The first day of the congress was packed with symposia, oral presentations, and poster sessions. Key topics included digital phenotyping and smart sensing, neurobiology and experimental mechanisms, interventions, therapy processes and clinical efficacy, as well as development, identity, and vulnerable life stages. Implications and practical applications of dimensional models of personality disorders were also discussed. Additionally, preliminary results from various DZPG-VISIONS projects such as LIKES, SENSED-MH, and TRESPE were presented. The day concluded with the awarding of the poster prize and a successful evening event.
On Wednesday, the keynote by Christine Knaevelsrud provided an inspiring contrast to the previous day’s keynote, highlighting a scientific career that combines professional excellence and competitiveness with human approachability. Further presentations followed, covering psychosomatic perspectives, DZPG infrastructures, and the future of mental health research, AI, resilience, and participation.
Overall, the congress, with three symposia and more than 30 presentations and posters, offered numerous professional insights and particularly promoted interdisciplinary exchange, networking, and scientific collaboration within DZPG. The social program, including city tours, dinners, and a congress party, provided ample opportunity for personal interaction and helped connect early career scientists across all sites.
