Sarah Liebherz

Sarah Liebherz is the Head of Research Group at the Department of Medical Psychology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). She holds a Dr. phil. and Dipl.-Psych. in Psychology. Her research focuses on psychotherapy processes, patient decision-making, mental health interventions, depression treatment, suicide prevention, and the development of e-mental health tools. She has led studies on therapeutic techniques, informed consent in psychotherapy, and online suicide prevention programs. Her work emphasizes reducing stigma around mental health and improving healthcare communication through digital platforms.

Key areas of expertise include psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy analysis, healthcare decision support systems, and the validation of psychological assessment tools. She collaborates on projects addressing suicide literacy, stigma reduction, and coordinated ambulatory care for mental disorders. Her contributions span cross-cultural validation of measurement instruments and the evaluation of technology-based interventions for depression and anxiety.

Dr. Liebherz has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as *J Consult Clin Psych*, *PLOS ONE*, and *Psychiat Prax*. Her research integrates clinical practice with methodological rigor, focusing on real-world application of psychological findings. She actively contributes to academic networks like the European Liquid Biopsy Society and participates in interdisciplinary collaborations to advance mental health outcomes.