Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, and Faculty of Medicine, Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg
Research group leader, research assistant
Projects
Probe the self-regulation of CS networks in adults and adolescents
diagnosed with mental disorders related to frequent stress-associated affective outbursts and aggressive symptoms
in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and BPD. The patients will subsequently be trained to regulate the frontal
control network to varying acute threat in a double-blind, randomized, controlled design. An immersive, virtual brain-
computer-interface (BCI) will allow for a culture- and age-sensitive, personalized training approach. The aim of the present
investigation is to assess feasibility of the approach according to four clinical markers: Reduction of perceived threat
and aggressive behavior in daily life, improved control in the face of unfair provocation, and neurofeedback-specific
modulation of the neural networks.
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Heidelberg University is Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386.
Renowned for its research excellence and strong emphasis on the humanities,
natural sciences, and medicine, it consistently ranks among Europe’s top
universities. The university fosters a rich academic tradition and an
international outlook, attracting students and scholars from around the world.
The Central Institute of Mental Health (Zentralinstitut für Seelische
Gesundheit) in Mannheim, Germany, is a leading psychiatric research institution
affiliated with Heidelberg University. It specializes in research, treatment,
and education related to mental health disorders, neuroscience, and
psychosocial factors influencing mental well-being. The institute plays a
crucial role in advancing psychiatric knowledge and developing innovative
therapies through interdisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art
facilities.
