Veit Roessner
Biographic Data
| ID | 1562695 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Veit Roessner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Veit |
| FAMILY NAME | Roessner |
| SIGNATURE | ROESSNER V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Technische Universität Dresden |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1873-7081 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 27 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 27 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Avoidance habit learning after recovery from anorexia nervosa
BACKGROUND: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) has been linked to altered self-regulatory control processes and maladaptive habitual avoidance behavior. Both goal-directed and habit systems may be relevant to AN, in which restrictive eating behavior can appear highly deliberate and increasingly automatic over time. A previous fMRI study identified behavioral and neural markers hinting at heightened self-regulatory control ('overcontrol') during an avoidance h…
Elevated neurofilament light levels in acute anorexia nervosa are associated with alterations in white matter volume and connectivity networks
BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe eating disorder associated with drastic reductions in gray and white matter (WM) volume and structural connectivity alterations. However, the hypotheses regarding underlying mechanisms are inconclusive. The current study investigated the relationships of WM volume as well as WM network architecture with neurofilament light (NF-L), a marker of axonal damage. METHODS: Blood samples and magnetic resonanc…
Avoidance habit learning in adolescents and young women with anorexia nervosa
BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa (AN), often with an onset in adolescence, is a complex eating disorder characterized by distorted body image, fear of weight gain, and extreme food restriction, leading to severe underweight. Excessive goal pursuit and avoidance behaviors have been proposed as key factors in AN, which over time may become over-trained into habits. METHODS: This study investigated the behavioral and neural correlates of habit learning …
Complex, low‐intensity, individualised naturalistic developmental behavioural intervention in toddlers and pre‐schoolers with autism spectrum disorder
BACKGROUND: Naturalistic developmental behavioural interventions (NDBI) may improve social communication in toddlers/pre-school aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here, we study efficacy of the low-intensity, complex NDBI 'Frankfurt Early Intervention Program for ASD' (A-FFIP) over 1 year by a confirmatory phase-III, prospective, randomised, controlled, parallel-group study with two treatment arms over four centres. METHODS: Main …
Effectiveness comparison of an indicated child-centered group prevention program for disruptive behavior problems in children with vs. without co-occurring emotional problems
The effectiveness of the Baghira training is not negatively affected by co-occurring emotional problems/anxiety. However, as emotional problems/anxiety do not simultaneously improve, an additional training targeting these problems for respective children seems necessary
Differential effects of a single dose of Lisdexamfetamine and Guanfacine on cognitive function in children with ADHD
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03333668?term=NCT03333668&rank=1#study-plan, identifier NCT03333668
Reduced contextual influence on decision conflict during delay discounting persists after weight-restoration in anorexia nervosa
Prior research has investigated whether the capacity of individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) to forgo food rewards in their pursuit of thinness may manifest as more delayed gratification in delay discounting tasks, but results have been mixed. In a previous study examining mouse-cursor movement trajectories during a delay discounting task, underweight patients with AN made similar decisions relative to healthy controls, but displayed more stabl…
Caring for a child with cancer
Parents of children facing cancer are subject to psychological distress. In this study, we explored whether the time that had passed since a child's cancer diagnosis was associated with parents' distress levels and whether parental sense of competence (PSOC) moderated this association. Forty-four parents of children with cancer who were hospitalized during 2022 participated. Parents completed questionnaires and provided hair samples for the exami…
Dynamic functional connectivity in anorexia nervosa
BACKGROUND: The onset of anorexia nervosa (AN) frequently occurs during adolescence and is associated with preoccupation with body weight and shape and extreme underweight. Altered resting state functional connectivity in the brain has been described in individuals with AN, but only from a static perspective. The current study investigated the temporal dynamics of functional connectivity in adolescents with AN and how it relates to clinical featu…
How culture affects the way in which psychopathologies manifest in behavior
BACKGROUND: Internalizing disorders in children and adolescents are about as frequent as externalizing disorders in the US, but three times more prevalent than externalizing disorders in China. AIMS: To examine why and how mental predispositions and stress lead to psychopathology in general and manifest as internalizing or externalizing problems in particular, and which role intercultural differences may play in understanding this. METHOD: A revi…
Evaluation of the multimodal Delta therapy for adolescents with substance use disorders
DELTA showed small effects on SUD-related and depression-related variables. However, the interpretation is limited by the small sample size. Nonetheless, the DELTA intervention is viable in SUD outpatient treatment and will be further evaluated. Clinical trial registration : The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov under NCT03444974. Registered February, 26th 2018 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03444974)
