World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Dirk Lehr

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
46
Citations
7368
World Ranking
6471
National Ranking
307

Dirk Lehr publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dirk Lehr sits on this spectrum.

31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31 publications 705+

This scientist: 169 publications — 58th percentile

58% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Dirk Lehr D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dirk Lehr sits on this spectrum.

30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

Dirk Lehr is affiliated with Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany and has contributed extensively to research in psychology and health professions. Their scholarly focus spans several subfields of study, including general health professions, applied psychology, experimental and cognitive psychology, social psychology, and clinical psychology.

Their work covers a range of main research topics, which include:

  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Healthcare professionals' stress and burnout

Lehr's recent academic publications demonstrate a focus on internet- and app-based interventions and their effects on mental health conditions such as depression and stress. Notable papers include:

  • Efficacy and Moderators of Internet-Based Interventions in Adults with Subthreshold Depression: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2020), published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
  • Effect of an internet- and app-based stress intervention compared to online psychoeducation in university students with depressive symptoms: Results of a randomized controlled trial (2021), published in Internet Interventions
  • Quality and Adoption of COVID-19 Tracing Apps and Recommendations for Development: Systematic Interdisciplinary Review of European Apps (2021), published in Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • Effectiveness of a Guided Internet- and Mobile-Based Intervention for Patients with Chronic Back Pain and Depression (WARD-BP): A Multicenter, Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (2020), published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
  • A Web- and Mobile-Based Intervention for Comorbid, Recurrent Depression in Patients With Chronic Back Pain on Sick Leave (Get.Back): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial on Feasibility, User Satisfaction, and Effectiveness (2020), published in JMIR Mental Health

Coauthorship collaborations feature frequently with the following researchers:

  • David Daniel Ebert
  • Leif Boß
  • Claudia Buntrock
  • Harald Baumeister
  • Kai Spiegelhalder

Publications by Lehr are frequently found in specialized journals and venues including:

  • Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • BMC Public Health
  • Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
  • Internet Interventions
  • Somnologie - Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin

In addition to articles, Lehr has contributed to academic book publishing. One recorded book publication through Hogrefe Verlag is titled Dankbarkeit in der Psychotherapie, released in 2020.

Best Publications

  • The benefit of web- and computer-based interventions for stress : A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Elena Heber;David Daniel Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Pim Cuijpers;Pim Cuijpers

  • Do guided internet-based interventions result in clinically relevant changes for patients with depression? An individual participant data meta-analysis.

    Eirini Karyotaki;David Daniel Ebert;Liesje Donkin;Heleen Riper

  • Increasing the acceptance of internet-based mental health interventions in primary care patients with depressive symptoms. A randomized controlled trial

    D.D. Ebert;D.D. Ebert;D.D. Ebert;M. Berking;P. Cuijpers;D. Lehr

  • Effect of a Web-Based Guided Self-Help Intervention for Prevention of Major Depression in Adults with Subthreshold Depression : A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Claudia Buntrock;David Daniel Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Filip Smit

  • Reliability and Validity of Assessing User Satisfaction With Web-Based Health Interventions

    Leif Boß;Dirk Lehr;Dorota Reis;Christiaan Vis

  • Web-Based and Mobile Stress Management Intervention for Employees: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Elena Heber;Dirk Lehr;David Daniel Ebert;Matthias Berking

  • Effectiveness of an Internet- and App-Based Intervention for College Students With Elevated Stress: Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Mathias Harrer;Sophia Helen Adam;Rebecca Jessica Fleischmann;Harald Baumeister

  • Overcome procrastination: Enhancing emotion regulation skills reduce procrastination

    Marcus Eckert;David D Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Bernhard Sieland

  • Efficacy of a web-based intervention with mobile phone support in treating depressive symptoms in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial

    Stephanie Nobis;Dirk Lehr;David D aniel Ebert;Harald Baumeister

  • Self-guided internet-based and mobile-based stress management for employees: results of a randomised controlled trial.

    David Daniel Ebert;Elena Heber;Matthias Berking;Heleen Riper

  • Log in and breathe out: internet-based recovery training for sleepless employees with work-related strain – results of a randomized controlled trial

    Hanne Thiart;Dirk Lehr;David Daniel Ebert;Matthias Berking

  • Restoring depleted resources: Efficacy and mechanisms of change of an internet-based unguided recovery training for better sleep and psychological detachment from work.

    David Daniel Ebert;Matthias Berking;Hanne Thiart;Heleen Riper

  • Does Internet-based guided-self-help for depression cause harm? An individual participant data meta-analysis on deterioration rates and its moderators in randomized controlled trials.

