Experts' telephone forum on September 15, 2026, on the topic: “When Depression Changes Your Life: What Solutions Does Modern Psychiatry Offer?”
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, another edition of the Volksstimmetelephone forum will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During this time, interested individuals will have the opportunity to ask experienced specialists their personal questions on the topic “When Depression Changes Your Life: What Solutions Does Modern Psychiatry Offer?”
The experts available will be Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Nickl-Jockschat, Director of the University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Magdeburg, and his Executive Senior Physician, PD Dr. med. Alexandra Neyazi. They will answer questions regarding prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of depression and provide information on modern treatment options in psychiatry.
If you have any of the questions listed below, please don’t hesitate to call us. Those interested can get advice on September 15, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. by calling 0391-532970.
Photo: Prof. Thomas Nickl-Jockschat, M.D., and Senior Physician Alexandra Neyazi, M.D., Ph.D. Photo: UMMD
- How can I recognize depression, and how does it differ from temporary low mood?
- What early signs might indicate that depression is developing?
- Can depression occur even when there is no obvious reason for it in one’s life?
- What role do genetic factors, stress, stressful life events, and other medical conditions play in the development of depression?
- What types of depression are there, and how do they differ from one another?
- How is depression diagnosed? Are there specific tests or examinations for this?
- When should you seek professional help?
- What treatment options are available for depression today?
- When is psychotherapy appropriate, and what methods are considered?
- What role do medications play in the treatment of depression?
- What treatment options are available if therapy isn’t effective?
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions and can profoundly change the lives of those affected. It not only affects mood but often also motivation, sleep, concentration, and performance. Family life, relationships, and one’s professional life can also suffer as a result. However, depression is not a personal weakness, nor is it something those affected must cope with alone. It is a serious illness that can now be treated with a variety of increasingly personalized approaches.
In recent years, significant progress has been made, particularly for people whose depression persists despite multiple treatment attempts or who have not responded adequately to previous therapies. The University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Magdeburg has therefore created a new inpatient and outpatient treatment program for patients with treatment-resistant depression. This provides those affected with additional options.
Not every phase of sadness, exhaustion, or lack of motivation is automatically depression. However, if symptoms persist over a longer period, become more severe, or significantly interfere with daily life, a professional evaluation should be sought. An early diagnosis can play a decisive role in initiating the appropriate treatment and preventing the condition from becoming chronic or leading to recurrent depressive episodes.