Hans‐Christoph Friederich
Biographic Data
| ID | 6575649 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hans‐Christoph Friederich |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hans‐Christoph |
| FAMILY NAME | Friederich |
| SIGNATURE | FRIEDERICH H C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Heidelberg University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4344-8959 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 44 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 44 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Improving international medical students’ communication skills in psychosomatic care through a communication training seminar
Forced migration and human trafficking
BACKGROUND: Human trafficking poses a major public health challenge to the international community, with significant health and social consequences for those affected. Forced migrants are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of human trafficking due to language barriers and migration-related hardships. These include social and economic deprivation. To better understand the lived experiences within this already vulnerable group, it is essen…
Stabilization interventions in the treatment of traumatized refugees
Refugees and forced migrants are particularly susceptible to trauma-related disorders, due exposure to traumatic events before, during or after displacement. In trauma therapy, the concept of psychological stabilization refers to the improvement of a patient’s capacity to manage symptoms and emotions associated with traumatic experiences. While exposure-based therapies are widely recommended for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stab…
Long-term effectiveness of inpatient and day hospital treatment in departments of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy in Germany
https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00016412 RKS00016412, identifier DRKS00016412
Beyond diagnosis
The results highlight trauma-related symptoms as key differentiators between cPTSD and BPD, supporting the conceptualization of cPTSD as a distinct disorder. However, as ICD-11 specific diagnostic instruments were not applied, the findings should be interpreted with appropriate caution
Characterization of cognitive functioning in complex PTSD compared to non-complex PTSD
Given higher symptom severity and cognitive deficits in cPTSD, more intensive and diverse interventions should be considered in comprehensive treatment plans, for instance, cognitive training
Higher levels of eco-distress in psychotherapy out-patients with depressive and anxious symptoms are predicted by emotion regulation strategies
Eco-distress is associated with the frequent use of the emotion regulation strategies Catastrophizing and Rumination and is higher in individuals with depressive and anxious symptoms. Addressing the use of these emotion regulation strategies in individuals could promote psychological resilience when facing the climate crisis
Engaging underrepresented patient groups in specialised treatment – qualitative results from the PROVIDE-C randomised trial on integrated mental health video consultations for depression and anxiety
ClinicalTrials.gov, United States National Institutes of Health NCT04316572. Prospectively, registered on 20 March 2020
Final year medical students’ expectations for medical education on climate change and planetary health – a qualitative study
This study provides unique insights into FYMS' perceptions of PHE, emphasizing the importance of integrating climate change and health topics into medical curricula and revealing perceived limitations. By aligning educational approaches with students' preferences and especially their concerns, appealing curricula can ultimately foster a more climate-sensitive medical practice
An untapped potential
BACKGROUND: There seems to be a common perception among medical educators that curiosity is untapped or even subjugated in medical education. This review aims to summarize research on curiosity across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and education and report its potential to advance medical education. METHODS: . Additional studies were reviewed using the reference lists of included studies, and all studies were assessed for quality and rel…
The psychological impact of torture and state repression in Türkiye between 2015 and 2018
Torture seeks to undermine not only the physical and emotional well-being of an individual, but to damage the coherence of entire communities. Thus, torture and state repression are used to weaken entire subpopulations. After the failed coup d’état in Türkiye in 2016 and during the subsequently following state of emergency that lasted until 2018, allegations of torture and other degrading treatment in Türkiye spread widely. Since then, the number…
Do the elderly and those with comorbid chronic physical conditions have improved access to outpatient psychotherapy post structural reforms in Germany? Results of the ES-RiP study
ID DRKS00020344, URL: https://www.bfarm.de/DE/Das-BfArM/Aufgaben/Deutsches-Register-Klinischer-Studien/_node.html
Somatic symptom profile in patients with chronic heart failure with and without depressive comorbidity
Among patients with CHF, somatic symptoms are more pronounced in those with depressive comorbidity than those without depressive comorbidity. This finding is especially true for cardiac symptoms independent of CHF severity. The potential interpretation of somatic symptoms as correlates of depressive comorbidity must be recognized in clinical practice
Examining childhood experiences and personality functioning as potential predictors for the speed of recovery during psychotherapy of patients with anxiety disorders
