Anette Kersting

Prof. Anette Kersting is a Professor of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the University of Leipzig, serving as Director of the University's Clinic and Policlinic of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy. Her career includes roles at Hannover Medical School, the University of Kiel, and the University of Münster. She holds a Venia Legendi (Habilitation) in Psychosomatic Medicine, Psychiatry, and Psychotherapy.

Education:

• MD from Hannover Medical School (1979-1985)
• Doctoral degree from Hannover Medical School (1985)
• Specialist certification in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (1996)

Her research focuses on internet-based psychotherapy, E-Mental-Health systems, and treating disorders such as PTSD, Prolonged Grief Disorder, and Eating Disorders. Notable work includes studying neural mechanisms of grief and digital intervention efficacy.

Publications highlight trends in digital mental health solutions, societal attitudes toward reproductive health, and refugee mental health. Editorial roles include Archives of Women’s Mental Health and Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie.

Awards include the Christina Barz-Award (1994) and multiple society presentation awards. Research emphasizes translational clinical studies and public health policy implications.