Our seven sections work in close cooperation with other research units, including other specialist sections, the IAP Institute for Applied Psychology, other schools of the ZHAW and universities.

• Applied Cognitive Psychology
• Diagnostics and Counselling
• Developmental and Family Psychology
• Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology
• Media Psychology
• Organization Development and Consulting
• Traffic, Safety and Environmental Psychology

With their know-how in teaching and research, the sections contribute towards solving individual and societal issues in the following areas:

1. Mental health and well-being
2. Experience and behaviour in the context of social and technological innovations
3. Dealing with risks and decision making
4. Diversity of human development, forms of work and life