Dr. Anna Kaiser
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filed under:
Psychologie & Kognition
Contact
Institut für Psychologie
Engelbergerstraße 41, 79106 Freiburg
Phone: +49(0) 761 / 203-3024
Email: anna.kaiser@psychologie.uni-freiburg.de
Fields
- Early aversive experiences
- Keywords:
Risk factors in context
Developmental psychopathology
Abuse
Early ‘scars’
Bullying
Resilience
Strengths
Resources
Positive aspects
Description: Early stressors such as abuse or bullying can impair emotional development. However, some children show particular psychological resilience despite such experiences. The aim is to reduce risks and promote protective factors such as stable relationships and personal strengths. - Young people in crisis
- Keywords:
(Poly-)crises
Media and digitalisation
Functional impairment
Quality of life
Description: Young people today face a variety of challenges, such as pressure to perform, uncertainty and digital media. Such crises can affect quality of life, but they also offer opportunities for new ways of providing support and psychological stabilisation. - Neurobiological correlates
- Keywords:
Neurobiology
Neurophysiology
Electroencephalography (EEG)
(Functional) magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
Imaging
Developmental psychopathology
Description: During childhood and adolescence, the brain undergoes massive changes in its structure and functioning and is particularly susceptible to environmental influences that can make it vulnerable or resilient to mental disorders. In addition, biological markers may help to better understand mental disorders and find appropriate treatment options for individual patients. - Mental disorders in childhood and adolescence
- Keywords:
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Social behaviour disorders
Autism
Impulsivity
Aggression
Emotion regulation
Description: The majority of mental illnesses often manifest themselves for the first time in childhood and adolescence. ADHD, for example, is one of the most common mental illnesses at this age. In addition to specific diagnoses, it is also important to consider certain constructs that can play a role in various everyday problems, such as difficulties in regulating emotions. - Psychotherapy
- Keywords:
Non-pharmacological treatment approaches
Prevention
Neurofeedback
Cognitive behavioural therapy in childhood and adolescence
Modularised therapy
Transdiagnostic approaches
Individualised treatment
Preventive approaches
Description: In psychotherapy – such as cognitive behavioural therapy – children and adolescents learn to better manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Neurofeedback uses brain waves to visualise how the brain works in order to specifically train self-regulation. Modern, individually tailored therapies and preventive measures can help to identify and prevent stress at an early stage, thereby improving the treatment situation for young people.