The German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) conducts nationwide research on individualized treatments for depression, anxiety disorders, and addiction. Its approach combines established therapeutic methods with innovative strategies to enhance overall treatment efficacy. The primary beneficiaries are… >>
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Mental health of students in Germany: New research consortium investigates risks and strengthens resilience
What is the state of students’ mental health? What risks do they face, and how can mental resilience be strengthened during university studies? A new research consortium within the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), led by Halle University Medicine, is addressing these questions. The initiative… >>
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Monitoring at DZPG shows increasing stress and psychological burden
10 October marks Global Mental Health Day. But what is the state of mental health in Germany? The German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) is exploring this question through two cohort studies: the German Health Barometer at the Bochum-Marburg site and DigiHero at the Halle-Jena-Magdeburg site. Early… >>
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Start of the expansion phase at DZPG: More research, more networking, more impact
Today marks the official start of the five-year expansion phase at all six sites of the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG). The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) is supporting this next step with approximately €120 million. The goal is to strengthen mental health… >>
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Mental well-being throughout the summer holidays: DZPG warns against excessive media consumption in children
Vacation time – finally, more time in front of a screen? Researchers at the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) issue a warning: Excessive media consumption can endanger the mental health of children and adolescents. Clear indicators point in this direction. However, the specific effects of… >>
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National dark field study: nearly 13 percent report experiencing sexual violence – digital channels play a significant role
The first comprehensive, representative study of its kind in Germany – examining not only the prevalence of sexual violence against minors but also the contextual circumstances and long-term impacts – has yielded alarming results. According to the findings, 12.7% of participants reported having… >>
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80 years after the end of the war: DZPG research explores the intergenerational impact of trauma
The Second World War not only claimed millions of lives but also inflicted profound psychological wounds on its survivors. Jewish individuals who endured the Shoah, along with countless other victims of German atrocities, were especially affected. Death, displacement, and the experience of violence… >>
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After preterm birth and early trauma: DZPG research advances mental health following a difficult start in life
Not every child begins life under ideal circumstances. Premature birth and early childhood trauma—especially involving violence—can have profound and lasting effects on mental health. At the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), researchers are developing targeted measures for the prevention and… >>
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DZPG calls on new federal government to make a clear commitment to strengthening mental health research
The German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) urges the incoming federal government to set a robust agenda for science, research, and innovation at the outset of coalition negotiations. Mental health and its associated research must be established as core political priorities. >>
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After the attack in Magdeburg - trauma often becomes visible only later in those affected
A collection of links to accessible, needs-based support services for psychological emergencies – The attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market demands prompt and effective responses in such a crisis, according to experts from the German Centre for Mental Health (DZPG). As stated, what is needed now… >>
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Post-COVID: No longer a blind spot? DZPG launches new research project FEDORA
Stigmatized, misdiagnosed, and often untreated: the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) aims to close the knowledge gap on Post-COVID. – The long-term effects following a SARS-CoV-2 infection impact between five and ten percent of those infected, with approximately 0.5 percent developing the more… >>
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One mental health: the impact of climate change on mental well-being
DZPG explores mental health in the context of the ecological crisis – Climate change is leading to psychological stress. This is due to several factors: Firstly, there is the fear of an uncertain future with significant uncertainties, loss of prosperity, and distributional conflicts. Secondly, an… >>
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Invitation to the second nationwide online participation
Those affected and those close to them are asked to contribute their priorities for the Mental Health Research Compass at kommit-deutschland.de. This is intended to help researchers align their choice of topics more closely with the needs of those affected and those close to them in the future. >>
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How stigmatisation harms the psyche: The DZPG is researching ways to reduce stigma in society
People with mental illness are still stigmatised - and therefore marginalised and disadvantaged. The consequences for those affected can be severe. Prof. Dr Nicolas Rüsch, Professor of Public Mental Health at the University of Ulm and the DZPG Mannheim-Heidelberg-Ulm site and stigma researcher… >>
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How research aims to reduce mental disorders in children and adolescents: DZPG focuses on risk factors
Up to 20 percent of children and adolescents in Germany suffer from a mental disorder. However, not all children are equally at risk. At the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), research is being conducted on many projects specifically for groups affected by risk factors aiming for earlier… >>
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Mental health is not just a private matter – DZPG holds employers responsible
The numbers are high – and they continue to rise: 15 percent of all absences from work in Germany are due to mental illness. This not only causes personal distress, but also enormous economic damage. Prof. Dr. Silvia Schneider, spokesperson for the Bochum-Marburg partner site of the German Center… >>
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Representative national dark field study launched to better protect children from abuse
The extent of sexualized violence against children and adolescents in Germany is not sufficiently known. Furthermore, the context of the crimes and the consequences of such early childhood abuse for those affected have not been thoroughly researched. In order to shed light on this dark field,… >>
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Cannabis Legalization requires Youth Protection and Research
German Center for Mental Health calls for closing the gap in drug policy - The German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) appeals to politicians not to disregard prevention and the protection of minors in the Bundestag's upcoming decision on the controlled distribution of cannabis. In order to… >>
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The Mental Health Research Compass is coming!
People living with mental disorders are invited to participate online nationwide. - For the first time in Germany, people with mental health problems and their relatives are collecting research topics that are of personal importance. On February 22, a three-week online dialogue will be launched on… >>
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Better together – Research for a healthy Mind
Since May 2023, experts at the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) have been working to improve the mental health of the population and destigmatize mental disorders through collaborative research. At six locations in Germany, clinicians and researchers are working together with patients and… >>
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