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The pandemic has impacted us all, but some more than others. For those who are suffering from post-Covid, the lingering impact is particularly tangible. Interdisciplinary research is needed to understand this new health challenge.

We gather, strengthen, and develop research, teaching, and collaboration with the society around us, within the areas of medical humanities and bioethics.

The interdisciplinary research project s will follow the health and experiences of LGBTQ people during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood to contribute to important knowledge in an unexplored area.

On June 12-13, 2025, we are organising the international conference LIMEC in Linköping. The conference brings together researchers and other interested parties in medical ethics from Sweden and abroad.

Current medical-ethical issues were in focus when the Swedish National Council on Medical Ethics (Smer), celebrating its 40th anniversary, visited ¸£Àû¼§ (LiU).

The argument that young people do not feel well is common in reports and media. What does it mean? We examine schoolchildren’s experiences of mental health and how such knowledge can add to the knowledge gained from surveys measuring symptoms.

Medical screening is an expanding part of healthcare, and more and more diseases can be screened for. Because of this, we need to understand what screening means and does – and screening does more than just find disease.

A broad understanding of how disease, loss, suffering and new medical diagnoses affect us is crucial to tackling the world’s health challenges. Kristin Zeiler conducts interdisciplinary research in the medical humanities.

Boys suffering from mental health issues are more likely to turn to social media than traditional healthcare providers. What messages about mental health do teenage boys encounter on social media, and how do they interpret the content?

Teenage girls often follow influencers, and a common topic is mental health. But what norms about health and well-being are conveyed on social media? We examine influencers' posts on mental health issues and how they are interpreted by followers.