Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Bechdolf

psychiatry and psychotherapy

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
88%	30 years	9.5/10	$$$	327	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Berlin

Health facility

Vivantes Hospital Am Urban Berlin-Kreuzberg

Medical unit

Department of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychosomatics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Bechdolf is a highly experienced psychiatrist and psychotherapist with 29 years of experience. He specializes in preventing and treating mental disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and psychosis. Dr. Bechdolf has an impressive CV, including completing his medical studies at renowned universities, obtaining additional qualifications in psychotherapy, and conducting extensive research in the field. He has published 327 scientific publications, focusing on the prediction of bipolar disorder using machine learning and structural MRI features, psychotherapeutic interventions for patients with psychosis and addiction, and the prevention of mental disorders. Dr. Bechdolf's expertise has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Gerd Huber Award for preventing psychosis and the Innovation Award from Commercial Health Allianz insurance. He is also actively involved in various professional organizations and committees, focusing on early detection and intervention of mental disorders, preventing coercion, and promoting mental health. Dr. Bechdolf serves as the Head of the Department of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychosomatics at Vivantes Hospital Am Urban Berlin-Kreuzberg. Dr. Bechdolf's extensive experience, dedication to research, and involvement in professional communities make him an excellent choice for patients seeking top-quality psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care. His innovative approaches and contributions to the mental health field make him a respected and trusted expert.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1987-1994 Studied human medicine at the Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University Aachen and the Free University of Berlin
1994-1996 Resident at the psychiatric clinic and polyclinic of the Free University of Berlin (Director: Prof. Dr. H. Helmchen)
1995-1996 Advanced training in psychotherapy based on depth psychology to obtain the additional title "Psychotherapy", Free University of Berlin
1996 Obtaining a license for medical practice
1996 Promotion to a doctor of medicine at the Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University Aachen on the topic: "Self-awareness of vulnerability, prodromal symptoms and coping responses to affective psychoses"
1997-2002 Resident at the Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University Hospital in Cologne (Director: Prof. Dr. J. Klosterketter)
1997-2002 Further training in behavioral therapy for the additional qualification in psychotherapy for doctors at the Academy of Behavioral Therapy in Cologne, further seminars and workshops with H.D. Brenner, I. Falloon, P. Garety, F. Kanfer, M. Linehan, K. Hahlweg, J. Margraf, P. McFarlane, H.U. Wittchen, V. Roder
2001-2003 Obtaining specialization in psychiatry and psychotherapy
2005-2007 Master of Science, studied health economics and hospital management at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Alexianer Hospital Krefeld, thesis topic: "Clinical effectiveness and direct costs of multi-professional community psychiatric treatment of acute conditions using a case study of integrative psychiatric treatment"
2007 Licensing in psychiatry and psychotherapy and a teaching license for the subject of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Cologne, the topic of the habilitation work: "Cognitive behavioral therapy in people with an increased risk of psychosis in a prodrome distant from psychosis - a contribution to the prevention of schizophrenic disorders"

Experience

1994-1996 Internship at the psychiatric clinic and polyclinic of the Free University of Berlin (Director: Prof. Dr. H. Helmchen)
1999 Development and evaluation of psychotherapeutic interventions for patients with psychosis, with dual diagnoses of psychosis and addiction, and for people at increased risk for psychosis
2001 Lecturer of the Department at the German Society of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Neurology, Association of European Psychiatrists, International Association for Early Psychosis, International Society for Psychotherapy of Schizophrenia and Related Psychoses, Working Group on Psychoeducation, Academy of Behavioral Therapy Cologne, Association for German Psychotherapy of Psychosis
2002-2007 Senior Physician, Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy, University Hospital Cologne (Director: Prof. Dr. J. Klosterketter)
2007 Associate Professor, University of Melbourne
2007-2008 Consultant Psychiatrist, Senior Physician and German Research Foundation Grant Holder, ORYGEN Youth Health in Melbourne (Director: Prof. P. D. McGorry)
2008-2012 Senior Doctor at the Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University Hospital in Cologne
2012 Professor at the University Hospital of Cologne
2012 Chief Physician, Department of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychosomatics, Vivantes Hospital Am Urban Berlin-Kreuzberg and Vivantes Hospital Berlin-Friedrichshain, academic teaching hospitals Charite University Hospital Berlin

Awards & Memberships

2008 Gerd Huber Award for the prevention of psychosis
2008 Independent Researcher Award, National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
2011 Innovation Award, Commercial health Allianz insurance
2011 Psychotherapy Award of the German Society of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Neurology
2016 Poster Prize from German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology
2017 Award for Fritz-on-tour
2018 Team Award from Otsuka Pharma
2018 2nd Place, Quality of Life Award from Lilly Pharma for individual accommodation and support
2019 Nursing Award (a team intervention to increase participation and reduce coercion), German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology
Deputy Head, Department of the prevention, German Society of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics, and Neurology
Deputy Press Secretary of the working group of chief doctors of psychiatric departments of general hospitals and specialized hospitals in Berlin
Spokesman of the medical commission of the Chief Doctors of the Clinics of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the Municipal Hospital of the Vivantes Berlin Group
Head of the working group in early detection and early intervention of mental disorders
Member of the expert group in schizophrenia and psychosocial interventions
Member of the working group in sustained employment and innovative forms of care
Member of the working group on prevention of coercion: “Prevention and Treatment of Aggressive Behavior in Adults”
Member of the executive committee of chief doctors of psychiatry and psychotherapy clinics of general hospitals
Member of the special committee for hospital planning in Berlin
Founding Member of the German Society for Psychoeducation
Member of the board of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders
Member of the task force on prodromes of bipolar disorders
Member of the section on the prevention of mental disorders, European Psychiatric Association
Member of the thematic working group on prevention of mental disorders - promotion of mental health, European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
Member of the International Early Psychosis Association