Research areas: Developmental pathways leading to developmental psychopathology, social and emotional development, biological at risk children (very preterm children), school and sibling bullying, infant regulatory problems (crying, feeding, sleeping) and parenting.

Bavarian Longitudinal Study (BLS) Project Website

SRCD 2019 Biennial Meeting

Professor Dieter Wolke invited to talk on ‘Infant regulatory problems and their implications for subsequent development’ at the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) 2019 Biennial Meeting in Baltimore, USA – March 2019.    

Managing the link and strengthening transition from child to adult mental health Care in Europe (MILESTONE): background, rationale and methodology

Transition from distinct Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) is beset with multitude of problems affecting continuity of care for young people with mental health needs. Transition-related discontinuity of care is a major health, socioeconomic and societal challenge globally. The overall aim of the Managing the Link and Strengthening Transition from Child to Adult Mental Health Care in Europe (MILESTONE) project (2014–19) is to improve transition from CAMHS to AMHS in diverse healthcare settings across Europe. MILESTONE focuses on current service provision in Europe, new transition-related measures, long term outcomes of young people leaving CAMHS, improving transitional care through ‘managed transition’, ethics of transitioning and the training of health care professionals.

Preterm Birth/Low Birth Weight and Markers Reflective of Wealth in Adulthood: A Meta-analysis

Preterm birth and/or low birth weight (PT/LBW) increases the risk of cognitive deficits, which suggests an association between PT/LBW and lower wealth in adulthood. Nevertheless, studies have revealed inconsistent findings so far.

The objectives of this study was to systematically investigate whether PT/LBW is associated with markers of adulthood wealth.