A5015656958- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Health and Medical Studies
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Sex work and related issues
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Urban Green Space and Health
Central Institute of Mental Health
2016-2025
Heidelberg University
2016-2025
University Hospital Heidelberg
2016-2025
Giessen School of Theology
2019
University Medical Centre Mannheim
2019
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
2019
Zentrum für Seelische Gesundheit
2019
Heidelberg (Poland)
2019
Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim
2019
Institute of Criminology
2019
Background In total numbers, Germany has faced the largest number of refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) in Europe past decade. Although a considerable proportion have experienced traumatic stressful life events, there is no systematic review to date examining prevalence depressive symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) RAS Germany. Aims To calculate PTSD general population living after year 2000 explore impact study- participant-related characteristics on estimates. Method We...
Abstract Background Dropout from healthcare interventions can negatively affect patients and providers through impaired trust in the system ineffective use of resources. Research on this topic is still largely missing refugees asylum seekers. The current study aimed to characterize predictors for dropout Mental Health Refugees Asylum Seekers (MEHIRA) study, one largest multicentered controlled trials investigating effectiveness cost-effectiveness a nationwide stepped collaborative care...
The study aimed to determine the prevalence of dementia and degree medical care among residents nursing homes based on a nationally representative sample in Germany for first time.Based probability 609 long-term institutions Germany, we drew 86 facilities by applying two-stage random procedure. All participating were comprehensively assessed qualified nurses using standardized Care Behavior Assessment (CBA).Of 4,481 58 (mean age 82.6 years;78 % female) average 68.6 (95 CI: 67.0 - 69.8)...
Current evidence points towards a high prevalence of psychological distress in refugee populations, contrasting with scarcity resources and amplified by linguistic, institutional, financial, cultural barriers. The objective the study is to investigate overall effectiveness cost-effectiveness Stepped Care Collaborative Model (SCCM) at reducing depressive symptoms refugees, compared routine care practices within Germany's mental healthcare system (treatment-as-usual, TAU).A multicentre,...
Given both the increase of nursing home residents forecast and challenges current interprofessional interactions, we developed tested measures to improve collaboration communication between nurses general practitioners (GPs) in this setting. Our multicentre study has been funded by German Federal Ministry Education Research (FK 01GY1124). The were iteratively a continuous process, which is focus article. In part 1 "exploration situation", interviews conducted with GPs, nurses, their...
This study explores the extent of sexual abuse minors by members Catholic Church in Germany. It is first comprehensive to examine this a European country. The goals are as follows: (a) analyze whether and characteristics country comparable those United States Australia (b) how discrepancies can be explained. personnel files 38,156 Priests, deacons, male religious orders authority German Bishops' Conference were analyzed. period lasted from 1946 2014. All 27 dioceses took part study. A total...
A neural mechanism underlying the real-life effects of nonexercise activity on well-being promises novel intervention targets.
Abstract Psychological stress and physical activity are interrelated, constituting a relevant association to human health, especially in children. However, the association’s nature remains elusive, i.e., why psychological predicts both decreased increased activity. To test whether effects vary as function of level analyses, we derived intensive longitudinal data via accelerometers questionnaires from 74 children across 7 days they went about their daily routines ( n = 513 assessments)....
Adolescent refugees and asylum seekers (ARAS) are highly vulnerable to mental health problems. Stepped care models (SCM) culturally sensitive therapies offer promising treatment approaches effectively provide necessary medical psychological support. To our knowledge, we were the first investigate whether a SCM will reduce symptoms of depression PTSD in ARAS more efficiently than as usual (TAU). We conducted multicentric, randomized, controlled rater-blinded trial across Germany with between...
Abstract Background Against the background of missing culturally sensitive mental health care services for refugees, we developed a group intervention (Empowerment ) refugees at level 3 within stratified Stepped and Collaborative Care Model project Mental Health in Refugees Asylum Seekers (MEHIRA). We aim to evaluate effectiveness Empowerment with its focus on psychoeducation, stress management, emotion regulation strategies context affective disorders compared treatment-as-usual (TAU)....
Summary Background: Psychiatric research is increasingly interested in the influence of social and environmental contexts on human health. According to recent findings, specific impacts urban upbringing relate heightened prevalence mental disorders. Although this a major societal problem, it remains unknown which components (e.g., psychosocial stressors, rare nature exposure) are responsible. Method: We introduce Ambulatory Assessment (AA) as methodological approach investigate contextual...
Zusammenfassung Ziel der vorliegenden Studie ist es, den sexuellen Missbrauch innerhalb katholischen Kirche so transparent wie möglich aufzuarbeiten. Hierzu wird ein interdisziplinärer Forschungsansatz gewählt, kriminologische, psychologische, soziologische und forensisch- psychiatrische Expertise umfasst. Neben einer Längschnitterhebung in kirchlichen Personalakten dokumentierten Fälle werden Strafakten ausgewertet, um kirchenexterne Datenquellen zu nutzen. Die vielfältigen Facetten...
When cases of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church became known, German Bishops' Conference (Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, DBK) commissioned a study by an interdisciplinary consortium to determine frequency clergy in Germany (the MHG study).Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used subject matter was analyzed seven component projects. To abuse, 38 156 personnel files from period 1946 2014 studied, epidemiologic findings these evaluations are presented.1670 persons belonging...
Refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) in Germany need tailored resource-oriented mental healthcare interventions. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of group psychotherapy for RAS with moderate depressive symptoms. This is a post hoc analysis Empowerment that was embedded stratified stepped collaborative care model (SCCM) from multicentre randomised controlled MEHIRA trial. One hundred forty-nine participants were randomly assigned to SCCM or treatment as usual (TAU) underwent (i.e. level 3...
Objective: Overall aim was to reduce the untreated prevalence in persons with mental disorders and at risk for loosing accommodation descending into homelessness. Primary treatment initiation adherence by motivational interviewing. Secondary aims were social or financial problems. Methods: Persons identified welfare services labour agencies, diagnosed motivated initiate a community health service. Results: 58 included, 24 referred regular care, 8 stabilized enough after initial refrain from...
A subproject of the study "Sexual abuse minors by Catholic priests and deacons in authority German Bishops' conference" deals with aspects prevention.Structured questions were used to record objective data on preventive work. The questionnaire was completed all 27 dioceses Germany.The average hourly rate available for work prevention officers is about 30 hours per week. At end 2014, 59 % clerics involved training. temporal extent training differs greatly between individual dioceses.The...
This paper explores the frequency of sexual abuse allegations against Catholic priests and deacons in years 2009 to 2015 relation male general population Germany.An annual rate accusations is calculated from identified MHG-study for 2015. compared figures police crime statistics.The number suspected men ranged 17.6 - 20.0/100.000 between For 8.4 31.7/100.000. A decrease quota was not detectable either group during study period.The findings suggest that there a relatively constant people...
Hauptziel der Studie war, die Wirksamkeit einer interdisziplinären Leitlinie zur Förderung von Mobilität bei Menschen mit Demenz in 20 deutschen Pflegeheimen zu evaluieren. Die basierte auf einem quasi-experimentellen Ansatz [Prä-Post Design Interventions-(IG) und Kontrollgruppe (KG)]. statistischen Analysen erbrachten für IG im Vergleich KG einen signifikant verzögerten Verlust Gehfähigkeit. Im Hinblick weitere Wirksamkeitsparameter waren Befunde weniger klar.