweden 2012 to 2018. We found concurrent (βs = .13-.28) but no longitudinal transactional effects between peer victimization a…
Bulimia symptoms and anger and aggression among adolescents
Findings suggest that aggression and anger rumination are elevated in adolescents with BN symptoms, and that the associations between anger, aggression and BN symptoms may be stronger in boys. As previous research has indicated that the presence of aggressive behaviors may affect the prognosis of BN and complicate management of the disorder, clinician screening for these behaviors in adolescents with BN symptoms may facilitate the provision of mo…
Community Violence Exposure and Eating Disorder Symptoms among Belgian, Russian and US Adolescents
Community violence exposure (CVE) is one of the most common adverse childhood experiences worldwide. Despite this, its potential effect on disordered eating in adolescents from different cultures is underexplored. In the present cross-sectional study, self-reported data were collected from 9751 students (Mean age = 14.27) from Belgium, Russia and the US on CVE (witnessing violence and violence victimization), eating disorder (ED) symptoms (ED tho…
Attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, perceived stress, and suicidal ideation during the Covid-19 pandemic
Self-perceived stress is important in the association between ADHD symptoms and suicidal ideation among individuals in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Detecting and managing stress and its effects in individuals with ADHD/ADHD symptoms should be a therapeutic focus for improving health-related outcomes in this population both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Bulimia Symptoms in Russian Youth
Our findings suggest that bulimia symptoms are prevalent in Russian adolescents and are associated with MHP and functional impairment. Timely recognition of bulimia symptoms and associated MHP is important for early prevention and intervention strategies
The Role of Comorbid Symptoms in Perceived Stress and Sleep Problems in Adolescent ADHD
We examined perceived stress and sleep problems in adolescent ADHD and whether this varies as a function of ADHD presentation and sex. Further, we mapped structural associations between ADHD symptoms, comorbid symptoms, perceived stress, and sleep problems. Participants were 306 adolescents aged 13-19 years (66.8% females, 193 had an ADHD diagnosis, 113 were controls). Parents rated ADHD symptoms, all other constructs were self-rated. Adolescents…
Community Violence Exposure and School Functioning in Youth
Background: Many children and adolescents experience violent events which can be associated with negative consequences for their development, mental health, school, and social functioning. However, findings between settings and on the role of gender have been inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate cross-country and gender differences in the relationship between community violence exposure (CVE) and school functioning in a sample of youths …
SKILLS – A psychoeducational group programme for children with ADHD
Psychoeducation is regarded as a first line of intervention for attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous studies have been limited to psychoeducation for adult patients or parents of children with ADHD. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the acceptability and effectiveness of a psychoeducational group intervention for children with ADHD. The two‐session psychoeducational intervention, SKILLS, was completed…
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Incarcerated Adolescents
Introduction: Incarcerated adolescents represent a risk group for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), but research on this population has been limited and no studies have been conducted in Russia. To address this deficit, this study examined NSSI and the factors associated with it among youth in a juvenile correctional facility in Russia. Methods: NSSI and psychopathology were assessed using a psychiatric interview and self-report questionnaire in 3…
You are not alone – adolescents’ experiences of participation in a structured skills training group for ADHD
Little is known about how adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience participating in group therapy, an important factor to consider when developing treatment methods for this age group. This study aimed to explore how adolescents with ADHD experience participating in a structured skills training group program based on dialectical behavioral therapy. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 20 adolescents (1…
Risk and Protective Factors for Problematic Drinking in Early Adolescence
Alcohol use during early adolescence is associated with other risk behaviors as well as future health problems. Within the design of a larger prospective research program, a cohort of U.S. inner-city sixth-grade students (N = 1573, mean age = 12.10) were assessed and reassessed in the seventh-grade. Self-reported information was obtained on problems related to alcohol, fixed markers of risk (e.g. sex, age, SES), individual and interpersonal facto…
Suicidal Behavior in Juvenile Delinquents
Loneliness and health risk behaviours among Russian and U.S. adolescents
Loneliness is associated with adolescent health risk behaviour among boys and girls in both Russia and the United States. Further research is now needed in both settings using quantitative and qualitative methods to better understand the association between loneliness and health risk behaviours so that effective interventions can be designed and implemented to mitigate loneliness and its effects on adolescent well-being
