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Research

We investigate the causes of psychiatric disorders to develop better, personalized therapies as well as preventive approaches.

Hospital

We treat and research stress-related disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. As a research hospital, it is particularly important to us that our patients profit from our scientific findings without unnecessary delay.

News

Trauma-induced changes in the brain differ significantly between males and females

September 15, 2026

Multilevel brain and behavior mapping reveals how early adversity drives distinct neurobiological and behavioral paths depending on sex

Preventing the Long-Term Scars of Childhood Trauma

July 07, 2026

Targeting stress protein reverses social deficits

Towards a blood-derived test for schizophrenia’s cognitive symptoms?

June 02, 2025

Researchers uncover first mechanistic explanation for cognitive symptoms

In the Focus

Graduate School IMPRS-TP

The IMPRS-TP PhD program for internationally outstanding students who are passionate about molecular, cellular and systemic psychiatric research. In addition we offer a unique integrated PhD/residenceprogram to exceptional young medical doctors.

Career

We offer excellent conditions for teaching and research through our interdisciplinary cooperation of physicians and basic scientists. We also offer attractive working conditions in clinical care, administration and technology.

Events

From Defense to Inference: How the Brain Constructs Emotional States, Actions & Memories

Oct 6, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)

Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall

Modeling addiction-like behavior in mice: optogenetic mimicry to explore the neural mechanisms underlying a complex disease

Oct 9, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Conference Room 310, Kraepelin Building