Heike Dech

Prof. Dr. Heike Dech serves as Professor of Social Medicine and Social Psychiatry at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin) since 2006. Previously, she held the position of Professor of Social Medicine at EFH Darmstadt. Her professional practice includes clinical work at the University Hospitals of Heidelberg and Gießen, with specialized focus on networking outpatient and inpatient healthcare services for mentally ill, disabled, and elderly populations.

Dr. Dech's research interests center on social psychiatric approaches, intercultural healthcare considerations, and geriatric medicine. Her academic career includes international stays in Kenya, Canada, and Great Britain, which have informed her global perspective on healthcare systems. She specializes in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and clinical geriatrics with particular attention to community-based care models that address complex patient needs across cultural contexts.

Her work emphasizes the development of integrated care systems that connect different healthcare settings to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable populations. Dr. Dech's research aligns with ASH Berlin's focus on health and healthcare research, particularly in social psychiatry and geriatric care.

Dr. Dech maintains an active presence at ASH Berlin with office in Room 508, telephone contact +49 30 99245-508, and email dech@ash-berlin.eu. Her contributions support the university's mission of applied research that develops and scientifically validates new approaches in social and health-oriented practice.