self-esteem due to constant comparisons with unattainable ideals - especially in young people. A disturbed body image can also result from constant comparison with idealized images. It is still not conclusively [...] can help with more severe problems. To what extent is social media a topic in your therapy sessions? The use of social media is a frequent topic, especially for younger patients or those with anxiety symptoms [...] media. What is the current scientific status? Research points to a reciprocal relationship: People with psychological vulnerability often use social media more intensively - possibly for distraction or

disorders and substance use disorders. Therefore, it is considered a promising approach for patients with depression who have exhausted other treatment options without success. But so far, there is a lack [...] Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim is coordinating the study, which is being conducted together with the partners Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the MIND Foundation in Berlin. Almost 2.6 million [...] six-week intervals The first results are expected in autumn 2023. The study is open to 144 patients with depression between the ages of 25 and 65, for whom other therapies are not or no longer effective

in their area of responsibility and how it is dealt with. With this independent study, the congregation wants to obtain a basis for coming to terms with its own past, take responsibility and give those affected [...] survey of the experiences of those affected and of contemporary witnesses. People who were in contact with members of the Congregation of the Servants of the Holy Childhood of Jesus as children, adolescents [...] and Munich. Those affected and people who have heard of abuse or have information on how to deal with suspected cases can share their experiences in a protected environment. Participation is confidential

together with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic in Ulm and the Institute of Criminology in Heidelberg in cooperation with the survey institute infratest dimap. The study was financed with the scientific [...] was financed with the scientific institutes' own funds and with financial support from the WEISSER RING Foundation, the Eckiger Tisch association and the Kinderschutzbund. In cooperation with the survey [...] scientific institutes' own funds and with financial support from the WEISSER RING Foundation, the Eckiger Tisch association and the Kinderschutzbund. Sexualized violence against children and adolescents

found that children born to mothers with any type of diabetes, whether before or during pregnancy, had a slightly higher risk of ADHD compared to unexposed children, with a hazard ratio of 1.16. The study [...] An international research team led by the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and with participation of the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has just provided valuable evidence through a 20-year [...] neurodevelopmental disorders in children, which can have severe negative consequences. Individuals with ADHD are prone to poor outcomes such as emotional problems, self-harm, substance misuse, educational

explanations at the cellular level for the positive effects observed in clinical studies with psilocybin in patients with depression, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.” Better understanding of [...] compound that ultimately unleashes the psychoactive effect. The Mannheim research team worked directly with psilocin to investigate the neurobiological effects. In their current study, which has been published [...] for their experiments. This makes it possible to grow functional nerve cells from human stem cells. “With this modern cell system, we can investigate the effect of substances directly on human nerve cells

services for people with mental illnesses and to research new therapies. The annual report provides insights into this multifaceted work. Breaking new ground in psychiatric therapy research with AI The need for [...] for new, effective therapeutic approaches to mental illness is great. With the establishment of the Hector Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry (HITKIP), CIMH is pursuing the goal of using [...] service is the largest professional group at CIMH. The approximately 400 employees have close contact with patients, which is why they play a special role in the multi-professional teams in patient care. Doris

are in treatment 95 percent of treated HIV infections are not infectious 0 percent stigma of people with (affected by) HIV Mannheim has developed an action plan as part of the initiative. Initially, educational [...] planned especially for young people, extended testing services and monitoring of the targets set. With its testing offer, the CIMH is not only making an active contribution to achieving the goals, but [...] pioneers among the city's local partners from administration, civil society and the healthcare sector with its specific measure.

individuals that are associated with the development of depression. Almost half of these variations, which relate to 308 specific genes, have never before been associated with the disease. The identified genetic [...] study was conducted under the direction of the University of Edinburgh and King's College London and with the participation of the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim. More accurate prediction [...] that further studies and clinical trials are needed to explore the potential of the drugs in patients with depression. The study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/USA, the German

program with the necessary infrastructure,” emphasizes Meyer-Lindenberg. Part of the unique ZIPP The new device is the world's first 7 Tesla MRI Magnetom Terra.X from Siemens Healthineers with patient [...] rs is capable of imaging not only fine brain structures but also activity and metabolic processes with previously unattainable precision. In the field of therapy research, this allows the presence and [...] direct connection to the hospital rooms. The short distances make it possible to conduct research even with seriously ill patients. The ZIPP will not only be used by researchers at the CIMH, but is also a central