Viktor Kaldo

Viktor Kaldo is a Professor at Linnaeus University and an affiliated researcher at Karolinska Institutet. His work focuses on Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), particularly for insomnia, depression, and anxiety. He leads the Psychological Interventions research group at Karolinska, which emphasizes innovation, improvement, and implementation of digital mental health solutions. The group has conducted numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and health economic analyses to evaluate ICBT efficacy across conditions like ADHD, chronic pain, and Parkinson’s disease.

• Education: Docent, Karolinska Institutet (2013).

His research integrates machine learning to predict treatment outcomes and optimize precision medicine in mental health. Key collaborations include the Internet Psychiatry Unit and Psykiatri Sydväst. Notable scientific achievements include the Docent title (2013) and contributions to understanding sleep disorders, digital interventions, and their clinical applications. The group’s work has expanded to traditional CBT evaluation and implementation strategies in primary care and psychiatric settings. Viktor’s publications highlight the role of data homogeneity, organizational models, and comorbid condition treatments in digital mental health. He also explores the interplay between suicidal ideation and therapy outcomes, alongside digital tools for stress and ADHD management.

Scientific Awards: Docent, Karolinska Institutet (2013).

Grants and Collaborations: His team has contributed to large-scale projects like the KAIROS trial and MULTI-PSYCH cohort, emphasizing implementation science and multi-modal data analysis. Collaborations span clinics, primary care centers, and international institutions, focusing on digital mental health dissemination.

Labs and Teams: Leads the Psychological Interventions - Innovation, Improvement, and Implementation group at Karolinska, which works closely with the Internet Psychiatry Unit. The group’s expertise in sleep problems and ICBT has informed national and international guidelines.