Dr David Bürgin is a developmental health psychologist and resilience researcher and Senior Research Associate at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research Department, University Psychiatric Hospital Basel. His work focuses on the biological, psychosocial and socioecological embeddings and sequalae of child maltreatment and other stressors, especially their impact on mental health and social participation in adolescence and young adulthood. He aims to inform efforts and policies that enable young people to thrive amid adversity.
Dr. David Bürgin
Dr David Bürgin is a developmental health psychologist and resilience researcher and Senior Research Associate at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research Department, University Psychiatric Hospital Basel. His work focuses on the biological, psychosocial and socioecological embeddings and sequalae of child maltreatment and other stressors, especially their impact on mental health and social participation in adolescence and young adulthood. He aims to inform efforts and policies that enable young people to thrive amid adversity.
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What are the most important life events for teens
Most adolescents and young adults identify positive, everyday milestones—such as education, relationships and growing independence—as the most important events in their lives, rather than crises. However, those with higher anxiety and depression are more likely to emphasise stressful experiences and interpersonal difficulties, highlighting how mental health shapes the way life events are perceived. Blog by David Bürgin on his recent paper.
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