Using machine learning to improve diagnostic assessment of ASD in the light of specific differential and co‐occurring diagnoses
BACKGROUND: Diagnostic assessment of ASD requires substantial clinical experience and is particularly difficult in the context of other disorders with behavioral symptoms in the domain of social interaction and communication. Observation measures such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) do not take into account such co-occurring disorders. METHOD: We used a well-characterized clinical sample of individuals (n = 1,251) that had re…
Study protocol
This study will create a setting-specific manual for vulnerable adolescents suffering from SUDs, and, in many cases, from co-occurring mental disorders. If shown to be effective, DELTA-JU can be disseminated within other institutions of youth welfare
Family and developmental history of female versus male adolescents with ADHD
Background Gender and sex differences in the development of children and adolescents are commonly found in the psychiatric examination. Family and developmental history is an important part of the clinical diagnostic interview, the basic examination technique. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with diagnosis-specific markers in family and development history. However, it is unclear to what extent ADHD-specific signs an…
Autism Spectrum Disorder and IQ – A Complex Interplay
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized as a very heterogeneous child-onset disorder, whose heterogeneity is partly determined by differences in intelligence quotient (IQ). Older epidemiological studies suggested that the IQ-related spectrum tends to be skewed to the left, i.e., a larger proportion of individuals with ASD have below average intelligence, while only few individuals with ASD may have an IQ above average. This picture change…
Attenuated Psychotic Symptoms in Adolescents With Chronic Cannabis and MDMA Use
Our results indicate that MDMA use additional to cannabis use is associated with APS among adolescent SUD patients. Contrary to our expectations, we did not see an association of cannabis use and APS. We speculate that cannabis increases the risk for psychosis after a longer period of use and in combination with other risk factors, such as trauma history. Clinicians should screen for APS among SUD patients using MDMA and cannabis in order to adap…
Abilities and Disabilities—Applying Machine Learning to Disentangle the Role of Intelligence in Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
Using ML algorithms showed that a small set of ADOS/2 items could help clinicians to more accurately detect ASD in clinical practice across all IQ levels and to increase diagnostic accuracy especially in individuals with below and above average IQ level
Enhancing neuroimaging genetics through meta-analysis for Tourette syndrome (Enigma-TS)
Tourette syndrome (TS) is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics, and high-comorbidity rates with other neuropsychiatric disorders. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety disorders (AXDs) are among the most prevalent TS comorbidities. To date, studies on TS brain structure and function have been limited in size wit…
Delta – Dresdner Multimodale Therapie für Jugendliche mit chronischem Suchtmittelkonsum
Anxiety Is Associated With DPPIV Alterations in Children With Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Disorder
Background: Both selective mutism (SM) and social anxiety disorder (SAD) are severe pediatric anxiety disorders with the common trait of behavioral inhibition (BI). The underlying pathophysiology of these disorders remains poorly understood, however converging evidence suggests that alterations in several peripheral molecular pathways might be involved. In a pilot study, we investigated alterations in plasma molecular markers (dipeptidyl peptidas…
Family and Developmental History of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be made early in childhood, but also later in adolescence or adulthood. In the latter cases, concerns about an individual's behavior typically lead to consultation of a mental health professional (MHP). As part of the initial clinical examination by the MHP, a clinical diagnostic interview is performed, in order to obtain the patient's history, and may lead to the hypothesis of ASD. We w…
Is the Combination of Ados and ADI-R Necessary to Classify ASD? Rethinking the “Gold Standard” in Diagnosing ASD
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires extensive clinical expertise and training as well as a focus on differential diagnoses. The diagnostic process is particularly complex given symptom overlap with other mental disorders and high rates of co-occurring physical and mental health concerns. The aim of this study was to conduct a data-driven selection of the most relevant diagnostic information collected from a behavior observation and…
Assessing anger and irritability in children
Based on first psychometric analyses, the German version of the PROMIS Anger Scale can be recommended for use in research and practice; however, further investigations using clinical data are needed. The normative data will allow researchers and clinicians an interpretation of the test scores in future applications
Traumatic Events and Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
Adolescent patients with SUD reported 3-times higher rates of TEs, and a 5-time higher prevalence of PTSD following TEs, than the general adolescent population. Adolescent SUD patients with PTSD reported more severe substance use problems than patients without PTSD-regardless of previous TEs. Longitudinal studies are needed in order to investigate the temporal relationship between TEs, PTSD and SUD
