A5030449201- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health and Medical Studies
- Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Humor Studies and Applications
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
University of Freiburg
2014-2025
University Medical Center Freiburg
2013-2023
Klinik für Psychosomatik
2000-2020
John Wiley & Sons (United Kingdom)
2016
University of Fribourg
2003-2011
Zero to Three
2010
TU Bergakademie Freiberg
2006
University of Göttingen
2000-2005
Abstract This study compares 20 binge eaters (BED), 23 obese patients (OB) and normal weight controls (CO) with regard to everyday emotions the relationship between emotions, desire eat eating. Modified versions of Differential Affect Scale Emotional Eating were used TAS‐20 Symptom‐Check‐List‐27 administered assess overall psychopathology alexithymia. BED‐subjects show a more negative pattern higher alexithymia scores strongest eat, especially if are linked interpersonal aspects. The emotion...
Eating disorders are often chronic in nature and lead to a number of problems among which interpersonal issues suggested be central. Although research has shown that individuals with disturbed patterns eating consistently report social interactions, this study is unique assessing range patients all types before after intensive hospital-based treatment.A total 208 receiving primary diagnosis restrictive anorexia nervosa, bulimia or nervosa the binge/purging-subtype were included study....
Many preventive approaches in dentistry aim to improve oral health through behavioural instruction or intervention concerning behaviour. However, it is still unknown which factors have the highest impact on behaviours, such as toothbrushing regular dental check-ups. Various external and internal individual education, experience with dentists influence by parents could be relevant. Therefore, present observational study investigated of these self-reported heath One hundred seventy...
Eating disorders are of major significance both in clinical medicine and society at large. Anorexia bulimia nervosa almost exclusively afflict young persons, severely impairing their physical mental health. The peak ages for these diseases late adolescence adulthood; patients therefore suffer setbacks school and/or occupational careers. This scientifically based S3 guideline was developed with the intention improving treatment eating motivating future research this area.The existing national...
Muscle dysmorphia (MD) is a condition that characterized by body image disturbance, drive for muscularity and excessive exercising. It leads to considerable functional impairment. Most previous studies focused on male samples. The study aimed validate German version of the Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory (MDDI) in order make instrument available speaking countries. We further explore gender differences MDDI factors (measurement invariance) assess relationship between MD positive dimensions...
Objective To compare the electrocortical processing of food pictures in participants with anorexia nervosa (n = 21), bulimia 22), and healthy controls (HCs) 32) by measuring early posterior negativity, an event-related potential that reflects stimulus salience selective attention. Methods We exposed these three groups to a rapid stream high- low-calorie pictures, as well standard emotional neutral pictures. Results Event-related potentials time range 220 milliseconds 310 on electrodes...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> In this study, we investigated early maladaptive schemas (EMS), schema modes and childhood traumas in patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) contrast to with other Axis I disorders. Based on cognitive theories OCD, our main research question was whether belonging the domain of ‘impaired autonomy performance' are more prevalent OCD than both eating disorders (ED) chronic pain (CPD). <b><i>Sampling...
Objective: The therapeutic alliance is a well-established predictor of psychotherapy outcome, yet much research has shown that therapists' and patients' views the can diverge substantially. Therapists systematically underestimate their perceived level alliance, correlation between therapist patient estimates only moderate. present study explored divergence perspectives on experience, its relations to concurrent work involvement session process experiences. Method: Data from 98 patients...
Body image disturbance represents a central characteristic of anorexia nervosa (AN). Depression and anxiety are the most common mental comorbidities in patients with AN. This study aims to investigate relationship body symptoms depression during outpatient psychotherapy Analyses were conducted using data set Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Outpatient Study (ANTOP) randomized controlled trial. The ANTOP included N = 242 females AN between 18 56 years age. trial was designed compare enhanced...
Objective Reduced grey (GM) and white matter (WM) volumes increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have been frequently reported in anorexia nervosa (AN), but studies focusing on cortical thickness (CT) are scarce findings inconsistent. We conducted the first study AN that analyzed both parameters same to gain novel comprehensive insight. Method Voxel‐based morphometry (VBM) analysis was performed T1‐weighted magnetic resonance images from 34 predominantly adult women with acute AN, 24 REC...
This study investigates the role of body image self-appraisal in predicting outcomes outpatient psychotherapy patients with anorexia nervosa (AN). Multiple linear regression analyses and a path-analysis model were applied to test hypotheses that at baseline predicts treatment AN follow-up measurement. The conducted as secondary subgroup (n = 148) outpatient-cohort (ANTOP-study) (N 242) AN. results show Negative Evaluation Body perceived stress during psychotherapy, which turn depressive...
Impairment in personality functioning (PF) has been linked to a number of mental disorders, including eating disorders (EDs). However, the precise relationship between PF and symptom severity, as well potential impact on outcome, remains unclear. The study aimed analyse association its change with severity ED symptomatology outcome hospital treatment. sample consisted 397 patients EDs, treated 19 university hospitals for Psychosomatic Medicine Psychotherapy Germany 1/2019 12/2020. was...
Objective: Aim of the study was to identify patient characteristics that distinguish drop outs and completers from in‐patient treatment for anorexia nervosa. Method: A total 133 consecutively admitted in‐patients with nervosa (age range 16–50 years; 92.5% women) were analysed using sociodemographic variables as well measures psychopathology (SCL‐90‐R, EDI‐2) interpersonal difficulties (IIP‐C). Patients treated in a multimodal setting, combining cognitive‐behavioural psychodynamic components....
<i>Background:</i> In bulimia nervosa, more intense treatments are recommended if outpatient treatment fails. This is the first randomized controlled trial comparing options of inpatient versus day clinic treatment. <i>Method:</i> Patients with severe nervosa were randomly assigned to or similar length and intensity. Specific general psychopathology was assessed at end a 3-month follow-up. <i>Results:</i> Fifty-five patients randomized; 22 21 inpatients...