Among patients with anxiety disorders, adverse childhood experiences lead to a lower speed of recovery during psychotherapy. Therefore, childhood adversity should be routinely assessed before and thoroughly addressed during psychotherapy in patients with anxiety disorders
Implementing a stabilizing intervention for traumatized refugees in temporary accommodations in South-West Germany - a randomized controlled pilot trial
https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00022862 Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien identifier, DRKS00022862
Outpatient group therapy for post-Covid patients - a naturalistic feasibility study of a face-to-face and online group concept
The interprofessional, integrative psychotherapeutic/psychoeducational group therapy is safe, accepted and is predominantly rated as helpful by participants. It should be carried out in online formats for patients with PCS who are limited in mobility. Controlled studies are necessary to further evaluate the proposed concept and its integration into the care landscape
Dynamics of following and leading
Findings suggest that depression may negatively affect patients' active initiative in interaction situations. Automatized methods as used in this study can add valuable information in the diagnosis of depression and the assessment of associated social impairments
Experts’ views on the implementation of digital interventions for eating disorders
The findings on practitioners' attitudes and priorities have relevant implications for subsequent DMHI development, dissemination, and implementation strategies, indicating that the highest-rated factors should be highlighted in the process
Responding to human trafficking among refugees
The high prevalence of trafficking in most regions, regardless of gender, suggests that more effort is needed to identify and protect all trafficked persons. The designed screening tool seems to be a promising tool to detect an especially vulnerable group of refugees and provides assistance in identifying survivors of human trafficking
The Role of Negative Age Stereotypes and Sociodemographic Factors in the Intention to Leave Among German University Hospital Nursing Staff
Staff shortages are a global problem in the nursing profession. Negative beliefs about older workers may have detrimental effects on the development and performance capacity of an aging workforce. To date, little is known about the impact of age stereotypes and potential factors on nurses' intent to leave (ITL). Therefore, the aim of our study was to assess intention to leave and potential predictors (eg, sociodemographic characteristics and age …
Psychosocial Characteristics of Patients Evaluated for Kidney, Liver, or Heart Transplantation
OBJECTIVE: Psychosocial parameters play a pivotal role in organ recipient evaluation before wait-listing for transplantation because of their impact on organ and patient outcome. Patients in need of heart (HTx), liver (LTx), or kidney transplantation (KTx) face distinct physical and psychological challenges. This study compares the psychosocial characteristics and preferences for additional therapy for patients undergoing assessment for these thr…
The multicenter effectiveness study of inpatient and day hospital treatment in departments of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy in Germany
https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00016412, identifier: DRKS00016412
Elevated high sensitive C-reactive protein in fibromyalgia
In conclusion, this study provides evidence that sub-inflammatory processes correlate with clinical symptoms, which can be partly attributed to differences in weight, but cannot be fully explained by them. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the association between hsCRP and FMS and to explore the potential therapeutic implications of targeting hsCRP in the management of FMS
The burden of substance use and (mental) distress among asylum seekers
The association of SUD with psychological distress and lower education reaffirms the concept that some vulnerable groups are at a higher risk for substance-related difficulties. Strengthening the sense of coherence with targeted interventions might enable at-risk groups to cope better with forthcoming burdens and help with abstaining from current or future consumption
The relationship of climate change awareness and psychopathology in persons with pre-existing mental health diagnoses
The reported mental health impairments regarding climate change awareness in persons with pre-existing mental health diagnoses indicate an increased vulnerability. Hereby, depressive mental health burden seems to induce a predominantly depressive processing of climate change resulting in climate chance related depression. This holds also true for anxious and traumatic symptoms, and points toward biased attentional and memory processes and mood co…
Approach bias and cue reactivity towards food in people with high versus low levels of food craving
Maternal mental healthcare needs of refugee women in a State Registration and Reception Centre in Germany
Pregnant refugees and new mothers are at high risk of developing mental health problems. Previous research has highlighted an increase in adverse pre-, peri- and postpartum outcomes in refugee women and their newborns. This descriptive study aimed to present the characteristics and needs of refugee women who attended a psychosocial walk-in clinic addressing pregnant refugees' and new mothers' maternity mental healthcare needs in a state registrat…
Approach avoidance training to curb consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages – A pilot randomized controlled trial in healthy volunteers
Event-Related Potentials During Recognition of Semantic and Pictorial Food Stimuli in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa and Healthy Controls With Varying Internal States of Hunger
