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Research

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

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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

Cell nuclei (blue), neuronal “dendrites” (red), and synapses (green) provide insight into the degree of cognitive impairment in people with schizophrenia.

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

June 02, 2025
Researchers uncover first mechanistic explanation for cognitive symptoms 
 
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Red circle symbolizes inflammation

Dysregulation of the immune system differentiates depression and psychosis 

February 25, 2026
A better understanding of these biomarkers could open up new diagnostic options and therapeutic measures.
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Scale

Early warning signal in the brain: AI model predicts risk for future weight gain among psychiatric patients

December 03, 2025
AI model helps researchers understand the interaction between mental and metabolic disorders
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In the Focus

Graduate School IMPRS-TP

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.
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Career

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.


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Events

When the vagus whispers, the dopamine reward system listens

Apr 28, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall

MPLS Sandra Siegert

Jun 23, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall

MPLS Simone Kühn

Jul 28, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall

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