Correlates of Weapon Carrying in School among Adolescents in Three Countries
Factors associated with weapon carrying in school vary among countries although violent behavior and substance use may be associated with weapon carrying across countries
A Longitudinal Study of Somatic Complaints in Urban Adolescents
Cross-Cultural Findings on Community Violence Exposure and Internalizing Psychopathology
Adolescents in Transition
Developmental Pathway Modeling in Considering Behavior Problems in Young Russian Children
The psychosocial aspects of children exposed to war
The atrocities of war have detrimental effects on the development and mental health of children that have been documented since World War II. To date, a considerable amount of knowledge about various aspects of this problem has been accumulated, including the ways in which trauma impacts child mental health and development, as well as intervention techniques, and prevention methods. Considering the large populations of civilians that experience t…
The psychosocial aspects of children exposed to war
The atrocities of war have detrimental effects on the development and mental health of children that have been documented since World War II. To date, a considerable amount of knowledge about various aspects of this problem has been accumulated, including the ways in which trauma impacts child mental health and development, as well as intervention techniques, and prevention methods. Considering the large populations of civilians that experience t…
Developmental Pathway Modeling in Considering Behavior Problems in Young Russian Children
Adolescents in Transition
Cross-Cultural Findings on Community Violence Exposure and Internalizing Psychopathology
Loneliness and health risk behaviours among Russian and U.S. adolescents
Loneliness is associated with adolescent health risk behaviour among boys and girls in both Russia and the United States. Further research is now needed in both settings using quantitative and qualitative methods to better understand the association between loneliness and health risk behaviours so that effective interventions can be designed and implemented to mitigate loneliness and its effects on adolescent well-being
Correlates of Weapon Carrying in School among Adolescents in Three Countries
Factors associated with weapon carrying in school vary among countries although violent behavior and substance use may be associated with weapon carrying across countries
A Longitudinal Study of Somatic Complaints in Urban Adolescents
Suicidal Behavior in Juvenile Delinquents
Risk and Protective Factors for Problematic Drinking in Early Adolescence
Alcohol use during early adolescence is associated with other risk behaviors as well as future health problems. Within the design of a larger prospective research program, a cohort of U.S. inner-city sixth-grade students (N = 1573, mean age = 12.10) were assessed and reassessed in the seventh-grade. Self-reported information was obtained on problems related to alcohol, fixed markers of risk (e.g. sex, age, SES), individual and interpersonal facto…
You are not alone – adolescents’ experiences of participation in a structured skills training group for ADHD
Little is known about how adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience participating in group therapy, an important factor to consider when developing treatment methods for this age group. This study aimed to explore how adolescents with ADHD experience participating in a structured skills training group program based on dialectical behavioral therapy. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 20 adolescents (1…
Community Violence Exposure and School Functioning in Youth
Background: Many children and adolescents experience violent events which can be associated with negative consequences for their development, mental health, school, and social functioning. However, findings between settings and on the role of gender have been inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate cross-country and gender differences in the relationship between community violence exposure (CVE) and school functioning in a sample of youths …
SKILLS – A psychoeducational group programme for children with ADHD
Psychoeducation is regarded as a first line of intervention for attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous studies have been limited to psychoeducation for adult patients or parents of children with ADHD. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the acceptability and effectiveness of a psychoeducational group intervention for children with ADHD. The two‐session psychoeducational intervention, SKILLS, was completed…
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Incarcerated Adolescents
Introduction: Incarcerated adolescents represent a risk group for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), but research on this population has been limited and no studies have been conducted in Russia. To address this deficit, this study examined NSSI and the factors associated with it among youth in a juvenile correctional facility in Russia. Methods: NSSI and psychopathology were assessed using a psychiatric interview and self-report questionnaire in 3…
Attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms, perceived stress, and suicidal ideation during the Covid-19 pandemic
Self-perceived stress is important in the association between ADHD symptoms and suicidal ideation among individuals in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Detecting and managing stress and its effects in individuals with ADHD/ADHD symptoms should be a therapeutic focus for improving health-related outcomes in this population both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Bulimia Symptoms in Russian Youth
