Sören Schmidt

Prof. Dr. Sören Schmidt is Professor of Psychology in Social Work and Dean of the Department of Social Work and Health at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. He is also a core member of the research focus "Resource Orientation in the Tension Field of Individual and Society (RoSiG)".

Research Interests:

• ADHD across the lifespan – from childhood to adulthood and aging
• Development and validation of clinical diagnostic instruments for mental disorders
• Psychological stress assessment across age groups
• Impact of ADHD and personality on road traffic behavior
• Digital tools for mental health diagnostics and intervention
• Prevention and treatment programs for children and adolescents with ADHD

His work integrates psychological diagnostics with social work practice, aiming to improve care for individuals with mental disorders. He leads the revision and re-standardization of the ADHD screening for adults (ADHS-E) and collaborates with external institutes such as the Institute for Training Measures (IFS) in Hamburg on traffic-related ADHD studies.

Scientific Contributions:

• Over 50 peer-reviewed publications on ADHD, diagnostics, and mental health
• Active contributor to evidence-based diagnostic tools for ADHD in adults and adolescents
• Developer of web-based platforms for systemic psychotherapy evaluation

Advising and Grants:

While specific student names or grant details are not listed, Prof. Schmidt is involved in methodological workshops and research supervision within the Department of Social Work and Health. His role as Dean and professor implies active mentoring and advisory responsibilities for students and junior researchers.

Labs and Teams:

He is affiliated with the research focus "Resource Orientation in the Tension Field of Individual and Society (RoSiG)" at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, which supports interdisciplinary research in applied social sciences and health.