(1/4) Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Franziska Motka explored this question in her PhD at our department, completed on Oct 20, 2025. She investigated the psychological and neurobiological processes that keep chronic smoking going – and how they can be changed.

We have also prepared videos for all who are interested in this subject: bit.ly/3GoUbdF

Excited to be co-hosting a workshop with the legendary Patti Robinson at the ACBS WC 2025 in New Orleans. We will show you how to use predictive coding theory (PCT) to develop powerful ACT interventions using a process-based perspective.

#SPRKrakow2025 now with correct hashtag

Conclusion: EMA is feasible but it doesn’t really explain additional outcome variance.

Here, @kopf-beck.bsky.social shows how to use EMA to detect early treatment responders (OPTIMA trial) #SPRKrakow2025

If you’re heading to @sprofficial.bsky.social meeting in Krakow, check out our panels on tech, personalization, & precision in psychotherapy! 📱 Enhancing Clinical Practice w/ EMA (Fri, 11:30am) 📊 Innovations in Personalization/Precision in Therapy (Sat, 2pm) 🧠 Neuroscience in Therapy (Sat, 3:15pm)

Our historical and meta-analytic overview of 562 RCTs on psychotherapies for depression was just published in the April Issue of the American Psychologist. The evidence that therapies are effective is strong and growing every year. www.americanpsychologist-digital.org/americanpsyc...

Die DGPs bekennt sich klar zur Wissenschaftsfreiheit. Forschung braucht Unabhängigkeit, Offenheit & internationale Kooperation – für Erkenntnis, Fortschritt & Demokratie. Statement (Deutsch & Englisch) hier 👉 www.dgps.de/aktuelles/de... @evalottabrakemeier.bsky.social