In the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy we interested in how technologies can be used to promote health or to augment and develop further psychotherapeutic interventions.
Research projects
Designing and developing smartphone-based health interventions
Internet-based therapy tools
Mobile Mental Health
Emotion regulation
Improving approach and avoidance modification training via emotions
Changing stressassociated attitudes and dysfunctional cognitions
Measuring, feedbacking, and changing disorderspecific bodily signals
Reducing recurrence rate in patients with alcohol misuse
Innovative intervention of patients with depression, of patients with eating disorder, of emotion dysregulation
Automatic emotion recognition
Current projects
Applied Data Science in Digital Psychology
(Third Party Funds Single)
Project leader: Nicolas Rohleder , Björn Eskofier , Matthias Berking Term: 1. September 2022 - 31. August 2026Funding source: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (StMWK) (seit 2018)
University education in psychology, medical technology and computer science currently focuses on teaching basic methods and knowledge with little involvement of other disciplines. Increasing digitalization and the ever more rapid spread of digital technologies, such as wearable sensors, smartphone apps, and artificial intelligence, also in the health sector, offer a wide range of opportunities to address psychological issues from new and interdisciplinary perspectives. However, this requires close cooperation between the disciplines of psychology and technical disciplines such as medical technology and computer science to enable the necessary knowledge transfer. Especially in these disciplines, there is a considerable need for innovative and interdisciplinary teaching concepts and research projects that teach the adequate use of digital technologies and explore the application of these technologies to relevant issues in order to enable better care in the treatment of people with mental disorders.
Recent publications
2026
Eichler, E., Hager, M., Baeuml, J., & Berking, M. (2026). Emotion regulation as mechanism of change in the treatment of depression – A latent change score analysis . Journal of Affective Disorders , 392 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.120205
Streit, H., Merkt, L., Reindl, M., Zeder, J., & Berking, M. (2026). Modifying dysfunctional beliefs in social anxiety disorder with an emotion-focused approach-avoidance modification training–a feasibility study . Cognitive Behaviour Therapy . https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2025.2607746
2025
Balbach, S., Dorn, C., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Berking, M., & Hagelauer, A. (2025). Low-Power Wireless Multi-Channel Surface Electromyography Sensor for Facial Muscle Sensing . In 2025 IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON) (pp. 1-4). Cocoa Beach, FL, USA: New York City: IEEE.
Bauer, J., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Gerczuk, M., Schuller, B., & Berking, M. (2025). Prosody-focused feedback enhances the efficacy of anti-depressive self-statements in depressed individuals – A randomized controlled trial . Behaviour Research and Therapy , 184 , 104667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2024.104667
Bräutigam, V., Wirth, V., Ullmann, I., Schüßler, C., Vossiek, M., Berking, M., & Egger, B. (2025). 3D Face Reconstruction From Radar Images . In IEEE Computer Society Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Workshops (pp. 4422-4431). Nashville, TN, US: IEEE Computer Society.
Fuhrmann, L., Lukas, C.A., Schindler-Gmelch, L., & Berking, M. (2025). Evaluating a brief smartphone-based stress management intervention with heart rate biofeedback from built-in sensors in a three arm randomized controlled trial . Scientific Reports , 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06588-4
Hager, M., Keinert, M., & Berking, M. (2025). STARK mit Depression: Ein multimodales Approach-Avoidance Modification Training für Jugendliche mit Depression – Ein Studienprotokoll . In Proceedings of the 4. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin, DE.
Keinert, M., & Berking, M. (2025). Declaring "war" on stress: Preliminary results of a randomized controlled study investigating a speech-based approach-avoidance modification training targeting dysfunctional beliefs in individuals with elevated stress . In Proceedings of the Fachgruppentagung Gesundheitspsychologie DGPs . Salzburg.
Keinert, M., & Berking, M. (2025). Declaring „war“ on stress: Preliminary results of a randomized controlled study investigating a speech-based approach-avoidance modification training targeting dysfunctional beliefs in individuals with elevated stress . In Proceedings of the 4. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin, DE.
