Mental Health

EXOMIND: How Magnetic Stimulation Can Improve Mental Strength

Less stress, better focus, greater peace of mind: EXOMIND aims to improve mental resilience through magnetic stimulation. Dr. Neda Nabavi explains how the treatment works, what changes she has observed in her patients, and why she considers brain health essential to longevity medicine.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Dr. med. Neda Nabavi

Wechseljahre Psyche Frau verschwommen Reizbar Angst Depression

Irritable, Exhausted, Anxious: What Menopause Does to Your Mental Health

Menopause can affect mood, sleep, and concentration – and some women experience anxiety or depressive symptoms for the first time. Psychotherapist Sandra Tschöpe explains why this can happen and which warning signs should be taken seriously.

Marianne Waldenfels

Preventing Dementia: What Two Neurologists Recommend for a Healthy Brain

How can we keep our brains healthy for as long as possible? Neurologists Prof. Dr. Stefan Lorenzl and Dr. Georg Haber explain how exercise, sleep, nutrition, and social connections can support brain health – and which warning signs may point to the early stages of dementia.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Prof. Dr. Stefan Lorenzl – Chefarzt Neurologie und Palliativmedizin Krankenhaus Agatharied

An interview with

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Lorenzl

An interview with

Dr. med. Georg Haber

Stress Is Not the Real Problem: What Actually Takes a Toll on Our Hearts

Deadline pressure, constant availability, little time to recover: stress is often unavoidable in everyday life. But when does it actually become a risk to the heart? Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Uwe Nixdorff explains why recovery is crucial — and how chronic stress can even be measured.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Prof. Dr. Uwe Nixdorff

Hangxiety: Why Alcohol Can Make You Feel Anxious the Next Day

Headaches, thirst, nausea – the physical effects of alcohol are well known. But a hangover can affect the mind too. New studies shed light on why some people feel especially anxious, restless, or low the next day

Marianne Waldenfels

When Stress Makes You Sick

Feel good, live better: In this podcast episode, Prof. Dr. Uwe Nixdorff explains the devastating effects of stress — and how you can protect yourself.

Christine Bürg

An interview with

Prof. Dr. Uwe Nixdorff

ADHD in Adults: Why So Many People Are Diagnosed Today

ADHD isn't just a childhood condition. More and more adults are being diagnosed, often after years of uncertainty. Psychiatrist Prof. Andreas Menke explains how to recognize ADHD, which treatments can help, and why the condition can also come with unique strengths.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

Overcoming Panic Attacks: "Anyone Can Learn to Calm Their Nervous System"

Racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness — panic attacks often seem to come out of nowhere. Psychotherapist Klara Hanstein explains what happens in the body, what brings immediate relief, and how people can overcome the fear for good.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

TikTok Diagnoses: Why Only One in Five Videos About ADHD, Depression, and Narcissism Is Factually Accurate

A new study examines TikTok videos about ADHD, depression, and narcissism. A psychiatrist explains the risks of self-diagnosis

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

With

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

How to Stay Mentally Strong in Uncertain Times

Neurologist and psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Volker Busch on anxiety, rumination, humor, and the mental immune system

Christine Bürg

Buchstaben Depression aus Holzsteinen auf rotem Untergrund

Antidepressants: Why Many Patients Feel Worse at First

Many patients feel worse when starting antidepressants. Psychiatrist Prof. Andreas Menke explains why anxiety, restlessness, or nausea can increase at first — and why patients should not give up too quickly

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

With

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

ADHD in Women: Why So Many Receive a Late Diagnosis

Inner restlessness, emotional exhaustion, and years of misdiagnoses: Many women live with undiagnosed ADHD for decades. An interview with ADHD expert Dr. Astrid Neuy-Lobkowicz about neurodivergence in the second half of life, late diagnoses, and new ways to improve quality of life

Marianne Waldenfels