Sarah Laura Pischel

Sarah Laura Pischel is a Researcher at the Chair of Work, Organizational and Business Psychology at Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg. She also holds a part-time role as a Psychologist at Asklepios Klinik Nord Ochsenzoll (2023–2024) and has contributed to significant research projects like Care4Care (2020–2023).

• Academic Education:
  • Doctorate (2018–2023) in Psychology from Helmut Schmidt University
  • M.Sc. in Psychology (2014–2017) from the University of Hamburg
  • B.Sc. in Psychology (2011–2014) from the University of Hamburg

Research Focus: Mental health of managers and employees, early warning signs of psychological overload, early detection of stress, handling mental health in the workplace, employee disclosure behaviors, and mindfulness. Her work explores how health-oriented leadership can mitigate burnout and promote well-being, particularly in digitized environments.

Publications span topics such as health-oriented leadership frameworks, early warning indicators for mental health, and interventions to improve psychosocial safety climates. She has co-authored studies on leadership behaviors, ICT hassles, and mental health training.

• Professional Memberships:
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychologie (DGPs)

Additional Roles: Trainer and facilitator for leadership development programs, including the Health-Oriented Leadership Process. Certified in mental strength training and conflict mediation.