Better together? Cooperation between youth welfare office and child and adolescent psychiatry
Multicultural assessment of child and adolescent psychopathology with Aseba and SDQ instruments
Around the world, cultural blending and conflict pose challenges for assessment and understanding of psychopathology. Economical, evidence‐based, culturally robust assessment is needed for research, for answering public health questions, and for evaluating immigrant, refugee, and minority children. This article applies multicultural perspectives to behavioral, emotional, and social problems assessed on dimensions describing children's functioning…
Tic Frequency Decreases during Short-term Psychosocial Stress – An Experimental Study on Children with Tic Disorders
It has been suggested that psychosocial stress influences situational fluctuations of tic frequency. However, evidence from experimental studies is lacking. The current study investigated the effects of the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST-C) on tic frequency in 31 children and adolescents with tic disorders. A relaxation and a concentration situation served as control conditions. Patients were asked either to suppress their tics or to "tic freely.…
Better together? Cooperation between youth welfare office and child and adolescent psychiatry
Traumatic Events and Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
Adolescent patients with SUD reported 3-times higher rates of TEs, and a 5-time higher prevalence of PTSD following TEs, than the general adolescent population. Adolescent SUD patients with PTSD reported more severe substance use problems than patients without PTSD-regardless of previous TEs. Longitudinal studies are needed in order to investigate the temporal relationship between TEs, PTSD and SUD
Delta – Dresdner Multimodale Therapie für Jugendliche mit chronischem Suchtmittelkonsum
Anxiety Is Associated With DPPIV Alterations in Children With Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Disorder
Background: Both selective mutism (SM) and social anxiety disorder (SAD) are severe pediatric anxiety disorders with the common trait of behavioral inhibition (BI). The underlying pathophysiology of these disorders remains poorly understood, however converging evidence suggests that alterations in several peripheral molecular pathways might be involved. In a pilot study, we investigated alterations in plasma molecular markers (dipeptidyl peptidas…
Family and Developmental History of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be made early in childhood, but also later in adolescence or adulthood. In the latter cases, concerns about an individual's behavior typically lead to consultation of a mental health professional (MHP). As part of the initial clinical examination by the MHP, a clinical diagnostic interview is performed, in order to obtain the patient's history, and may lead to the hypothesis of ASD. We w…
Is the Combination of Ados and ADI-R Necessary to Classify ASD? Rethinking the “Gold Standard” in Diagnosing ASD
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires extensive clinical expertise and training as well as a focus on differential diagnoses. The diagnostic process is particularly complex given symptom overlap with other mental disorders and high rates of co-occurring physical and mental health concerns. The aim of this study was to conduct a data-driven selection of the most relevant diagnostic information collected from a behavior observation and…
Assessing anger and irritability in children
Based on first psychometric analyses, the German version of the PROMIS Anger Scale can be recommended for use in research and practice; however, further investigations using clinical data are needed. The normative data will allow researchers and clinicians an interpretation of the test scores in future applications
Autism Spectrum Disorder and IQ – A Complex Interplay
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized as a very heterogeneous child-onset disorder, whose heterogeneity is partly determined by differences in intelligence quotient (IQ). Older epidemiological studies suggested that the IQ-related spectrum tends to be skewed to the left, i.e., a larger proportion of individuals with ASD have below average intelligence, while only few individuals with ASD may have an IQ above average. This picture change…
Attenuated Psychotic Symptoms in Adolescents With Chronic Cannabis and MDMA Use
Our results indicate that MDMA use additional to cannabis use is associated with APS among adolescent SUD patients. Contrary to our expectations, we did not see an association of cannabis use and APS. We speculate that cannabis increases the risk for psychosis after a longer period of use and in combination with other risk factors, such as trauma history. Clinicians should screen for APS among SUD patients using MDMA and cannabis in order to adap…
Abilities and Disabilities—Applying Machine Learning to Disentangle the Role of Intelligence in Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders
Using ML algorithms showed that a small set of ADOS/2 items could help clinicians to more accurately detect ASD in clinical practice across all IQ levels and to increase diagnostic accuracy especially in individuals with below and above average IQ level
Enhancing neuroimaging genetics through meta-analysis for Tourette syndrome (Enigma-TS)
Tourette syndrome (TS) is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics, and high-comorbidity rates with other neuropsychiatric disorders. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety disorders (AXDs) are among the most prevalent TS comorbidities. To date, studies on TS brain structure and function have been limited in size wit…
Using machine learning to improve diagnostic assessment of ASD in the light of specific differential and co‐occurring diagnoses
