Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1055/a-2855-3082
Maria Koschig, Ines Conrad
{"title":"[Mental Health Promotion in Higher Education - Current International Developments and the Situation in Germany Between Systemic Change and Project Logic].","authors":"Maria Koschig, Ines Conrad","doi":"10.1055/a-2855-3082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2855-3082","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 5","pages":"227-229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148536637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-03-20DOI: 10.1055/a-2812-1668
Bertrand Janota, Anita Chuttke
{"title":"[Psychodynamic Intervention in Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder].","authors":"Bertrand Janota, Anita Chuttke","doi":"10.1055/a-2812-1668","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2812-1668","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is among the most common psychiatric conditions and is associated with substantial distress and functional impairment. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy are considered first-line treatments, not all patients respond sufficiently. The case of a young woman demonstrates that a psychodynamic short-term therapy over five weeks can lead to marked symptom reduction (Y-BOCS: 39.5 → 19). This improvement is attributed to addressing intrapsychic conflicts and structural deficits.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":" ","pages":"212-214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147491420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-03-24DOI: 10.1055/a-2823-7177
Ziyan Xu, Sandra Connemann, Nathalie Oexle, Bernhard Connemann
{"title":"[Assisted Suicide during Treatment in a Psychiatric Day Clinic A Case Report and Clinical-Ethical Implications].","authors":"Ziyan Xu, Sandra Connemann, Nathalie Oexle, Bernhard Connemann","doi":"10.1055/a-2823-7177","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2823-7177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The decision of the Federal Constitutional Court permitting assisted suicide raises important questions regarding clinical and procedural standards in the care of vulnerable patients. In particular, the assessment of decision-making capacity in individuals with mental disorders presents significant challenges. This case report describes a patient with recurrent depressive disorder and histrionic personality disorder who died during day-clinic psychiatric treatment with the support of a right-to-die organization. The external psychiatric assessment was based on a single video consultation conducted twelve days prior to her death. The case illustrates how depressive symptomatology and ambivalent treatment attitudes may complicate the evaluation of a self-determined wish to die. It highlights the need for clear, context-sensitive criteria for assessing decisional autonomy, as well as reliable institutional quality assurance procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":" ","pages":"215-217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13186611/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147513937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-05-19DOI: 10.1055/a-2835-8912
Lina Specht, Lea Bentz, Marc Giesmann, Isabella Flatten-Whitehead, Miriam Rassenhofer, Ingo Schäfer, Sibylle Maria Winter, Julia Schellong
{"title":"[Children exposed to interparental intimate partner violence: An examination of the health care situation in trauma outpatient clinics].","authors":"Lina Specht, Lea Bentz, Marc Giesmann, Isabella Flatten-Whitehead, Miriam Rassenhofer, Ingo Schäfer, Sibylle Maria Winter, Julia Schellong","doi":"10.1055/a-2835-8912","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2835-8912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The new Social Compensation Act extends the care to relatives of victims of violence, including children exposed to interparental intimate partner violence (i-IPV).The German health care situation for rapid interventions in trauma outpatient clinics (TOC) remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A nationwide survey in N=104 participating TOC (N=234 invitations), examined the care of exposed children. At a child-TOC (c-TOC) the psychopathology and treatment success (N=71 children) were assessed.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Domestic violence is frequent cause of consultation in adult TOC (a-TOC) but only 30.3% of the children were referred to c-TOC. There 74.7% were impaired in psychosocial functioning, 59.1% received a F43-diagnosis of ICD-10. 57.7% reached symptom improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Children exposed to i-IPV are underrepresented in a-TOC. Improving professionals' awareness and the cooperation between a-TOC and c-TOC are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 4","pages":"182-188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147974812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-05-19DOI: 10.1055/a-2828-4269
Jonas Wördemann, Eva Meier-Diedrich, Mareike Weibezahl, Martin Heinze, Julian Schwarz
{"title":"[Expectations of patients with severe mental health conditions regarding open notes - mixed methods study].","authors":"Jonas Wördemann, Eva Meier-Diedrich, Mareike Weibezahl, Martin Heinze, Julian Schwarz","doi":"10.1055/a-2828-4269","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2828-4269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Open Notes provide patients with digital access to clinical notes and are internationally regarded as a tool to enhance transparency and autonomy. Data on expectations of psychiatric patients in Germany are lacking.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>108 patients from three psychiatric outpatient clinics completed a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients expected increased transparency, improved preparation and follow-up, and more intensive communication with clinicians. Reported challenges included comprehension difficulties and emotional burden. Concerns about data security and workload were also expressed. The involvement of relatives was viewed ambivalently.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings align with international evidence but highlight specific potentials and research needs in the German healthcare context.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 4","pages":"189-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147974864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-05-19DOI: 10.1055/a-2822-1558
