Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology
Together with partners in the world of practice, we study the proven worth, suitability and effectiveness of therapy and diagnostic concepts and of interventions under real-life conditions. Using this practice-oriented research approach, we investigate psychotherapies having different methodological approaches in real-world situations and conduct health services research studies, for example. An increasingly stronger focus is being put on criteria such as the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical psychotherapeutic services. We find it important, in addition to effectiveness criteria, to keep a focus on patient needs that cannot be reduced to cost savings. Framing this discourse more rationally based on facts is a main objective of our research efforts.
Another of our research interests is mental health from a prevention perspective. Psychology has broad knowledge on possible early detection and prevention measures in all age groups. We develop and conduct research projects in this area together with partners in the world of practice.
Psychotherapy research and treatment research
Research projects in this area examine the effectiveness of different psychotherapy interventions and psychiatric treatment concepts.
Prevention and health promotion
Research projects in this area examine measures and concepts for prevention of mental illness and for promotion of mental health.
Health services research
Research projects in this area examine psychiatric health services mainly in the Zurich region.
Diagnostics
Research projects in this area contribute towards development and evaluation of psychodiagnostic instruments.
Infant research
Research projects in this area focus on the first developmental phase of life, especially on the development of attachment between attachment figures and infants.
Neuropsychology
Research projects in the field of neuropsychology investigate associations between cognitive processes and well-being.
Studies
We are responsible for the curriculum in clinical psychology and health psychology. In the master‘s degree programme, clinical psychology is one of three areas of concentration that students may choose. The course contents in the bachelor’s degree programme are adult psychopathology and child and adolescent psychopathology. We also offer in-depth courses on mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and more. The course contents in the master’s degree programme include, among others, methods of psychotherapy and special areas and issues in clinical psychology as well as specialized courses on mental disorders. Our lecturers are networked in the world of practice and have many years of teaching experience at the higher education level. Many of them also have demonstrated competencies in research.
Publications
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Steinebach, Christoph; Steinebach, Ursula,
2009.
Positive Peer Culture with German Youth.
Reclaiming Children and Youth.
18(2), pp. 27-33.
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Tschuschke, Volker; Crameri, Aureliano; Koemeda, Margit; Schulthess, Peter; von Wyl, Agnes; Weber, Rainer,
2009.
Psychotherapie Forum.
17, pp. 160-167.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00729-009-0300-7
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Crameri, Aureliano; Grünwald, Hugo; Schweitzer, Jochen,
2009.
Systemische Akutpsychiatrie : erste Outcomevergleiche.
Psychiatrische Praxis.
36(3), pp. 125-131.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0028-1090034
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Petrowski, Katja; Herold, Ulf; Joraschky, Peter; von Wyl, Agnes; Cierpka, Manfred,
2009.
The specificity and the development of social-emotional competence in a multi-ethnic-classroom.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
3(16).
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/1753-2000-3-16
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Steinebach, Christoph; Steinebach, Ursula,
2008.
Building strengths by positive peer culture : results of an evaluation in Germany.
In:
XXIX International Congress of Psychology (ICP), Berlin, Germany, 20-25 July 2008.
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2008.
Interpersonal and peer relations in childhood and adolescence.
In:
XXIX International Congress of Psychology (ICP), Berlin, Germany, 20-25 July 2008.
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von Wyl, Agnes; Winteler, Sikkina,
2008.
In:
39th Annual Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR), Barcelona Spain, 18-21 June 2008.
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2008.
Jugendgewalt, Resilienz und Jugendberatung.
In:
5. Freiburger Pädiatrietag, Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland, 14. Juni, 2008.
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Hatzinger, Martin; Brand, Serge; Perren, Sonja; Stadelmann, Stefanie; von Wyl, Agnes; von Klitzing, Kai; Holsboer-Trachsler, Edith,
2008.
Journal of Psychiatric Research.
42(7), pp. 532-543.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2007.05.010
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2008.
Resilienzförderung im Jugendalter : Bedeutung und Wirkungen von Positive Peer Culture.
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von Wyl, Agnes; Watson, Michael; Glanzmann, René; von Klitzing, Kai,
2008.
Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie.
57(3), pp. 216-236.
Available from: https://doi.org/20.500.11780/3049
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Grünwald, Hugo; Kiss, Andreas; Keller, Christian,
2008.
Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, medizinische Psychologie.
58, pp. 387-394.
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Steinebach, Christoph; Steinebach, Ursula,
2008.
Unsere Jugend.
2008(7+8), pp. 312-320.
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von Wyl, Agnes; Perren, Sonja; Braune-Krickau, Katrin; Simoni, Heidi; Stadlmayr, Werner; Bürgin, Dieter; von Klitzing, Kai,
2008.
How early triadic family processes predict children’s strengths and difficulties at age three.
European Journal of Developmental Psychology.
5(4), pp. 466-491.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/17405620600989701
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Perren, Sonja; Stadelmann, Stephanie; Lüdin, Jacqueline; von Wyl, Agnes; von Klitzing, Kai,
2008.
Kinderanalyse.
16(1), pp. 1-22.
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Hatzinger, Martin; Brand, Serge; Perren, Sonja; von Wyl, Agnes; von Klitzing, Kai; Holsboer-Trachsler, Edith,
2007.
Journal of Psychiatric Research.
41(10), pp. 861-870.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2006.07.012
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Stadelmann, Stephanie; Perren, Sonja; von Wyl, Agnes; von Klitzing, Kai,
2007.
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
48(10), pp. 996-1004.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01813.x
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Steinebach, Christoph; Steinebach, Ursula,
2007.
In:
2. Erziehungshilfetag - Arbeitsgemeinschaft Katholischer Einrichtungen und Dienste der Erziehungshilfen AGE, Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland, 26.-27. September, 2007.
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2007.
In:
Fachtag zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum der Psychologischen Beratungsstelle für Eltern, Kinder und Jugendliche, Überlingen, Deutschland, 4. Juli 2007.
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2007.
Konfus oder kreativ? : Kinder erziehen im 21. Jahrhundert.
In:
Fachtag zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum der Psychologischen Beratungsstelle für Eltern, Kinder und Jugendliche, Überlingen, Deutschland, 4. Juli 2007.