World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Lars-Göran Öst

Lars-Göran Öst

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
79
Citations
23273
World Ranking
1515
National Ranking
13

Overview

Lars-Göran Öst is affiliated with Stockholm University in Sweden and has contributed extensively to the field of psychology, with a focus on clinical and experimental cognitive psychology. Their research spans over 80 publications primarily in the domain of psychology, addressing issues related to mental health disorders, treatment approaches, and developmental psychosocial factors.

Their work covers several subfields, including:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Applied Psychology
  • Social Psychology

The main topics explored in their research include:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Lars-Göran Öst has frequently published in specific academic venues, including:

  • Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • Clinical Psychology Review
  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Clinical Psychology Science and Practice

Important recent publications include:

  • Cognitive behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder in routine clinical care: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2022, Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • Cognitive behavior therapy for internalizing disorders in children and adolescents in routine clinical care: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2020, Clinical Psychology Review
  • The concept and definition of low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy, 2021, Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • Cognitive behavior therapy for externalizing disorders in children and adolescents in routine clinical care: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2020, Clinical Psychology Review
  • Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Internet-Delivered Supportive Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Social Anxiety Disorder, 2021, JAMA Psychiatry

Their frequent co-authors reflect collaborative work in related domains and include:

  • Gro Janne Wergeland
  • Gerd Kvale
  • Krister W. Fjermestad
  • Ata Ghaderi
  • Sigrid Salomonsson

Best Publications

  • Efficacy of the third wave of behavioral therapies : A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Lars-Göran Öst

  • Applied relaxation: description of a coping technique and review of controlled studies.

    Lars-Göran Öst

  • Mind the gap: Improving the dissemination of CBT

    R. Shafran;D.M. Clark;C.G. Fairburn;A. Arntz

  • The efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy : An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

    Lars-Göran Öst

  • Age of onset in different phobias.

    Lars-Göran Öst

  • One-session treatment for specific phobias.

    Lars-Göran Öst

  • Cognitive behavioral treatments of obsessive-compulsive disorder. A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published 1993-2014.

    Lars-Göran Öst;Audun Havnen;Bjarne Hansen;Gerd Kvale

  • Cognitive-behavior therapy vs exposure therapy in the treatment of PTSD in refugees

    Nenad Paunovic;Lars-Göran Öst

  • Misinterpretation of body sensations in panic disorder.

    David M. Clark;Paul M. Salkovskis;Lars-Göran Öst;Elisabeth Breitholtz

  • Internet vs. paper and pencil administration of questionnaires commonly used in panic/agoraphobia research

    Per Carlbring;Sara Brunt;Susanne Bohman;David Austin

  • Acquisition of phobias and anxiety response patterns in clinical patients.

    Lars-Göran Öst;Kenneth Hugdahl

  • One-session treatment of specific phobias in youth: a randomized clinical trial in the United States and Sweden.

    Thomas H. Ollendick;Lars-Göran Öst;Lena Reuterskiöld;Natalie Costa

  • One-Session Treatment of Specific Phobias in Youths: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Lars-Göran Öst;Lisa Svensson;Kerstin Hellström;Robert Lindwall

  • Individual response patterns and the effects of different behavioral methods in the treatment of claustrophobia

    Anita Jerremalm;Lars Jansson;Lars-Göran Öst

  • One-session therapist-directed exposure vs. self-exposure in the treatment of spider phobia *

    Lars-Göran Öst;Paul M. Salkovskis;Kerstin Hellström

  • Applied relaxation vs. cognitive therapy in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder

    Lars-Göran Öst;Elisabeth Breitholtz

  • Misinterpretation of body sensations in panic disorder.

    Unknown

  • Recognition bias for critical faces in social phobics

    Lars-Gunnar Lundh;Lars-Göran Öst

  • Applied relaxation vs cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of panic disorder.

    Lars-Göran Öst;Bengt E. Westling

  • Blood and injection phobia: background and cognitive, physiological, and behavioral variables.

    Lars-Göran Öst

  • Acquisition of blood and injection phobia and anxiety response patterns in clinical patients.

    Lars-Göran Öst

Frequent Co-Authors

Gerd Kvale
Gerd Kvale University of Bergen
Eva Serlachius
Eva Serlachius Karolinska Institute
David Mataix-Cols
David Mataix-Cols Karolinska Institute
Brjánn Ljótsson
Brjánn Ljótsson Karolinska Institute
Odd E. Havik
Odd E. Havik University of Bergen
Thomas H. Ollendick
Thomas H. Ollendick Virginia Tech
Einar Heiervang
Einar Heiervang University of Oslo
Lars-Gunnar Lundh
Lars-Gunnar Lundh Lund University
Lennart Melin
Lennart Melin Uppsala University
Martin E. Franklin
Martin E. Franklin University of Pennsylvania

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Psychology majors in the USA have a range of online degree and certification options that can open the door to rewarding careers in mental health and behavioral services. One popular pathway is becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), which is especially valuable for those looking to work with individuals with autism or developmental disorders.

The requirements for BCBA certification can vary by location. For those interested in becoming a bcba in Spokane, candidates need a graduate-level degree in psychology, education, or a related field, along with supervised experience and passing the BCBA exam. The St. Louis bcba education requirements highlight the importance of accredited coursework and practical training hours.

In other regions, such as bcba certification requirements in St. Petersburg and becoming a bcba in Stockton, students must complete specified supervised fieldwork and meet application prerequisites. Many universities now offer flexible online programs that make it easier for students across the country to meet these requirements while balancing other commitments.

Pursuing these credentials not only boosts employability, but also helps graduates make a meaningful difference in communities nationwide.

Best Scientists Citing Lars-Göran Öst

Trending Scientists