Keinert, M., Pistrosch, S., Mallol-Ragolta, A., Schuller, B.W., & Berking, M. (2025). Facial Emotion Recognition of 16 Distinct Emotions From Smartphone Videos: Comparative Study of Machine Learning and Human Performance . Journal of Medical Internet Research , 27 . https://doi.org/10.2196/68942
Keinert, M., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Rupp, L., Sadeghi, M., Richer, R., Capito, K.,... Berking, M. (2025). The EmpkinS-EKSpression Reappraisal Training Augmented With Kinesthesia in Depression . JMIR Formative Research , 9 (1). https://doi.org/10.2196/65357
Rupp, L., Kumar, A., Sadeghi, M., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Keinert, M., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2025). Stress can be detected during emotion-evoking smartphone use: a pilot study using machine learning . Frontiers in Digital Health , 7 . https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1578917
Rupp, L., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Sadeghi, M., Rahimi, F., Keinert, M., Hager, M.,... Berking, M. (2025). EmpkinS-EKSpression: Ergebnisse einer Randomisiert-kontrollierten klinischen Studie eines Emotions-gestützten Trainings zur Kognitiven Umstrukturierung . In Proceedings of the 4. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin, DE.
Rupp, L., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Sadeghi, M., Rahimi, F., Keinert, M., Hager, M.,... Berking, M. (2025). EmpkinS-EKSpression: Results from a Randomized-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Effects of a Facial Expression-based Training for Cognitive Restructuring . In Proceedings of the EACLIPT . Frankfurt.
Sadeghi, M., Rahimi, F., Biradar, P.U., Richer, R., Rupp, L.H., Schindler-Gmelch, L.,... Eskofier, B. (2025). Detecting Depression using Machine Learning Approaches through Digital Biomarkers .
Sadeghi, M., Rahimi, F., Kumar, A., Richer, R., Rupp, L.H., Schindler-Gmelch, L.,... Eskofier, B. (2025). Evaluating OpenDBM for Emotion Intensity Prediction: A Comparative Study Using Facial and Physiological Data .
Sadeghi, M., Rahimi, F., Singh, S., Richer, R., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Rupp, L.,... Eskofier, B.M. (2025). Machine Learning-Based Depression Detection Using Physiological Signals and Smartphone-Based Behavioral Interventions . In ICBM . Vienna, AT: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE: SPRINGER.
Saur, S., Weisel, K., Lang, C., Fuhrmann, L., Meurer, N., Reichl, D.,... Berking, M. (2025). Evaluation of a Smartphone App Intervention with Telephone Guidance as Transitional Support from Inpatient Treatment to Continuing Care for Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial . Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics . https://doi.org/10.1159/000545817
Schindler-Gmelch, L., Rupp, L., Rahimi, F., Sadeghi, M., Keinert, M., Hager, M.,... Berking, M. (2025). EmpkinS-EKSpression-BioFACEBack: Ergebnisse eines randomisiert-kontrollierten Trials zu gesichtsmuskelfokussiertem Biofeedback bei depressiven Erkrankungen . In Proceedings of the 4. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin.
Ward-Smith, C., Sorsdahl, K., Berking, M., & van der Westhuizen, C. (2025). Perceived feasibility and acceptability of an innovative emotion regulation programme with physical activity elements for older South African adolescents from low-income settings: a qualitative study . BMC Pediatrics , 25 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-06280-6
Zarski, A.C., Weisel, K., Berger, T., Krieger, T., Schaub, M.P., Berking, M.,... Ebert, D.D. (2025). Internet-based indicated prevention of anxiety and depression disorder onset three-arm randomized clinical trial . npj Digital Medicine , 8 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01990-8
2024
Bauer, J., Gerczuk, M., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Amiriparian, S., Ebert, D.D., Krajewski, J.,... Berking, M. (2024). Validation of Machine Learning-Based Assessment of Major Depressive Disorder from Paralinguistic Speech Characteristics in Routine Care . Depression and Anxiety , 2024 , 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9667377
Bauer, J., Gerczuk, M., Schuller, B., & Berking, M. (2024). Comparison of speech elicitation tasks for machine learning-based depression classification . In Proceedings of the International Medicine and Health Sciences Congress IMHSC 2024 . Male, MV.
