Interview with Prof. Dr. Andreas Fallgatter
Podcast: Let's Talk About Women
Erschienen: 28.05.2026
Dauer: 28:18
How are sex and gender differences reflected in mental health research and care - from prevalence and symptoms to diagnosis and treatment?In this episode, Franziska talks to Andreas Fallgatter, Professor and Medical Director at the University Hospital Tübingen and spokesperson of the Tübingen site of the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG). Together, they talk about differences in prevalence and symptoms of mental health disorders between women and men, and discuss how well these differences are currently reflected in clinical practice. Prof. Fallgatter shares insights from both research and patient care, highlighting where psychiatry has made progress - and where important gaps remain. Looking ahead, Prof. Fallgatter outlines how we can better translate research into practice and what is needed to move toward more personalized and sex- and gender-sensitive approaches in psychiatry.Join us for a conversation at the intersection of neuroscience, clinical practice, and the future of mental health care.If you would like to get in touch with Prof. Fallgatter, you can find him here: https://www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/de/das-klinikum/mitarbeiter/profil/1572... or reach him at: andreas.fallgatter@med.uni-tuebingen.deTimestamps:00:26: Introduction of our guest Prof. Dr. Andreas Fallgatter01:53: Importance of sex/gender in mental health research & practice03:34: Prevalence differences in mental health disorders04:24: Examples of symptom differences in women vs. men across mental health disorders05:42: Risks of not recognizing sex/gender differences06:56: How the field has dealt with sex/gender differences in the past07:45: Has understanding of sex/gender influences in mental health changed?10:56: To what extent is sex/gender considered in diagnoses and treatment? 15:22: Overview of current projects on women’s mental health disorders18:19: The German Center for Mental Health (DZPG): Aims and goals21:58: Sex/gender sensitive approaches in the German Center for Mental Health22:54: Summary & key takeaways24:01: Research gaps and future directions in sex/gender differences in mental health27:32: Thank you and wrap up Outline & questions: Franziska WeinmarSound recording & Editing: Franziska Weinmar with the equipment of the IRTG2804Do you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions? Get in touch with us: irtg2804.podcast@gmail.comAre you intrigued by this topic and want to be kept updated? Follow us on twitter: @irtg2804 or instagram: @irtg2804 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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