Purpose We assessed the association between trajectories of stressful life events (SLEs) throughout adolescence and changes in mental health from childhood to young adulthood. Further, we assessed whether family functioning moderated this association. Methods Data of the first six waves of the TRAILS …

Steeds meer studenten kampen met psychische problemen en ervaren hierdoor belemmeringen bij het volgen van een reguliere opleiding. Een aantal van deze jongeren breekt hun studie zelfs voortijdig af en heeft hierdoor minder kans op een (goede) baan. De nieuwe uitgave Begeleid Leren voor studenten met …

Deteriorated functioning is a part of the clinical-high risk (CHR) criteria for psychosis. Diminished social, educational and occupational functioning in the phase of late adolescence and early adulthood are associated with long-term social, economic and health consequences, which stresses the importance …

Because major depressive disorder (MDD) has a strong negative impact on patients' lives, well–designed treatment programs are needed that address the lasting effects of MDD. Previous work has shown that such programs should not only focus on symptomatic recovery, but also on the subsequent personal recovery …

Mental health literacy (MHL) interventions in secondary schools may help to improve competencies that adolescents require to stay mentally healthy and seek help if mental health problems arise. These MHL interventions should be tailored to the needs of adolescents and educational professionals (EPs) …

Uit een onlangs verschenen rapport blijkt dat 12% van de studenten in het hoger onderwijs in ernstige mate psychische klachten ervaart, zoals angst en depressieve gevoelens (RIVM et al., 2021). Deze groep loopt een groter risico op voortijdig schoolverlaten dan studenten zonder psychische problemen, …

Purpose: Adolescents are the least likely to seek help for their mental health problems. School may be an important route to improve early recognition of adolescents with mental health problems in need for support, but little is known about the barriers to school support. Materials and methods: Data …