Bauer, J., Gerczuk, M., Schuller, B.W., & Berking, M. (2024). Optimizing speech elicitation tasks for machine learning-based depression assessment . In Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski (Eds.), Human Factors in Design, Engineering, and Computing . Honolulu, US: AHFE Open Access.
Berking, M. (2024). Emotion regulation and mental health: current evidence and beyond . World Psychiatry , 23 (3), 438-439. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21244
Depoorter, J., De Raedt, R., Berking, M., & Hoorelbeke, K. (2024). Specificity of Emotion Regulation Processes in Depression: A Network Analysis . Cognitive Therapy and Research . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-024-10530-9
Dietel, F.A., Rupprecht, R., Seriyo, A.M., Post, M., Sudhoff, B., Reichart, J.,... Buhlmann, U. (2024). Efficacy of a smartphone-based Cognitive Bias Modification program for emotion regulation: A randomized-controlled crossover trial . Internet Interventions , 35 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2024.100719
Doukani, A., Quartagno, M., Sera, F., Free, C., Kakuma, R., Riper, H.,... Araya, R. (2024). Comparison of the Working Alliance in Blended Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Treatment as Usual for Depression in Europe: Secondary Data Analysis of the E-COMPARED Randomized Controlled Trial . Journal of Medical Internet Research , 26 , e47515-. https://doi.org/10.2196/47515
Ernst, S., Krauß, D., Moß, M., Vossiek, M., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2024). Affect during sleep: Exploring the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Research . In IMHSC 2024 Conference Proceedings . Male, MV.
Freund, J., Smit, F., Lehr, D., Zarski, A.-C., Berking, M., Riper, H.,... Buntrock, C. (2024). A Universal Digital Stress Management Intervention for Employees: Randomized Controlled Trial with Health-Economic Evaluation . Journal of Medical Internet Research , 26 , e48481-. https://doi.org/10.2196/48481
Fuhrmann, L., Weisel, K., Harrer, M., Kulke, J., Baumeister, H., Cuijpers, P.,... Berking, M. (2024). Additive effects of adjunctive app-based interventions for mental disorders - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials . Internet Interventions , 35 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2023.100703
Keinert, M., Hager, M., & Berking, M. (2024). Approaching depression: An emotion-enhanced approach-avoidance modification training targeting dysfunctional cognitions in adult depressin – Pilot study . In Proceedings of the 3. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin, DE.
Keinert, M., Hager, M., & Berking, M. (2024). Approaching depression: An emotion-enhanced approach-avoidance modification training targeting dysfunctional cognitions in adult depressin – Randomized controlled pilot study . In Proceedings of the 55. Annual International Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research . Ottawa, CA.
Keinert, M., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2024). An Anger-based Approach-Avoidance Modification Training Targeting Dysfunctional Beliefs in Adults with Elevated Stress – Results from a Randomized Controlled Pilot Study . International Journal of Cognitive Therapy . https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-024-00218-z
Keinert, M., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Rupp, L., Sadeghi, M., Capito, K., Hager, M.,... Berking, M. (2024). Facing depression: evaluating the efficacy of the EmpkinS-EKSpression reappraisal training augmented with facial expressions – protocol of a randomized controlled trial . BMC Psychiatry , 24 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06361-3
Lang, C., Weisel, K., Saur, S., Fuhrmann, L., Schönleber, A., Reichl, D.,... Berking, M. (2024). Support after return to alcohol use: a mixed-methods study on how abstinence motivation and app use change after return to alcohol use in an app-based aftercare intervention for individuals with alcohol use disorder . Addiction Science & Clinical Practice , 19 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-024-00457-7
Lehr, D., Freund, H., Sieland, B., Kalon, L., Berking, M., Riper, H., & Ebert, D.D. (2024). Effectiveness of a guided multicomponent internet and mobile gratitude training program - A pragmatic randomized controlled trial . Internet Interventions , 38 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2024.100787
Lukas, C., Blechert, J., & Berking, M. (2024). A smartphone application to reduce problematic drinking: a feasibility trial . Pilot and Feasibility Studies , 10 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01420-0
Nardelli, C., Montreuil, T., Naoufal, M., Berking, M., Baeyens, C., & Bortolon, C. (2024). French validation of the Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire Validation française du Questionnaire de Compétences en matière de Régulation Émotionnelle . European Review of Applied Psychology-Revue Europeenne De Psychologie Appliquee , 74 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erap.2023.100877
Rupp, L., Saur, S., & Berking, M. (2024). Effects of Emotion Regulation Skills on Abstinence after Inpatient Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Latent Difference Score Analysis .
