
Ulrich Hegerl
Ulrich Hegerl is the chairman of the German Depression Foundation and a well-respected expert in the field of psychiatry. He has voiced skepticism regarding the concept of high-functioning depression as a distinct diagnosis, arguing that it may be unnecessary and instead highlighting the need to recognize the diverse manifestations of depression in individuals who appear to function well in society.
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Ulrich Hegerl believes that high-functioning depression is an unnecessary fad diagnosis.
zwischen innerer Dunkelheit und äusserem GlanzNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-08-02


