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. Treatment [...] at intervals of six weeks. In addition, there are a total of three preparatory sessions and four integration sessions in which the psilocybin experiences are embedded in the personal life context with t [...] neurological illnesses that prevent them from taking a psychedelic, are neither pregnant nor breastfeeding. Contact Those interested are welcome to contact one of the two study centres: Mannheim: probanden

There are around 5 million children in Germany who live with a parent who is ill. Around a third of them develop a serious mental illness themselves in the course of their lives. “Mental illnesses are passed [...] “We are delighted to be able to make such a tangible contribution with our donation,” said Jonas Becker, Past-President of Round Table 63 Speyer, at a meeting with the Board of Directors of the CIMH and [...] children of mentally ill and addicted parents in psychiatric clinics. Children's representatives, who are appointed to all wards, play a central role in this. They speak to parents about their children's situation

autism spectrum disorders) are not only manifested by impairments in social interaction, communication, interest formation and by stereotypical behavior patterns, but are often accompanied by other phenotypes [...] diseases. The protein is a so-called transcription factor that decides which genes are active in the cell and which are not. Almost all nerve cells in the body produce MYT1L throughout their entire life [...] excess of a sodium channels that are normally mainly restricted to the heart muscle cells. These pore-shaped proteins allow sodium ions to pass through the cell membrane and are thus crucial for electrical

Changes in key molecules that are important for brain plasticity were also detected. Metabolic processes and the ability of some interneuron groups to inhibit other neurons are impaired by rhEPO. “This causes [...] ric diseases, such as schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, depression or autism spectrum disorders, are associated with cognitive impairments and a disturbed balance of excitation and inhibition in the brain [...] previously not understood how EPO regulates excitatory synapses involving interneurons. Interneurons are nerve cells of the central nervous system that interconnect other nerve cells. Molecular atlas of

biological factors. We are working to better understand the causes of aggression in various mental disorders. These findings should help us to develop prevention and treatment methods that are tailored to the [...] complex neurocognitive and neurobiological mechanisms underlying “Aggression in Mental Disorders” (AMD) are still poorly understood, which hinders the development of successful prevention and intervention strategies [...] strategies. In the interplay of clinical and experimental neuroscience, the researchers involved are therefore looking at various aspects that characterize aggression in mental disorders. These include

initiative: 95 percent of all HIV infections are detected 95 percent of all detected HIV infections are in treatment 95 percent of treated HIV infections are not infectious 0 percent stigma of people with [...] Mannheim has developed an action plan as part of the initiative. Initially, educational campaigns are planned especially for young people, extended testing services and monitoring of the targets set. With

Prof. Schwarz, which data are particularly relevant for psychiatric research at CIMH? Most psychiatric disorders are very complex: biographical, biological, and social factors interact with one another [...] be provided in a flexible manner. Where are we on the path to personalized treatment in psychiatry and what role does AI play in that? Psychiatric disorders are typically caused by the highly complex [...] is evident from the often significant hereditary component of psychiatric disorders that other data are highly relevant for psychiatric research, such as data from the field of genetics. Modern mobile health

performance, social relationships or personal well-being. Other characteristics are that those affected - despite efforts - are unable to reduce or control their use and continue to do so despite negative [...] indicator of problematic consumption. What are the other parameters? Exactly, it's not just the quantity that matters, but also the quality. Important parameters are, for example, the loss of control over [...] conclusively clear whether time spent online worsens mental health or whether people who are prone to anxiety and depression are more absorbed by social media. What is the current scientific status? Research points

the most common neuropsychiatric diseases. In Germany, more than five million people are affected. The consequences are often severe physical and mental suffering and a high mortality rate. The average life [...] behavior, attention and emotions are known as executive functions. In many psychiatric diseases, the ability to control one’s own thoughts and actions and to regulate emotions are disturbed, for example in attention [...] so-called magic mushrooms – or LSD act on serotonin 2A receptors (5-HT2AR) in the brain. These receptors are present in large numbers in the prefrontal cortex. Previous research has shown that 5-HT2AR and mGluR2

improve quality in care facilities. They are developed by the German Network for Quality Development in Nursing (DNQP) and tested in model facilities before they are applied nationwide in all care facilities [...] expert standards Expert standards are established in several phases. First, a group of experts collects evidence-based knowledge on care topics. Expert standards are developed on the basis of intensive [...] intensive literature research. In the next step, the developed standards are tested in practice. For this purpose, the DNQP selects model facilities throughout Germany and from all areas of care. These facilities