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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

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

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.

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

Structuring experience in cognitive spaces

Jul 15, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)

Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall

Precision psychiatry: Patient observation-initiated reverse-translational mechanistic investigation for psychotic disorders

Jul 27, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)

Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall

Environmental Neuroscience: On how the physical environment affects brain and mental health

Jul 28, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)

Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Room: Lecture Hall