Mental health

Our researchers collaborate with communities, clinical institutions, and policymakers to develop evidence-based solutions that promote mental health and reduce stigma. Whether it's improving access to mental healthcare, promoting resilience in youth, or supporting individuals with severe mental illnesses, our aim is to contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities.

Performing under pressure: how to do it – and what are the pitfalls?

We are in the middle of this summer of sports, and if there is one term that comes up often, it is ‘pressure’. What exactly does that term mean, and how do you properly handle it as an athlete? We put this question ...
'Prepare yourself for job insecurity even before your job is at risk'

Bereid je voor op baanonzekerheid voordat je baan in gevaar komt. Judith Langerak promoveert op proactieve coping met baanonzekerheid en geeft waardevolle tips voor werknemers en werkgevers.
Exposure to your own fear to become less afraid – it works, but not for everyone. Why is that?

Face your fear and it will disappear. Very simply, that is the essence of exposure. It’s a method that works, but only in about half of cases. Psychologist Lynn Mobach is researching how this is possible and how we ...
‘Virtual Reality and apps can make a big difference for children who require mental health care’

Dr Jeroen Legerstee will be appointed professor by special appointment of innovative treatment of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders

Centre for Urban Mental Health

For the first time in history, more people live in cities than in rural areas. Unfortunately, city life can be challenging for mental well-being. How can we help people thrive in an urban environment and reduce the burden of mental disorders like depression, addiction and anxiety? At the Centre for Urban Mental Health, researchers from different fields use the tools of complexity science to find answers.

New models of mental health
Motives to engage with stranger's suffering
Emotional memory in mental disorders

Mental health

Performing under pressure: how to do it – and what are the pitfalls?

'Prepare yourself for job insecurity even before your job is at risk'

Exposure to your own fear to become less afraid – it works, but not for everyone. Why is that?

‘Virtual Reality and apps can make a big difference for children who require mental health care’

Music interventions effective against stress

Calm and hope as medicine during stress

Why healthy performance is so important

Education and Parenting

Urbanisation and Mobility

Elections and Democracy

A Sustainable World

(In)Equality

Citizens, Society and Artificial Intelligence (CiSAI)

Mental health

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