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate maladaptive central processing of food cues during recognition tasks in anorexia nervosa (AN), while considering influences of nutritional preload and presentation modality (word versus picture). METHODS: Event-related potentials to food-related word and pictorial stimuli were assessed during recognition tasks in 16 patients with AN, 16 control participants with food intake before the study, and 16 control participants wit…
Approach bias and cue reactivity towards food in people with high versus low levels of food craving
A behavioral economics approach to understand weight cycling in overweight and obesity
Assessing decision regret in caregivers of deceased German people with cancer—A psychometric validation of the Decision Regret Scale for Caregivers
BACKGROUND: Decisional regret during or after medical treatments is linked to significant distress. Regret affects not only patients but also caregivers having an active or passive role during decision making. The Decision Regret Scale (DRS) is a self-report measure for regret in patients after treatment decisions. However, practical and psychometrically robust instruments assessing regret in caregivers are lacking. OBJECTIVE: To develop and vali…
Medical Clerkship in a State Registration and Reception Center for Forced Migrants in Germany
Aspects of global health are becoming increasingly relevant for doctors of future generations. However, medical curricula rarely include courses which focus on global health or forced migration. Furthermore, it remains unclear whether students are at risk to develop psychological strain, after being confronted with highly burdened or even traumatized asylum seekers. This is a prospective study using a mixed-methods approach. We included n = 22 me…
Predictors of Asylum Seekers’ Health Care Utilization in the Early Phase of Resettlement
Low-threshold, culture-sensitive treatment offers for asylum seekers should be established in the early phase after migration. General practitioners should be a central hub for further referrals to disorder-specific treatments
Secondary traumatisation in psychosocial emergency care personnel—A longitudinal study accompanying German trainees
Psychosocial emergency care personnel form an important first responder subgroup, in which trained volunteers provide psychological first aid to accident and trauma survivors, their relatives, eye witnesses, bystanders and first responders themselves. This is the first longitudinal study to assess psychological burden due to secondary traumatisation and relevant resilience factors in psychosocial emergency care personnel. We asked 100 German psyc…
Associations of Childhood Neglect With the ACTH and Plasma Cortisol Stress Response in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Cross-sectional as well as longitudinal studies have linked childhood maltreatment to type 2 diabetes in adulthood with childhood neglect showing the strongest effect on type 2 diabetes risk. However, the mechanisms that link childhood maltreatment to type 2 diabetes are still unclear. Alterations in the psychological and physiological stress response system, specifically the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis are a common find…
A Qualitative Evaluation of a Mother and Child Center Providing Psychosocial Support to Newly Arrived Female Refugees in a Registration and Reception Center in Germany
Female refugees are frequently exposed to sexualized, gender-based violence and harassment before, during, and after their flight. Yet female refugee-specific care and protection needs are rarely addressed in host countries. This study aimed to evaluate a mother and child center (MUKI) for female refugees in a reception and registration center in Germany. In 2017, we conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 16 female refugees attendi…
What do Final Year Medical Students in Germany know and think about Climate Change? – The ClimAttitude Study
Climate change (CC) is adversely affecting human health and will become far more dangerous in the future, if no substantial measures are taken. Young people in particular are taking an energetic stand for CC awareness. Some CC experts argue that medical doctors are especially well positioned to inform about the impact of CC on public health, as it is well established that they are among the most trusted members of society. However, medical doctor…
Loneliness as a gender-specific predictor of physical and mental health-related quality of life in older adults
HRQOL in elderly women and men is predicted by different biopsychosocial factors. Loneliness predicts decreased MCS after three years in both genders, but decreased PCS after three years only in women. Thus, a greater impact of loneliness on the health of older women can be surmised and should therefore be considered in the context of their medical care
Maternal mental healthcare needs of refugee women in a State Registration and Reception Centre in Germany
Pregnant refugees and new mothers are at high risk of developing mental health problems. Previous research has highlighted an increase in adverse pre-, peri- and postpartum outcomes in refugee women and their newborns. This descriptive study aimed to present the characteristics and needs of refugee women who attended a psychosocial walk-in clinic addressing pregnant refugees' and new mothers' maternity mental healthcare needs in a state registrat…
Approach avoidance training to curb consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages – A pilot randomized controlled trial in healthy volunteers
Die Perspektive ehrenamtlicher Helfer*innen bei der Unterstützung von Geflüchteten während der Corona-Pandemie