Our findings suggest that bulimia symptoms are prevalent in Russian adolescents and are associated with MHP and functional impairment. Timely recognition of bulimia symptoms and associated MHP is important for early prevention and intervention strategies
The Role of Comorbid Symptoms in Perceived Stress and Sleep Problems in Adolescent ADHD
We examined perceived stress and sleep problems in adolescent ADHD and whether this varies as a function of ADHD presentation and sex. Further, we mapped structural associations between ADHD symptoms, comorbid symptoms, perceived stress, and sleep problems. Participants were 306 adolescents aged 13-19 years (66.8% females, 193 had an ADHD diagnosis, 113 were controls). Parents rated ADHD symptoms, all other constructs were self-rated. Adolescents…
Bulimia symptoms and anger and aggression among adolescents
Findings suggest that aggression and anger rumination are elevated in adolescents with BN symptoms, and that the associations between anger, aggression and BN symptoms may be stronger in boys. As previous research has indicated that the presence of aggressive behaviors may affect the prognosis of BN and complicate management of the disorder, clinician screening for these behaviors in adolescents with BN symptoms may facilitate the provision of mo…
Community Violence Exposure and Eating Disorder Symptoms among Belgian, Russian and US Adolescents
Community violence exposure (CVE) is one of the most common adverse childhood experiences worldwide. Despite this, its potential effect on disordered eating in adolescents from different cultures is underexplored. In the present cross-sectional study, self-reported data were collected from 9751 students (Mean age = 14.27) from Belgium, Russia and the US on CVE (witnessing violence and violence victimization), eating disorder (ED) symptoms (ED tho…
Enuresis in young offenders – a study on prevalence and mental health comorbidity
Problems with enuresis are common among delinquent youth and may be associated with increased mental health problems. Given the potentially increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior in young offenders with enuresis, comprehensive mental health screening of those who are detected with this condition should be considered in the juvenile justice system
Direct and Indirect Effects of Adolescent Peer Victimization and Mental Health on Academic Achievement in Early Adulthood
Using a three-wave (mean age 14.4, 17.4, and 20.4 years) longitudinal design ( N = 1,834; 55.6% females), we set out to map direct and indirect effects of adolescent peer victimization and mental health on academic achievement in early adulthood, and the buffering effect of positive family relations. Data was collected in Sweden 2012 to 2018. We found concurrent (βs = .13-.28) but no longitudinal transactional effects between peer victimization a…
I’ve really struggled but it does not seem to work
This qualitative study was not pre-registered
Attitudes and ethical beliefs of Russian psychiatrists towards the use of coercive treatment practices
In many countries little is known about the attitudes and ethical beliefs of practicing psychiatrists towards the use of coercive practices. This is true as regards Russia where coercion was used for political purposes during the Soviet period. However, substantial changes have occurred in the psychiatric system in recent decades with a focus on patients' rights and the idea of consent. This study aimed to investigate the beliefs and attitudes of…
Feasibility of the Psychoeducational Programme SKILLS for the Child's Social Network for Patients Newly Diagnosed With ADHD
Attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presents challenges that both influence and are influenced by the child's environment. While non‐pharmacological interventions exist for youth and parents, brief and accessible programmes that also engage the wider social network are lacking. This study evaluated the feasibility of the psychoeducational programme SKILLS for the child's Social Network (SKILLS‐SN), focusing on implementation, acceptab…
Neurodevelopmental conditions and adaptive functioning – a co‐twin control study
BACKGROUND: Challenges in adaptive or daily functioning are inherent to diagnostic criteria for neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs). However, less is known regarding the influence of factors that may confound the association between NDCs and adaptive functioning. Therefore, we examined the associations between different NDCs and adaptive functioning while adjusting for co-occurring conditions, genetics, and shared environment. METHODS: We used a…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Expectations of Longevity Among Adults in Japan
Background: A growing body of research has linked attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to premature mortality. However, as yet, little is known about whether individuals with ADHD think they will die at an earlier age. Aims: To address this deficit, the current study examined the association between ADHD symptoms and expectations of longevity in adults in the Japanese general population, whether there are gender differences in this ass…
Psychology (20 works) · Psychiatry (17 works) · Clinical Psychology (16 works) · Medicine (16 works) · Poison control (14 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (12 works) · Clinical Psychology (12 works) · Suicide prevention (11 works) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (9 works) · Developmental psychology (7 works)