Rupp, L., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Rogge, L., & Berking, M. (2024). Walking the Black Dog: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of walking interventions on depressive symptom severity . Mental Health and Physical Activity , 26 , 100600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2024.100600
Sadeghi, M., Egger, B., Agahi, R., Richer, R., Capito, K., Rupp, L.,... Eskofier, B. (2024). Exploring the Capabilities of a Language Model-Only Approach for Depression Detection in Text Data . In Proceedings of the Deutscher Psychotherapiekongress (DPK) . Berlin.
Sadeghi, M., Richer, R., Egger, B., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Rupp, L., Rahimi, F.,... Eskofier, B. (2024). Harnessing multimodal approaches for depression detection using large language models and facial expressions . npj Mental Health Research , 3 (1), 66. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44184-024-00112-8
Streit, H., Keinert, M., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2024). Disgust-based approach-avoidance modification training for individuals suffering from elevated stress: A randomized controlled pilot study . Stress and Health . https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3384
Trautmann, S., Muehlhan, M., Berking, M., Miethe, S., Wigger, J., & Dragan, M. (2024). Emotion regulation and psychopathology: Investigating differential associations between emotion regulation skills and psychological symptoms using a network approach . British Journal of Clinical Psychology . https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12493
Zarski, A.C., Weisel, K., Berger, T., Krieger, T., Schaub, M.P., Berking, M.,... Ebert, D.D. (2024). Efficacy of an Internet- and Mobile-Based Intervention for Subclinical Anxiety and Depression (ICare Prevent) with Two Guidance Formats: Results from a Three-Armed Randomized Controlled Trial . Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics . https://doi.org/10.1159/000536149
2023
Bernstein, K., Schaub, M.P., Baumeister, H., Berking, M., Ebert, D.D., & Zarski, A.-C. (2023). Treating internet use disorders via the internet? Results of a two-Armed randomized controlled trial . Journal of Behavioral Addictions , 12 (3), 803-816. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2023.00049
Bernstein, K., Zarski, A.-C., Pekarek, E., Schaub, M.P., Berking, M., Baumeister, H., & Ebert, D.D. (2023). Case report for an internet- and mobile-based intervention for internet use disorder . Frontiers in Psychiatry , 14 . https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.700520
Freund, J., Ebert, D.D., Thielecke, J., Braun, L., Baumeister, H., Berking, M., & Titzler, I. (2023). Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to evaluate a nationwide depression prevention project (ImplementIT) from the perspective of health care workers and implementers: Results on the implementation of digital interventions for farmers . Frontiers in Digital Health , 4 . https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2022.1083143
Gerczuk, M., Amiriparian, S., Kathan, A., Bauer, J., Berking, M., & Schuller, B.W. (2023). Noise Robust Recognition of Depression Status and Treatment Response from Speech via Unsupervised Feature Aggregation . In 2023 45th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC) . Sydney, NSW, AU: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..
Gerczuk, M., Triantafyllopoulos, A., Amiriparian, S., Kathan, A., Bauer, J., Berking, M., & Schuller, B.W. (2023). Zero-shot personalization of speech foundation models for depressed mood monitoring . Patterns , 4 (11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patter.2023.100873
Gmelch, L.M., Capito, K., Steudte-Schmiedgen, S., Kirschbaum, C., & Berking, M. (2023). Hair Cortisol Research in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - 10 Years of Insights and Open Questions. A Systematic Review . Current Neuropharmacology , 21 . https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X21666230807112425
Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Eskofier, B., Schuller, B.W., & Berking, M. (2023). Breathe your stress away. Preliminary results of a randomized controlled study investigating a breath-based approach-avoidance modification training in individuals with elevated stress . In Proceedings of the 2. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin, DE.
