Lasse Brandt

Dr. Lasse Brandt is a Clinical Professor and Senior Physician at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, where he leads the Evidence-Based Mental Health Research Group, Consultative Psychiatry Unit, and oversees teaching activities. His affiliation is within the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Charité Mitte Campus. He holds leadership roles in both clinical and academic psychiatry, focusing on evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Brandt’s research primarily addresses mental health challenges in the context of global environmental crises, including climate change’s impact on psychiatric disorders, addiction patterns during pandemics, and antipsychotic treatment efficacy. His work integrates clinical data analysis with public health policy advocacy, emphasizing intersectional and systemic approaches to mental health.

Key research areas include antipsychotic drug use, relapse prediction in schizophrenia, and the psychosocial implications of environmental degradation. He has contributed to position papers for European and German psychiatric associations, underscoring the need for climate-sensitive mental health strategies. His teaching responsibilities highlight his commitment to advancing clinical training in evidence-based practices.

While no explicit awards are listed, his leadership roles and prolific research output reflect significant contributions to clinical psychiatry and public health. His research group actively explores emerging issues in mental health, including the dual challenges of substance use and pandemic-related behavioral changes.