Uta Gühne, Steffi G Riedel-Heller
{"title":"[Severe Mental Illness in the Workplace: Ten Years After the DGPPN Expert Opinion - Progress, Stagnation, and Necessary Course Corrections].","authors":"Uta Gühne, Steffi G Riedel-Heller","doi":"10.1055/a-2822-1558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2822-1558","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 4","pages":"167-170"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147974360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-05-19DOI: 10.1055/a-2830-4639
Anne Neumann, Fabian Baum, Roman Kliemt, Martin Seifert, Franziska Claus, Andrea Pfennig, Enno Swart, Jochen Schmitt
{"title":"[Strengthening treatment options in the care of mentally ill patients through flexible and integrated treatment for patient-centered care with a global budget - final results from the EVA64 study].","authors":"Anne Neumann, Fabian Baum, Roman Kliemt, Martin Seifert, Franziska Claus, Andrea Pfennig, Enno Swart, Jochen Schmitt","doi":"10.1055/a-2830-4639","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2830-4639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>18 flexible and integrated treatment programs (model projects) were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the quasi-experimental controlled cohort study EVA64 inpatient treatment days, sick leave days and further outcomes were examined using statutory health insurance data. The overall estimators of the meta-analyses across all model projects were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>69,711 patients were analyzed (including 6,726 children). Adults in model projects had 4.5 fewer inpatient days in the first year (95% CI: -6.8; -2.3 days). There were no significant differences in sick leave days (-1.2 days; 95% CI: -7.2; 4.9 days). The days in daycare and outpatient contacts, as well as treatment continuity, increased more in model projects (adults).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Model care can reduce the number of inpatient days for adults and make treatment more flexible in favor of non-inpatient services.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 4","pages":"171-181"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147974665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-05-19DOI: 10.1055/a-2823-7055
Nadine Randzio, Johanna Baumgardt, Peter Brieger, Lasse Fischer, Johannes Hamann, Constance Hirschmeier, Martin Holzke, Uwe Herwig, Reinhold Kilian, Gerhard Längle, Konstantinos Nikolaidis, Svenja Raschmann, Sandeep Rout, Simon Alexander Stiehl, Jürgen Timm, Tamara Waldmann, Stefan Weinmann, Andreas Bechdolf, Sebastian von Peter, Julian Schwarz
{"title":"[Cross-Sector and Inter-Agency Collaboration in Intensive Psychiatric Home Treatment: Qualitative Process Evaluation].","authors":"Nadine Randzio, Johanna Baumgardt, Peter Brieger, Lasse Fischer, Johannes Hamann, Constance Hirschmeier, Martin Holzke, Uwe Herwig, Reinhold Kilian, Gerhard Längle, Konstantinos Nikolaidis, Svenja Raschmann, Sandeep Rout, Simon Alexander Stiehl, Jürgen Timm, Tamara Waldmann, Stefan Weinmann, Andreas Bechdolf, Sebastian von Peter, Julian Schwarz","doi":"10.1055/a-2823-7055","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2823-7055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Intensive psychiatric home treatment (IHT) in Germany provides, for the first time, a legal framework for delegating hospital psychiatric services to third-party providers. This study examines implementation models, incentives, prerequisites, challenges, and effects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Interviews with clinic representatives (n=13) and delegation partners (n=8) were analyzed using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three models emerge: cross-sectoral concepts, overcoming geographic barriers, and personnel substitution. Incentives include reimbursement and service expansion. Cooperation requires visibility, contracts, cost calculation, and information exchange. Challenges concern workflows, coordination, and team development. Effects include better continuity of care and mutual skill enhancement, but also risks of competitive disadvantages.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Delegation can strengthen IHT and offers potential to advance community-based psychiatric care, but requires a clear framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 4","pages":"197-206"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147974820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-02-23DOI: 10.1055/a-2776-3877
Steffi G Riedel-Heller, André Hajek, Hans-Helmut König
{"title":"[The Silent Risk: Loneliness and Health].","authors":"Steffi G Riedel-Heller, André Hajek, Hans-Helmut König","doi":"10.1055/a-2776-3877","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2776-3877","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Loneliness has gained significant scientific and public health relevance. Prevalence follows a U-shaped pattern across the life course, with especially high rates in vulnerable groups. Its emergence reflects an interplay of individual, relational, community and structural factors. Longitudinal evidence links loneliness consistently to depression, anxiety, suicidality, cardiometabolic disease, cognitive decline and mortality. Targeted interventions can reduce loneliness, though the growing use of generative AI as emotional support introduces ethical and psychosocial concerns. Overall, loneliness is a key socially rooted risk factor that requires integrated, multi-level strategies for effective prevention and reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":" ","pages":"207-211"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147277050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Psychiatrische PraxisPub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-04-22DOI: 10.1055/a-2821-4380
Reinhard Maß
{"title":"[The significance of the therapeutic alliance in the development of constructive aggression during psychotherapy for depression: A Naturalistic Study].","authors":"Reinhard Maß","doi":"10.1055/a-2821-4380","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2821-4380","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20711,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatrische Praxis","volume":"53 3","pages":"147-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147779434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}