Dr. Poul Videbech

Professor

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Biography

Poul Bror Hemming Videbech is a Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on affective disorders, primarily depression, utilizing imaging techniques. His research explores the interplay between mental and somatic illnesses, particularly in the intersection of psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, and obstetrics. He is also interested in mental health in pregnant and nursing individuals. His current research targets severe forms of depression, seeking new mechanisms to develop innovative treatments and investigating alternative therapies such as wake therapy for depression. He participates in trials involving magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression and studies the use of dogs in care homes. His guidance extends to a research project concerning postpartum depression, with planned studies examining ECT's mechanisms, hippocampal changes in patients post-depression onset, and the role of gut flora in depression treatment. He has delivered numerous public lectures on psychiatric topics and authored several popular books, contributing extensively to media discussions on psychiatry and societal issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and leading research in clinical psychiatry.

Professor

— Present

Department Q, Aarhus University Hospital • Aarhus, Denmark

Oversaw psychiatric research and clinical practices.

Professor

— Present

Center for Psychiatric Research, Aarhus University Hospital • Aarhus, Denmark

Led research programs in psychiatry.

Consultant

— Present

Department of Biological Psychiatry, Aarhus University Hospital • Aarhus, Denmark

Provided clinical services and conducted research.

Resident

— Present

Aarhus University Hospital • Aarhus, Denmark

Trained in various areas of psychiatry.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.