On February 10, 2025, the second theme day organized by the MentalGestärkt initiative and the Working Group for Sports Psychology (asp) took place at the German Sport University. Participants were treated to an engaging program centered on the topic of “Hate Speech and Social Media.” The event was…

On October 8, 2025, at the MixedZone event hosted by SID and Sky Deutschland in Cologne, Jens Kleinert shared with participants that mental strength is a very complex topic that affects our abilities, our mindset, and our resilience. A key message was that mental strength and mental health issues…

At Macromedia University’s Resilience Day on November 12, 2025, Marion Sulprizio, at the invitation of Prof. Oliver Lohmar, presented the ideas behind MentalGestärkt to students and faculty. The focus was primarily on applying lessons from competitive sports to everyday life, dealing with pressure…

How does exercise affect the mother and child? Which recommendations are considered scientifically sound? And what are the potential risks? In their new reference book, “Exercise During Pregnancy: A Guide for Obstetric and Gynecological Counseling,” Marion Sulprizio and Jens Kleinert provide a…

As part of the Romanian Sports Science University Day in Cluj-Napoca, Prof. Markus Raab delivered a keynote address on applied sports psychology and demonstrated how research can be successfully applied in practice.

This symposium was organized by the Professional Association of German Psychologists (bdp) in collaboration with the German Soccer Academy (DFB Academy) and focused on the crucial role of mental well-being in soccer. The event, tailored for psychologists and sports psychologists, highlighted the…

Organized by Athleten Deutschland e.V., a digital discussion on mental health will be held on May 19, 2025. Under the title “More Than Muscles—Talking About Mental Challenges,” you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences, doubts, shame, or fears. The virtual space is provided by Athleten…

Organized by Athleten Deutschland e.V., a digital discussion on mental health will be held on two dates in August. Under the title “More Than Muscles—Talking About Mental Challenges,” you can share your experiences, doubts, feelings of shame, or fears. The virtual space is provided by Athleten…

The research project “Motivation-Image Fit in Handball” (MIPHa) analyzes the motivations and image of handball from the perspective of children and adolescents in order to develop concrete recommendations for action on how to rekindle long-term enthusiasm for handball among more children and…

In cooperation with the German Sport University Cologne and the “SafeClubs” project, the German Sports Youth (dsj) hosted the “Safe Sport in Safe Clubs” forum, providing valuable insights over two days on how to create safe club structures in sports. At the “Safe Sport in Safe Clubs” forum last…