Keinert, M., Eskofier, B., Schuller, B.W., Böhme, S., & Berking, M. (2023). Evaluating the feasibility and exploring the efficacy of an emotion-based approach-avoidance modification training (eAAMT) in the context of perceived stress in an adult sample — protocol of a parallel randomized controlled pilot study . Pilot and Feasibility Studies , 9 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01386-z
Mefrouche, M.L., Siegmann, E.-M., Böhme, S., Berking, M., & Kornhuber, J. (2023). The Effect of Digital Mindfulness Interventions on Depressive, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education , 13 (9), 1694-1706. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13090122
Reichl, D., Enewoldsen, N., Tegethoff, P., Gendlina, T., Saur, S., Lang, C.,... Steins-Loeber, S. (2023). Nutzung von Anschlussmaßnahmen nach stationärem Alkoholentzug: Annahmen zum Stand der Vernetzung im deutschen Suchthilfesystem . Sucht , 69 (5), 243-254. https://doi.org/10.1024/0939-5911/a000835
Rupp, L., Capito, K., Gmelch, L.M., Böhme, S., Richer, R., Sadeghi, M.,... Berking, M. (2023). Efficacy of a smartphone-based reappraisal training against
depression and benefits of enhancing it with facial expression .
Rupp, L., Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Gmelch, L.M., Eskofier, B., Schuller, B.W., & Berking, M. (2023). Sadness-Based Approach-Avoidance Modification Training for Subjective Stress in Adults: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial . JMIR Formative Research , 7 , e50324. https://doi.org/10.2196/50324
Sadeghi, M., Egger, B., Agahi, R., Richer, R., Capito, K., Rupp, L.,... Eskofier, B. (2023). Exploring the Capabilities of a Language Model-Only Approach for Depression Detection in Text Data . In IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) (pp. 5). Pittsburgh, PA, USA, US: IEEE.
Starke, F., Sikora, A., Stegmann, R., Knebel, L., Buntrock, C., de Rijk, A.,... Wegewitz, U. (2023). Evaluating a multimodal, clinical and work-directed intervention (RTW-PIA) to support sustainable return to work among employees with mental disorders: study protocol of a multicentre, randomised controlled trial . BMC Psychiatry , 23 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04753-5
Streit, H., Beitner, L., Rupp, L., Keinert, M., Meixner, M., Wichmann, L.,... Berking, M. (2023). Multimodal, Valence-enhanced Approach-Avoidance Modification Training in Social Phobia and other Mental Disorders: Study protocol of Seven Randomized Controlled Trials . In Proceedings of the 2. Deutscher Psychotherapie Kongress . Berlin, DE.
Thielecke, J., Buntrock, C., Freund, J., Braun, L., Ebert, D.D., Berking, M.,... Titzler, I. (2023). How to promote usage of telehealth interventions for farmers' mental health? A qualitative study on supporting and hindering aspects for acceptance and satisfaction with a personalized telephone coaching for depression prevention . Internet Interventions , 34 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2023.100671
2022
Berking, M., Eichler, E., Naumann, E., & Svaldi, J. (2022). The efficacy of a transdiagnostic emotion regulation skills training in the treatment of binge-eating disorder-Results from a randomized controlled trial . British Journal of Clinical Psychology . https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12371
Capito, K., Gmelch, L.M., Rupp, L., Sadeghi, M., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2022). Efficacy of a smartphone-based reappraisal training against depressed mood and benefits of enhancing it with facial expression–a feasibility study . In Proceedings of the Deutscher Psychotherapiekongress . Berlin.
Freund, J., Buntrock, C., Braun, L., Thielecke, J., Baumeister, H., Berking, M.,... Titzler, I. (2022). Digital prevention of depression for farmers? A qualitative study on participants' experiences regarding determinants of acceptance and satisfaction with a tailored guided internet intervention program . Internet Interventions , 29 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2022.100566
Freund, J., Titzler, I., Thielecke, J., Braun, L., Baumeister, H., Berking, M., & Ebert, D. (2022). Negative Effects in digital Interventions: Results from an Implementation Project (ImplementIT) for the Prevention of Depression in Farmers . In GESUNDHEITSWESEN (pp. 702-702). STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG.