Der Ausbruch der Corona-Pandemie hat mit den verordneten Einschränkungen seit März 2020 zahlreiche ehrenamtliche Tätigkeiten, darunter auch die Flüchtlingshilfe, stark eingeschränkt oder sogar ganz zum Erliegen gebracht. Bislang finden sich allerdings nur wenige Arbeiten darüber, wie umfassend das Ausmaß der Einschränkungen der ehrenamtlichen Tätigkeit in der Flüchtlingsversorgung ausgefallen ist und unter welchen Bedingungen die Unterstützung fü…
The psychological burden of volunteers in psychosocial emergency care – a qualitative interview study
Psychosocial emergency care personnel provide voluntary psychological support directly after potentially traumatic events. During emergency responses, they experience challenging situations. However, previous quantitative studies suggest that the psychological burden of psychosocial emergency care personnel does not exceed that of the general population. This study aimed to obtain an in-depth analysis of the volunteers’ psychological reactions an…
Psychotherapy trainees’ perspective on a longitudinal curriculum for the training of psychodynamic intervention competencies
In psychotherapy training, longitudinal practice-based curricula for the development of psychodynamic intervention competencies are scarce. Based on Kern et al.'s (1998) cycle of curriculum development we conceptualized, implemented and evaluated a longitudinal curriculum for the development of psychodynamic intervention competencies (DYNAMIC curriculum). Didactic elements include practice-oriented training in small groups, enfolding model learni…
In-Session-Reflective-Functioning in Anorexia Nervosa
Patients with AN show a low capacity to mentalize in sessions, which seems to be at least partly dependent on the degree of starvation. The results suggest a possible relationship between an increase in in-session RF and outcome, which has to be replicated by further studies
Impact of and Coping with Post-Traumatic Symptoms of Refugees in Temporary Accommodations in Germany
Due to pre-, peri- and post-migratory stress factors, refugees often experience higher levels of psychological stress than the general population. Post-traumatic stress disorder, in particular, has an increased prevalence in the refugee population. However, living conditions in the early post-migratory phase are characterized by many challenges. In the present qualitative study, 14 refugees with symptoms of PTSD from temporary accommodations in G…
Psychosocial Characteristics of Patients Evaluated for Kidney, Liver, or Heart Transplantation
OBJECTIVE: Psychosocial parameters play a pivotal role in organ recipient evaluation before wait-listing for transplantation because of their impact on organ and patient outcome. Patients in need of heart (HTx), liver (LTx), or kidney transplantation (KTx) face distinct physical and psychological challenges. This study compares the psychosocial characteristics and preferences for additional therapy for patients undergoing assessment for these thr…
The multicenter effectiveness study of inpatient and day hospital treatment in departments of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy in Germany
https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00016412, identifier: DRKS00016412
Elevated high sensitive C-reactive protein in fibromyalgia
In conclusion, this study provides evidence that sub-inflammatory processes correlate with clinical symptoms, which can be partly attributed to differences in weight, but cannot be fully explained by them. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the association between hsCRP and FMS and to explore the potential therapeutic implications of targeting hsCRP in the management of FMS
The burden of substance use and (mental) distress among asylum seekers
The association of SUD with psychological distress and lower education reaffirms the concept that some vulnerable groups are at a higher risk for substance-related difficulties. Strengthening the sense of coherence with targeted interventions might enable at-risk groups to cope better with forthcoming burdens and help with abstaining from current or future consumption
The relationship of climate change awareness and psychopathology in persons with pre-existing mental health diagnoses
The reported mental health impairments regarding climate change awareness in persons with pre-existing mental health diagnoses indicate an increased vulnerability. Hereby, depressive mental health burden seems to induce a predominantly depressive processing of climate change resulting in climate chance related depression. This holds also true for anxious and traumatic symptoms, and points toward biased attentional and memory processes and mood co…
Measuring an understudied factor in medical education – development and validation of the medical curiosity scale
Curiosity, which has been called the third pillar of academic achievement and positively predicts academic performance (von Stumm et al., 2011), is widely recognized as an important factor in acquiring knowledge and skills in medical training, and may be critical for students ́ sound mental health. Medical educators have advocated that curiosity should play a more significant role in medical training and have criticized didactic barriers impeding…
An untapped potential
BACKGROUND: There seems to be a common perception among medical educators that curiosity is untapped or even subjugated in medical education. This review aims to summarize research on curiosity across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and education and report its potential to advance medical education. METHODS: . Additional studies were reviewed using the reference lists of included studies, and all studies were assessed for quality and rel…
Medicine (33 works) · Psychology (32 works) · Psychiatry (23 works) · Clinical Psychology (20 works) · Clinical Psychology (14 works) · Mental health (11 works) · Psychotherapist (11 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (10 works) · Refugee (9 works) · Anxiety (8 works)