Background Anxiety disorders are one of the most diagnosed mental health disorders. Common treatment consists of cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy. In clinical practice, also art therapy is additionally provided to patients with anxiety (disorders), among others because treatment as usual …

The past two decades, a disproportionate growth of females entering the criminal justice system and forensic mental health services has been observed worldwide. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the background of women who are convicted for violent offenses. What is their criminal history, what …

Low heart rate variability (HRV) is related to health problems that are known reasons for sick-leave or early retirement. A 1-minute-protocol could allow large scale HRV measurement for screening of health problems and, potentially, sustained employability. Our objectives were to explore the association …

While classical melancholy was defined by isolation and introspection, today’s tristesse plays out amidst busy social media interactions. Geert Lovink on ‘technological sadness’ – the default mental state of the online billions.

Background: Victimization among children is associated with adverse effects on their physical and psychological health. Many health complaints follow as a result of bullying and anxiety and depression also precede bullying. The Dutch school-wide antibullying program ‘Prima’ was developed based on techniques …

Aim of the proposal and urban challenge it addresses* (max 200) The aim of this proposal is to develop an educational program with the provisional name ‘Care and Law’. The aim of this multidisciplinary educational program is to increase the knowledge of future professionals working at the intersection …

Het Steun-Stress Kracht-Kwetsbaarheidsmodel, laat zien welke factoren invloed hebben op het ontstaan van psychische klachten. Stress en kwetsbaarheid vergroten het risico op klachten. Sociale steun en het gebruik van sterke kanten dragen bij aan herstel. Werkboek 4 uit de reeks "Eigen Regie en Herstel" …

Werkboek 1 uit de reeks "Eigen Regie en Herstel" helpt u bij het verrijken en opbouwen van uw leven. Het is speciaal gemaakt voor mensen die te maken hebben met de psychiatrie. U leert om te gaan met kwetsbaarheid. Vaak is het belangrijk stress te beperken en problemen op te lossen. Net zo wezenlijk …