Corinna Jacobi

Corinna Jacobi is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and E-Mental Health at Technische Universität Dresden, leading the Department of Clinical Psychology and E-Mental Health. She holds a Diploma in Psychology (1982) and a Dr. rer. biol. hum. (1985) from Hannover Medical School, followed by a venia legendi in Clinical Psychology (1997). Her career includes roles as a clinical psychologist in psychosomatic hospitals, assistant professorships at the University of Hamburg and Stanford University, and endowed professorships at TU Dresden focusing on eating disorders and digital mental health.

Her research prioritizes e-mental health, developing and evaluating digital interventions for eating disorders, obesity, and mental health risk factors. She has pioneered cross-national studies on technology-based care models and prevention strategies targeting university populations. Key contributions include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on interventions like StudentBodies, ICare Prevent, and CORE, emphasizing scalability and accessibility.

Dr. Jacobi’s work bridges clinical practice and innovation, addressing gaps in mental health care delivery. She co-chairs the DGPPN/DGPs Task Force on E-Mental Health, advocating for evidence-based digital solutions. Her articles focus on intervention efficacy, adherence, and implementation challenges, with over 135 peer-reviewed publications and a SCOPUS h-index of 24.

• Education: Diploma Psychology (1982), Dr. rer. biol. hum. (1985), venia legendi (1997)
• Key Honors: Christina-Barz-Preis (1997), DGPPN/DGPs E-Mental Health Task Force (2016–present)
• Editorial Roles: International Journal of Eating Disorders (since 2004)