Freund, J., Titzler, I., Thielecke, J., Braun, L., Baumeister, H., Berking, M., & Ebert, D.D. (2022). Negative Effekte bei digitalen Interventionen: Ergebnisse aus einem Implementierungsprojekt (ImplementIT) zur Prävention von Depression bei Landwirt*innen . Gesundheitswesen . https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1753564
Gerczuk, M., Triantafyllopoulos, A., Amiriparian, S., Kathan, A., Bauer, J., Berking, M., & Schuller, B. (2022). Personalised Deep Learning for Monitoring Depressed Mood from Speech . In 2022 10th E-Health and Bioengineering Conference, EHB 2022 . Virtual: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..
Gmelch, L.M., Böhme, S., Capito, K., Rupp, L., Richer, R., Sadeghi, M.,... Berking, M. (2022). EmpkinS - Empathokinästhetische Sensorik für Biofeedback bei Depression . In Proceedings of the Deutscher Psychotherapiekongress (DPK) . Berlin.
Gmelch, L.M., Capito, K., Rupp, L., Richer, R., Sadeghi, M., Eskofier, B.,... Böhme, S. (2022). EmpkinS: empatho-kinesthetic sensory systems for biofeedback in depression . In Proceedings of the EmpkinS: empatho-kinesthetic sensory systems for biofeedback in depression . Freiburg.
Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Streit, H., Rupp, L., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2022). Modifying dysfunctional beliefs with emotion-enhanced smartphone interventions: Pilot study of an emotion-based approach-avoidance modification training for individuals with elevated stress . In Proceedings of the 52. Kongress der European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies . Barcelona, ES.
Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Streit, H., Rupp, L., Eskofier, B.,... Berking, M. (2022). An anger-based approach-avoidance modification training targeting dysfunctional beliefs in individuals with elevated stress – Results from a randomized controlled pilot study . In Proceedings of the Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Verhaltensmedizin 2022 . Salzburg, AT.
Keinert, M., Streit, H., Böhme, S., Rupp, L., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Capito, K.,... Berking, M. (2022). Eine emotionsbasierte Variante des Annäherungs-Vermeidungs-Modifikationstrainings als Maßnahme zur Reduktion erhöhten Stresserlebens: eine Pilotstudie .
Paganini, S., Terhorst, Y., Sander, L.B., Lin, J., Schlicker, S., Ebert, D.D.,... Baumeister, H. (2022). Internet- and mobile-based intervention for depression in adults with chronic back pain: A health economic evaluation . Journal of Affective Disorders , 308 , 607-615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.04.004
Reichl, D., Enewoldsen, N., Berking, M., Fuhrmann, L., Lang, C., Saur, S.,... Steins-Loeber, S. (2022). Psychometric Evaluation of the German Version of the Substance Use Recovery Evaluator (SURE) . Diagnostica . https://doi.org/10.1026/0012-1924/a000301
Reichl, D., Enewoldsen, N., Weisel, K., Fuhrmann, L., Lang, C., Saur, S.,... Steins-Loeber, S. (2022). Association of impulsivity with quality of life and well-being after alcohol withdrawal treatment . Journal of Clinical Psychology . https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23316
Reichl, D., Enewoldsen, N., Weisel, K., Saur, S., Fuhrmann, L., Lang, C.,... Steins-Loeber, S. (2022). Lower Emotion Regulation Competencies Mediate the Association between Impulsivity and Craving during Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment . Substance Use & Misuse . https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2022.2034878
Rupp, L., Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Gmelch, L.M., Streit, H., Schuller, B.W.,... Berking, M. (2022). Let It Go – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Exploring the Utility of Sadness in an Emotion-Based Approach-Avoidance Modification Training in the Context of Stress .
Rupp, L., Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Schuller, B., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2022). Let it go – A randomized controlled pilot study exploring the utility of sadness in an emotion-based approach-avoidance modification training in the context of stress . In Proceedings of the 52. Kongress der European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies . Barcelona, ES.
