Lars Wöckel

Lars Wöckel is a prominent child and adolescent psychiatrist who leads the adolescent psychiatry department at the Integrated Psychiatry Winterthur – Zürcher Unterland (IPW) in Switzerland. With nearly 15 years of experience as the head of the Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Clienia Littenheid, Wöckel is recognized for his expertise in addressing school absenteeism, a growing concern among youth in Zurich. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying psychological issues that contribute to students' reluctance to attend school, such as anxiety and social pressures. As a father of two, Wöckel is also personally invested in the well-being of children and advocates for proactive approaches to help families and schools tackle this complex issue.