Prof. Christina Schwenck – Photographer of the Year 2025!
By: Dr. Daniel Fung, Chief Executive OfficerInstitute of Mental Health, Singapore.
German-born clinical psychologist Prof. Christina Schwenck has been crowned Photographer of the Year 2025 by African Geographic for her breathtaking wildlife image capturing a leopard shaking water off its fur—a fleeting moment of sublime beauty born from serene patience in the African wilderness. Christina’s work represents a striking fusion of her scientific discipline and deep artistic vision: wildlife photography as mindfulness, an immersive exercise in observation, presence, and respect.
Advocacy in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Beyond her artistry, Prof. Schwenck is a dedicated advocate for child and adolescent mental health. A previous secretary general and member of the IACAPAP Bureau, she also coordinates the Helmut Remschmidt Research Seminars—a global mentorship platform empowering early-career professionals in child and adolescent mental health. Her dual passions—clinical psychology and wildlife photography—not only reflect an extraordinary balance of empathy and creative focus, but also highlight the healing power of nature and presence.
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