Caroline Jung-Sievers

Caroline Jung-Sievers is a Research Associate and Specialist in Public Health at the Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology (IBE) within the Faculty of Medicine at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Her work focuses on evidence-based public health approaches with specialization in mental health services and biopsychosocial frameworks.

Dr. Jung-Sievers holds a medical doctorate (Dr. med.) and a Master of Science (MSc) degree, though specific educational institutions and graduation years are not detailed in available sources. Her academic journey has led to expertise in epidemiological methods and public health intervention design.

Her research centers on Public Mental Health, particularly depression care in primary settings, where she investigates collaborative care models, social determinants of mental health, and digital health interventions. Significant contributions include evaluating pandemic impacts on child/adolescent mental health, disaster-related quality of life, and workplace health promotion. Her methodological strengths span systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and mixed-methods studies, consistently applying biopsychosocial perspectives to complex public health challenges.

Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Optimization of depression care through collaborative models and deprescribing strategies, (2) Mental health consequences of societal disruptions (pandemics, floods), and (3) Development of evidence-based public health frameworks. Her work frequently addresses implementation gaps in primary care settings while emphasizing patient-centered approaches and social context.

Dr. Jung-Sievers actively contributes to the POKAL Study Group (Predictors and Outcomes in primary depression Care), which develops innovative collaborative care approaches for depression. She also participates in the Evidence-Based Public Health and Biopsychosocial Health working groups at IBE, fostering interdisciplinary research that integrates biological, psychological, and social dimensions of population health. Her recent involvement in the COSMO study demonstrates expertise in large-scale pandemic impact monitoring.