Research of the work unit Clinical Psychology for Children and Adolescents

The central goal of the work unit is the conception and implementation of innovative prevention and psychotherapy research projects in children and adolescents. The research is translational, transdiagnostic and developmentally focused. Current projects in the field of innovative prevention research include research of the long-term effects of the corona pandemic on mental health in pre-school age.

In the area of innovative psychotherapy research, we address research questions that (1) concern the diagnosis and psychotherapy of children and adolescents, and (2) address the psychotherapeutic competences of future psychotherapists.

The psychotherapy outpatient clinic for children and adolescents (currently under construction) is part of the work unit. It stands for innovative and evidence-based psychotherapy for children and adolescents with three main focuses

•  Brief intensive psychotherapy for children and adolescents
•  Regular psychotherapy
•  Research therapies

The transfer of knowledge and exchange with other university departments and with educational and practical institutions is a central concern of the work unit.