Britta Seiffer

Britta Seiffer is a doctoral candidate and scientific staff member at the Institute for Sports Science within the Faculty of Science at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. She works in the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy research group under the Seniorprofessur of Prof. Hautzinger.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Psychology (2019) from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2017) from Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz

Seiffer's research primarily focuses on the intersection of physical activity and mental health. She investigates how sports and exercise can serve as preventive and therapeutic interventions for various mental health conditions. Her work particularly emphasizes ADHD treatment through physical activity, implementation of the "ImPuls" sports therapy program for individuals with mental illnesses, and examining protective factors for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research combines clinical psychology with sports science to develop evidence-based exercise interventions.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on evidence-based exercise interventions for mental health conditions, particularly ADHD. Her work employs rigorous methodologies including meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials to establish the efficacy of physical activity interventions. The research spans child and adolescent psychiatry, clinical psychology, and sports medicine, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration across these fields.

Seiffer is simultaneously pursuing training as a Psychological Psychotherapist (Behavior Therapy) at TAVT Tübingen since 2019, which complements her research activities. She has been involved in several significant research projects including the "ImPuls" healthcare research project focused on strengthening mental health through motivation and movement, and investigations into mental health during the pandemic.