The research team at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Rostock comprises experts from various disciplines who collaborate on issues relating to the mental health of children and adolescents. Our goal is to gain scientifically sound insights that will contribute to improving diagnosis, treatment and care. To this end, we place particular emphasis on practice-oriented research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating clinical experience with innovative research approaches. The team’s work is guided by the needs of young patients and their families, with the aim of providing sustainable impetus for the further development of the field.The research team at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Rostock comprises experts from various disciplines who collaborate on issues relating to the mental health of children and adolescents. Our goal is to gain scientifically sound insights that will contribute to improving diagnosis, treatment and care. To this end, we place particular emphasis on practice-oriented research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating clinical experience with innovative research approaches. The team’s work is guided by the needs of young patients and their families, with the aim of providing sustainable impetus for the further development of the field.