Tag: Sweden
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Online Therapy Proves as Effective as In-Person Care, Swedish Study Finds
Online therapy matches the patchwork of in-person care, even during a crisis The rapid shift to online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic was a global experiment in mental health care. In Sweden, researchers tracked 2,300 patients over six years – three years before and three years during the pandemic – to see whether treatment outcomes…
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Online therapy proves as effective as in-person care, study shows
A pivotal finding for mental health care As the world navigated the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health services faced a rapid shift from clinic rooms to screens. A large Swedish study followed 2,300 patients over six years, spanning three years before the pandemic and three years during it. The results offer reassurance to…
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Online Therapy Proves Comparable to In-Person Care in Swedish Study
New evidence supports online therapy as a viable alternative to in-person care The transition to online mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic was abrupt and uncertain. A large Swedish study tracked 2,300 patients treated in public mental health services over six years—three years before and three years during the pandemic—to evaluate whether remote care…
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Knäckebröd, the Quiet Pillar of Swedish Identity: Why It Deserves a Place in the National Canon
Introduction: A Snack with a Nation’s History Sweden has a way of turning everyday food into cultural touchstones. When the culture canon was announced, the absence of a star player from the kitchen sparked animated debate. Among the surprising gaps, few forgot the missing knäckebröd—the crispbread that has quietly woven itself into Sweden’s national story.…
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I Rage: How Knäckebröd Became Sweden’s Quiet Nation-Bread
Knäckebröd: The Quiet Backbone of Swedish Identity When a country’s cultural canon is announced, some items rise to the surface with fanfare, while others slip into the background. Yet in Sweden, the unassuming knäckebröd—our rye crispbread—has quietly kept pace with every era, a steady companion from farm tables to modern kitchens. If you debate what…
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Knäckebröd: Sweden’s Hidden National Bread Deserves Canon Spotlight
Maybe the most overlooked symbol of Swedish life is knäckebröd, crispbread. It sits on breakfast tables, travels in lunch baskets, and flanks meals across the country with quiet reliability. Yet when the culture canon was published, critics often gasped at the absence of this staple, while others cheered the more conspicuous dishes. The case for…
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Svitlana Zalisjtjuk: Ukraine’s Strategy Against Russia in Sweden
From ‘potatisflicka’ to ambassador: Svitlana Zalisjtjuk’s unlikely ascent In Sweden, Ukraine’s ambassador Svitlana Zalisjtjuk has become a visible catalyst for a growing political and military partnership between Kyiv and Stockholm. She often reflects on her past with a wry smile, calling herself a “potatisflicka” — a nod to humble beginnings in a small Ukrainian village…
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Gold Price Surge Triggers Consumer Backlash in Sweden
Gold price surge drives market scrutiny Sweden is currently witnessing a surge in consumer complaints tied to a rapidly rising price for gold. Over the past year, the price of the precious metal has climbed by about 45%, and the market remains highly active. As the price hovers around $3,885 per ounce, more buyers are…
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Greta Thunberg’s Lawyer: She Is Not Being Treated Well in Israeli Detention
Swedish activists detained while delivering aid Ten Swedish activists, among them climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, were detained by the Israeli military while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group was later moved to Ketziot, a desert prison in southern Israel. The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of detainees in a charged, conflict-affected…
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Gold Price Surge Triggers Consumer Complaints in Sweden
Gold Price Surge Triggers Consumer Complaints in Sweden The latest data from Konsumentverket shows a notable rise in complaints as the price of gold climbs. So far this year, 46 complaints have been filed, more than the 27 registered for all of 2024 and the 10 logged the year before. Many cases allege misleading marketing…