Publikationer

Research for the Socially Sustainable Society of Tomorrow

Publication Sweden is facing several major challenges where research and innovation in Forte’s areas can make a difference to society and in people’s lives. These challenges are sustainable social …

• 30th November 2023 4:28pm
• Equality , Health , Welfare , Working life

Strategic research agenda for the national research programme on mental health

Publication Research into mental health is a broad field with many important questions to address. In order to achieve a robust, equitable, and gender-neutral mental health across the population, …

• 9th October 2023 10:09am
• Health

Mental well-being, mental distress and mental disorders among children and young adults – English summary

Publication This is the English summary of the report “Mental well-being, mental distress and mental disorders among children and young adults”. The report compiles knowledge about the meaning of different …

• 12th April 2022 4:17pm
• Children and young people , Health

Research brief: Fitness doping and gym culture

Publication The use of doping is today considered a growing public health issue. For some people it can be tempting to get their ideal body in an easier and …

• 25th November 2019 3:44pm
• Addiction and abuse , Health

Research brief: Cannabis – harmless recreation or harmful drug?

Publication Cannabis and its effects on health and society are a much debated topic both in Sweden and internationally. The debate is often defined by polarised rhetoric. This report summarises the current state of knowledge within the field.

• 24th September 2019 5:27pm
• Addiction and abuse , Health

The health and situation of young LGBTQ people in Sweden – What do we know and where is more research needed?

Publication Young LGBTQ people have a higher risk of mental illness and stress-related symptoms. The report The health and situation of young LGBTQ people in Sweden – What do we …

• 13th June 2019 10:48am
• Children and young people , Health

Research brief: Anxiety and depression in older adults

Publication In Sweden, around 150 000 people over the age of 65 suffer from depression. The prevalence of anxiety in the same age group is usually reported as between 6 …

• 8th June 2017 2:54pm
• Ageing , Health

Research brief: Men’s violence against women in intimate relationships

Publication Men’s violence against women in intimate relationships is a serious social problem. The full extent of the problem is difficult to estimate, but for the abused woman and her …

• 6th December 2016 7:45am
• Equality , Health

Strategic agenda 2015-2018

Publication Forte’s strategic agenda 2015–2018 provides direction for Forte’s work during this period. The agenda includes eight strategies developed to help us achieve our vision. This strategy covers the …

• 3rd March 2015 9:56am
• Health , Welfare , Working life

Research brief: Ageing and memory

Publication Cognitive abilities such as memory and language deteriorate with age. These skills are important for productivity, health and the opportunity to live an independent life in old age. …

• 9th October 2014 5:24pm
• Ageing , Health