Frederike Schröpfer, BSc
Translational Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Lübeck
- Occupational Therapist, Research Assistant, PhD student
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Translational Psychiatry, PhD student
Education
2012 – 2015
Certified Occupational Therapist
2018 – 2021
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy
University of Lübeck, Germany
2022 – 2025
Master of Science in Health Care Sciences, with a focus on Research in Therapeutic Professions
University of Lübeck, Germany
Professional Experience
2015 – 2023
Occupational Therapist, Department of Psychiatry
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
Certified CBASP Therapist, ACT Therapist & GSK Trainer
2023 – 2025
Study Nurse, Translational Psychiatry
University of Lübeck, Germany
2025 – present
Research assistant, Translational Psychiatry
University of Lübeck, Germany
My research focuses on promoting the early detection of mental disorders, particularly by highlighting adolescence as a critical period. I am particularly interested in identifying prodromal indicators in adolescents, especially those born prematurely or with very low birth weight, who are at increased risk of developing mental disorders. This approach aims to increase the timeliness of interventions and improve outcomes in mental health care.
- Key words: Adolescence, Early detection, Prodromal indicators, Preterm birth, Mental disorders
Schröpfer, F.*, Greif, E.*, Dudko, J., Göbel, L., Kühl, R., Roese, K., Lipp, M., Obleser, J., Göpel, W., Borgwardt, S., & Franzen, L. (2026). Mental health outcomes in young adolescents born preterm reveal the need for earlier screening [Preprint]. OSF. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/RJTEP
Schröpfer, F., Greif, E., Eickhoff, S., Schewe, H., Wiese, J., Derner, N., Heller, L., Andreou, C., Röse, K., Obleser, J., Göpel, W., Borgwardt, S., & Franzen, L. The impact of premature birth and low birth weight on motor, visual, and cognitive skills and mental health in adolescence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Published 14 Jan 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-025-02937-w
Schröpfer, F., Greif, E., Eickhoff, S., Schewe, H., Wiese, J., Derner, N., Heller, L., Andreou, C., Röse, K., Obleser, J., Göpel, W., Borgwardt, S., & Franzen, L. Serving the first PASTA plate: initial evidence for a link between visual-motor integration and mental health. Neuroscience Applied, 5, 106350. doi:10.1016/j.nsa.2025.106350.
Schröpfer, F., Greif, E., Eickhoff, S., Schewe, H., Wiese, J., Derner, N., Heller, L., Andreou, C., Röse, K., Obleser, J., Göpel, W., Borgwardt, S., & Franzen, L. Serving the first PASTA plate: Initial evidence for a link between visual-motor integration and mental health. Neuroscience Applied, 5, 106350. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nsa.2025.106350
Drawing on my background as a trained occupational therapist, I bring a distinct translational perspective to scientific research by bridging the gap between clinical practice and experimental methodology. My ability to communicate complex findings was recognized early in my career with a Poster Award at the 2017 CBASP Network Meeting in Munich. I am dedicated to leveraging this clinical insight to ensure that scientific advancements remain patient-centered and functionally relevant.