The interaction of psychological and physical factors in the development and course of diseases is undisputed. Mental comorbidity in cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus are associated with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. Oncological and other chronic diseases are also often associated with psychological stress and affective disorders. We believe, that the development of needs-oriented psychotherapeutic care models for patients with chronic physical illnesses is an important and so far neglected task that we are happy to take on.

CURRENT PROJECTS FROM THE AREA

• Comorbidities in heart failure - a network approach
• Self management for patients with depression: Self-administered Psycho-TherApy-SystemS
• Managing symptoms of immunotherapy: eHealth intervention to manage symptoms for cancer patients on immunotherapy - a randomized controlled feasibility study