BACKGROUND: Diagnostic assessment of ASD requires substantial clinical experience and is particularly difficult in the context of other disorders with behavioral symptoms in the domain of social interaction and communication. Observation measures such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) do not take into account such co-occurring disorders. METHOD: We used a well-characterized clinical sample of individuals (n = 1,251) that had re…
Study protocol
This study will create a setting-specific manual for vulnerable adolescents suffering from SUDs, and, in many cases, from co-occurring mental disorders. If shown to be effective, DELTA-JU can be disseminated within other institutions of youth welfare
Family and developmental history of female versus male adolescents with ADHD
Background Gender and sex differences in the development of children and adolescents are commonly found in the psychiatric examination. Family and developmental history is an important part of the clinical diagnostic interview, the basic examination technique. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with diagnosis-specific markers in family and development history. However, it is unclear to what extent ADHD-specific signs an…
Dynamic functional connectivity in anorexia nervosa
BACKGROUND: The onset of anorexia nervosa (AN) frequently occurs during adolescence and is associated with preoccupation with body weight and shape and extreme underweight. Altered resting state functional connectivity in the brain has been described in individuals with AN, but only from a static perspective. The current study investigated the temporal dynamics of functional connectivity in adolescents with AN and how it relates to clinical featu…
How culture affects the way in which psychopathologies manifest in behavior
BACKGROUND: Internalizing disorders in children and adolescents are about as frequent as externalizing disorders in the US, but three times more prevalent than externalizing disorders in China. AIMS: To examine why and how mental predispositions and stress lead to psychopathology in general and manifest as internalizing or externalizing problems in particular, and which role intercultural differences may play in understanding this. METHOD: A revi…
Evaluation of the multimodal Delta therapy for adolescents with substance use disorders
DELTA showed small effects on SUD-related and depression-related variables. However, the interpretation is limited by the small sample size. Nonetheless, the DELTA intervention is viable in SUD outpatient treatment and will be further evaluated. Clinical trial registration : The study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov under NCT03444974. Registered February, 26th 2018 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03444974)
Complex, low‐intensity, individualised naturalistic developmental behavioural intervention in toddlers and pre‐schoolers with autism spectrum disorder
BACKGROUND: Naturalistic developmental behavioural interventions (NDBI) may improve social communication in toddlers/pre-school aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Here, we study efficacy of the low-intensity, complex NDBI 'Frankfurt Early Intervention Program for ASD' (A-FFIP) over 1 year by a confirmatory phase-III, prospective, randomised, controlled, parallel-group study with two treatment arms over four centres. METHODS: Main …
Effectiveness comparison of an indicated child-centered group prevention program for disruptive behavior problems in children with vs. without co-occurring emotional problems
The effectiveness of the Baghira training is not negatively affected by co-occurring emotional problems/anxiety. However, as emotional problems/anxiety do not simultaneously improve, an additional training targeting these problems for respective children seems necessary
Differential effects of a single dose of Lisdexamfetamine and Guanfacine on cognitive function in children with ADHD
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03333668?term=NCT03333668&rank=1#study-plan, identifier NCT03333668
Reduced contextual influence on decision conflict during delay discounting persists after weight-restoration in anorexia nervosa
Prior research has investigated whether the capacity of individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) to forgo food rewards in their pursuit of thinness may manifest as more delayed gratification in delay discounting tasks, but results have been mixed. In a previous study examining mouse-cursor movement trajectories during a delay discounting task, underweight patients with AN made similar decisions relative to healthy controls, but displayed more stabl…
Caring for a child with cancer
Parents of children facing cancer are subject to psychological distress. In this study, we explored whether the time that had passed since a child's cancer diagnosis was associated with parents' distress levels and whether parental sense of competence (PSOC) moderated this association. Forty-four parents of children with cancer who were hospitalized during 2022 participated. Parents completed questionnaires and provided hair samples for the exami…
Avoidance habit learning after recovery from anorexia nervosa
BACKGROUND: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) has been linked to altered self-regulatory control processes and maladaptive habitual avoidance behavior. Both goal-directed and habit systems may be relevant to AN, in which restrictive eating behavior can appear highly deliberate and increasingly automatic over time. A previous fMRI study identified behavioral and neural markers hinting at heightened self-regulatory control ('overcontrol') during an avoidance h…
Psychology (22 works) · Medicine (20 works) · Clinical Psychology (18 works) · Psychiatry (18 works) · Clinical Psychology (13 works) · Developmental psychology (12 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (11 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (8 works) · Autism (7 works) · Autism spectrum disorder (7 works)