    D. D. Ebert;L. Donkin;Gerhard Andersson;G. Andrews

  • Screening depressiver Störungen mittels Allgemeiner Depressions- Skala (ADS-K) und State-Trait Depressions Scales (STDS-T) Eine vergleichende Evaluation von Cut-Off-Werten

    Dirk Lehr;Andreas Hillert;Edgar Schmitz;Nadia Sosnowsky

  • Efficacy of an internet-based problem-solving training for teachers: results of a randomized controlled trial.

    David Daniel Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Leif Boß;Heleen Riper

  • Internet- and mobile-based stress management for employees with adherence-focused guidance : efficacy and mechanism of change

    David Daniel Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Elena Heber;Heleen Riper

  • Adherence to Internet-Based Mobile-Supported Stress Management: A Pooled Analysis of Individual Participant Data From Three Randomized Controlled Trials.

    Anna-Carlotta Zarski;Dirk Lehr;Matthias Berking;Heleen Riper;Heleen Riper

  • Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a web-based and mobile stress-management intervention for employees: design of a randomized controlled trial

    Elena Heber;David Daniel Ebert;David Daniel Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Stephanie Nobis

  • Effectiveness of a Web-Based Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Subthreshold Depression: Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial

    Claudia Buntrock;David Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Heleen Riper

  • The German Version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10): Evaluation of Dimensionality, Validity, and Measurement Invariance With Exploratory and Confirmatory Bifactor Modeling

    Dorota Reis;Dirk Lehr;Elena Heber;David Daniel Ebert

  • Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: A Health Economic Evaluation.

    Hanne Thiart;David Daniel Ebert;Dirk Lehr;Stephanie Nobis

  • Turning Good Intentions Into Actions by Using the Health Action Process Approach to Predict Adherence to Internet-Based Depression Prevention: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Anna Carlotta Zarski;Matthias Berking;Dorota Reis;Dirk Lehr

Frequent Co-Authors

David Daniel Ebert
David Daniel Ebert Technical University of Munich
Matthias Berking
Matthias Berking University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Heleen Riper
Heleen Riper Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Pim Cuijpers
Pim Cuijpers Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Harald Baumeister
Harald Baumeister University of Ulm
Filip Smit
Filip Smit Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Frank J. Snoek
Frank J. Snoek University of Amsterdam
Jessica de Bloom
Jessica de Bloom Tampere University
Gerhard Andersson
Gerhard Andersson Linköping University
Steffen Moritz
Steffen Moritz University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

External Links

Personal website of Dirk Lehr

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online degrees related to Psychology can open doors to rewarding careers in social work, behavioral analysis, and counseling. Students interested in social work may find opportunities through programs such as the most valuable online social work degrees in Tennessee or the best value online social work degrees in Texas. These degrees offer flexibility and affordability while preparing graduates for diverse roles supporting mental health and community wellbeing.

Another popular pathway is becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Prospective students should be aware of state-specific requirements, such as the Vermont bcba education requirements or guidance on how to become a bcba in Virginia. Meeting these requirements usually involves a specialized graduate degree, supervised fieldwork, and passing a certification exam.

Choosing the right online program is essential for career advancement. Accreditation, cost, and state licensure considerations should guide your research, ensuring you qualify for your desired psychology-related professions.

