Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim

Jedes Jahr sind rund 30 Prozent aller Erwachsenen in Deutschland von einer psychischen Erkrankung betroffen.

Wir am ZI sind ExpertInnen für seelische Gesundheit.

Wir erforschen Ursachen und Mechanismen psychischer Erkrankungen und entwickeln neue Therapien.

Wir helfen mit individuellen Behandlungen und stärken die Prävention.

ADHD Treatment Despite a History of Psychosis: Study Finds No Increased Risk of Relapse

A new study conducted in collaboration with CIMH shows that medication for ADHD does not appear to increase the risk of relapse in people with a history of psychosis.

Illustrative image for EKT: A paper model of a brain, with colored cables running along the underside from both sides.

International professional associations reaffirm the importance of electroconvulsive therapy

Experts warn against stigmatizing this effective and well-tolerated treatment, as well as against potential risks to care for severely ill patients. The CIMH expressly supports this criticism.

Psilocybin combined with psychotherapy shows significant efficacy in treatment-resistant depression

The results of the EPIsoDE study show that psilocybin can have a significant antidepressant effect. It is important that its use be integrated into psychotherapeutic pre- and post-treatment care.

As a patient at the CIMH

We want to offer our patients targeted and comprehensive support: Here you will find everything you need to know about the preparations for your stay as well as our services and offers.

For outpatient consultation, diagnostics and treatment, our central outpatient clinic is at your disposal.

Insights into Animal Research at the CIMH

Animal Research at the CIMH: Visit our newly redesigned webpage to learn how animal research helps us better understand mental illnesses. We combine scientific progress with high standards of animal welfare.

Crisis / Emergency

Phone: +49 (0)621 1703-7777
available around the clock

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Publikationen

Cao H, Rajan S, Hahn B, Kocak E, Brenner M, Hess F, Schefzik R, Durstewitz D, Koppe G, Schwarz E, Schneider-Lindner V. A multi-task learning approach combining regression and classification tasks for joint feature selection. Sci Rep. 2026 16(1)

Rausch J, Kao HT, Schmahl C, Kaess M. [Digital applications in the treatment of adolescent patients with borderline personality disorder]. Nervenarzt. 2026 Apr 13. [Epub ahead of print]

Boonstra A, Daemen M, Osstyn S, Handels R, Drost R, Postma MR, Hoes-van der Meulen I, Volbragt N, Nieman D, Delespaul P, van der Pluijm M, Breedvelt JJF, van der Gaag M, Lindauer R, Boehnke J, van den Berg D, de Haan L, Evers S, Smit F, Bockting C, van Amelsvoort T, Reininghaus U. Cost-utility and cost-effectiveness of SELFIE, a transdiagnostic ecological momentary intervention for improving self-esteem in youth aged 12-26 years exposed to childhood adversity: Findings from a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Psychol Med. 2026 56:e103.

Bach P, Franck J, Hällgren J, Widing H, Gissler M, Westman J. Prescription psychostimulants or atomoxetine and the risk of stimulant-related hospital admissions in adults with and without stimulant use disorder: a Swedish population-based within-individual observational study. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2026 65:101658.

Zilles-Wegner D, Wasserman D, Schulze TG, Pogarell O, Miskimen T, Rapaport MH, Summergrad P, Fiorillo A, Arango C, Global Expert Taskforce on ECT Global Expert Taskforce on ECT, Sartorius A. Joint statement by the World Psychiatric Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the European Psychiatric Association, and the Global Expert Task Force on ECT on the portrayal of electroconvulsive therapy in the WHO Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans. Lancet Psychiatry. 2026 13(5):441-444. Epub 2026 Mar 31.

einzigartigWIR – Career at the CIMH

Are you interested in a job at the CIMH, would you like to contribute your own ideas to your work, grow together with us and explore new ways to improve the lives of our patients? Learn more about us and find all open positions on our new career site einzigartigWIR.de.

Support for parents and their children

In the case of mentally ill and addicted parents, the entire family is often affected. The situation is especially stressful for children. Our initiative Stark im Sturm helps to find the right support for affected parents and their children.

Transcultural outpatient clinic

Help for people with a history of migration or refugee experience | Kültürlerarası poliklinik: Göç geçmişi veya mülteci deneyimi olan kişilere yardım | Транскультурна амбулаторія: допомога людям з досвідом міграції або біженців

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