Rupp, L., Keinert, M., Böhme, S., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Schuller, B.W., Eskofier, B., & Berking, M. (2022). Let it go – A randomized controlled pilot study exploring the utility of sadness in an emotion-based approach-avoidance modification training in the context of stress . In Proceedings of the Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Verhaltensmedizin . Salzburg, AT.
Saur, S., Weisel, K., Lang, C., Fuhrmann, L., Steins-Loeber, S., Enewoldsen, N.,... Berking, M. (2022). App-based maintenance treatment for alcohol use disorder after acute inpatient treatment: Study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial . Internet Interventions , 28 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2022.100517
Streit, H., Keinert, M., Rupp, L., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Böhme, S., Eskofier, B.,... Berking, M. (2022). Disgust-based approach-avoidance modification training for individuals suffering from elevated stress: A randomized controlled pilot study . In Proceedings of the Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Verhaltensmedizin . Salzburg, AT.
Streit, H., Keinert, M., Rupp, L., Schindler-Gmelch, L., Böhme, S., Eskofier, B.,... Berking, M. (2022). Disgust-based approach-avoidance modification training for individuals suffering from elevated stress: A randomized controlled pilot study . In Proceedings of the 52. Kongress der European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies . Barcelona, ES.
Thielecke, J., Buntrock, C., Freund, J., Braun, L., Berking, M., Baumeister, H.,... Titzler, I. (2022). Was beeinflusst die Akzeptanz und Zufriedenheit mit einem telefonischen Einzelfallcoaching zur Prävention von Depression in der Landwirtschaft? – Qualitative Interviews mit teilnehmenden Personen aus den grünen Berufen . Gesundheitswesen . https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1753772
Thielecke, J., Buntrock, C., Titzler, I., Braun, L., Freund, J., Berking, M.,... Ebert, D.D. (2022). Telephone coaching for the prevention of depression in depression in farmers: Results from a pragmatic from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial . Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare . https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X221106027
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Zarski, A.-C., Velten, J., Knauer, J., Berking, M., & Ebert, D.D. (2022). Internet- and mobile-based psychological interventions for sexual dysfunctions: a systematic review and meta-analysis . npj Digital Medicine , 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-022-00670-1
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Buntrock, C., Freund, J., Smit, F., Riper, H., Lehr, D., Boss, L.,... Ebert, D.D. (2021). Reducing problematic alcohol use in employees: economic evaluation of guided and unguided web-based interventions alongside a three-arm randomized controlled trial . Addiction . https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15718
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Wichmann, L., Reiff, N., Zintl, S., & Berking, M. (2021). Developing a digital assistive tool for dementia patients and their caregivers: A qualitative study on needs, potential functions, practical requirements, user acceptance, and ethical considerations .
Zarski, A.-C., Berking, M., & Ebert, D.D. (2021). Efficacy of Internet-Based Treatment for Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial . Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology , 89 (11), 909-924. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000665
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Berking, M., & Rupprecht, R. (2020). Training emotionaler Kompetenzen (TEK) . In Handbuch Emotionsregulation. (pp. 223-230).
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In the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy we interested in how technologies can be used to promote health or to augment and develop further psychotherapeutic interventions.
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Applied Data Science in Digital Psychology
(Third Party Funds Single)
Term: 1. September 2022 - 31. August 2026
Funding source: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (StMWK) (seit 2018)
University education in psychology, medical technology and computer science currently focuses on teaching basic methods and knowledge with little involvement of other disciplines. Increasing digitalization and the ever more rapid spread of digital technologies, such as wearable sensors, smartphone apps, and artificial intelligence, also in the health sector, offer a wide range of opportunities to address psychological issues from new and interdisciplinary perspectives. However, this requires close cooperation between the disciplines of psychology and technical disciplines such as medical technology and computer science to enable the necessary knowledge transfer. Especially in these disciplines, there is a considerable need for innovative and interdisciplinary teaching concepts and research projects that teach the adequate use of digital technologies and explore the application of these technologies to relevant issues in order to enable better care in the treatment of people with mental disorders.
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