Best Scientists Citing Dirk Lehr

David Daniel Ebert

David Daniel Ebert

Technical University of Munich

Publications: 128

Harald Baumeister

Harald Baumeister

University of Ulm

Publications: 77

Pim Cuijpers

Pim Cuijpers

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Publications: 72

Gerhard Andersson

Gerhard Andersson

Linköping University

Publications: 61

Heleen Riper

Heleen Riper

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Publications: 54

Eirini Karyotaki

Eirini Karyotaki

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Publications: 30

Per Carlbring

Per Carlbring

Stockholm University

Publications: 29

Matthias Berking

Matthias Berking

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Publications: 26

Hans-Helmut König

Hans-Helmut König

Universität Hamburg

Publications: 23

Ronald C. Kessler

Ronald C. Kessler

Harvard University

Publications: 22

Annet Kleiboer

Annet Kleiboer

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Publications: 22

Steffen Moritz

Steffen Moritz

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Publications: 20

Randy P. Auerbach

Randy P. Auerbach

Columbia University

Publications: 20

Ronny Bruffaerts

Ronny Bruffaerts

KU Leuven

Publications: 18

Cristina Botella

Cristina Botella

Jaume I University

Publications: 16

Helen Christensen

Helen Christensen

University of New South Wales

Publications: 15

Trending Scientists

Wangzhou Shi

Wangzhou Shi

Shanghai Normal University

Aditya Kumar

Aditya Kumar

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Susan M. Rosenberg

Susan M. Rosenberg

Baylor College of Medicine

Guohua Xu

Guohua Xu

Nanjing Agricultural University

Anupam Mazumdar

Anupam Mazumdar

University of Groningen

Stephen T. Bryson

Stephen T. Bryson

Ames Research Center

Jieun Kim

Jieun Kim

Stanford University

Philippe Lettéron

Philippe Lettéron

Université Paris Cité

Anne Nègre-Salvayre

Anne Nègre-Salvayre

Inserm

José C. Alves-Filho

José C. Alves-Filho

Universidade de São Paulo

Craig S. Henriquez

Craig S. Henriquez

Duke University

Michael M. Swift

Michael M. Swift

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Herbert Hurwitz

Herbert Hurwitz

Duke University

Martin J. Jarvis

Martin J. Jarvis

University College London

David H. Johnson

David H. Johnson

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Michael L. Tushman

Michael L. Tushman

Harvard University

Related Psychology Rankings & Guides

2026 Best Psychology Schools in North Dakota – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in North Dakota – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Virginia

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Virginia
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Tennessee – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 What Can You Do With a Doctorate in Psychology

2026 What Can You Do With a Doctorate in Psychology
2026 Educational Psychologist: Job Outlook, Required Skills, and More

2026 Educational Psychologist: Job Outlook, Required Skills, and More
2026 What Is Social Justice? – Issues in Social Work

2026 What Is Social Justice? – Issues in Social Work
2026 Most Affordable Online Doctoral Programs in Psychology

2026 Most Affordable Online Doctoral Programs in Psychology
2026 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

2026 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
2026 Highest Paying Psychology Careers: Job Overview, Salary, and Outlook

2026 Highest Paying Psychology Careers: Job Overview, Salary, and Outlook
2026 Arkansas Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Arkansas

2026 Arkansas Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Arkansas
2026 Most Affordable Online Marriage and Family Therapy Degree Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Marriage and Family Therapy Degree Programs
2026 Alabama Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Alabama

2026 Alabama Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Alabama
2026 Child Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Child Psychology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Louisiana – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 PsyD vs PhD in Psychology: Comparison of Requirements and Salary

2026 PsyD vs PhD in Psychology: Comparison of Requirements and Salary
2026 What Can You Do with a Master’s in Behavioral Psychology? Costs & Job Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with a Master’s in Behavioral Psychology? Costs & Job Opportunities
2026 Texas Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Texas

2026 Texas Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in Texas
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Florida

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Florida
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Maine

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in Maine
2026 Best Psychology Schools in Maryland – Accredited Colleges & Programs

2026 Best Psychology Schools in Maryland – Accredited Colleges & Programs
2026 New Hampshire Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in New Hampshire

2026 New Hampshire Psychology Licensure Requirements – How to Become a Psychologist in New Hampshire

Recently Published Articles

August 2026 Best Online Certificate Program in Medical Office Administration: Guide to Online Degrees

August 2026 Best Online Certificate Program in Medical Office Administration: Guide to Online Degrees
2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia

2026 How to Become a Licensed Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia
2026 Best Online Business Management Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Business Management Degree Programs
2026 How to Become an Accountant in New Jersey

2026 How to Become an Accountant in New Jersey
2026 Medical Billing and Coding Certification: Specialty Certifications to Consider

2026 Medical Billing and Coding Certification: Specialty Certifications to Consider
2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in San Francisco, CA: Requirements & Salary

2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in San Francisco, CA: Requirements & Salary
2026 One-Year Online Speech Pathology Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes

2026 One-Year Online Speech Pathology Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes
2026 Is a 2-Year Management Degree Worth It: Accelerated Bachelor's ROI & Time Trade-Offs

2026 Is a 2-Year Management Degree Worth It: Accelerated Bachelor's ROI & Time Trade-Offs
2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI in Finance Careers

2026 Best AI Master's Degrees for AI in Finance Careers
2026 Military-Friendly Online Project Management Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Project Management Master's Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation & Career Outcomes
2026 BCBA Exam Pass Rates: Schools With the Highest Success Rates

2026 BCBA Exam Pass Rates: Schools With the Highest Success Rates
2026 Is an Online Finance Bachelor's Degree Worth It?

2026 Is an Online Finance Bachelor's Degree Worth It?
2026 Early Childhood Education Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Early Childhood Education Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 AI Master's Degrees That Include Google Cloud AI Training

2026 AI Master's Degrees That Include Google Cloud AI Training
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Industrial Organizational Psychology Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Secondary Education Degree Master's Programs You Can Get Into Right Now (Eligibility-Based Matches)

2026 Secondary Education Degree Master's Programs You Can Get Into Right Now (Eligibility-Based Matches)
2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH: Requirements & Salary

2026 How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH: Requirements & Salary
2026 Online Speech Pathology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee

2026 Online Speech Pathology Bachelor's Degree Programs With No Application Fee
2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Tennessee

2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Tennessee
2026 What Can You Do with an MBA in Information Technology? Costs & Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with an MBA in Information Technology? Costs & Opportunities
2026 Most Affordable Psychology Degree Programs Online

2026 Most Affordable Psychology Degree Programs Online