Dr. Anja Huizink

Professor

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Biography

Anja Huizink is a Full Professor of Clinical, Neuro- and Developmental Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She specializes in research areas that intersect mental health with societal phenomena, particularly focusing on children and adolescents. Huizink's work often contributes to understanding the biological underpinnings of psychological responses to stress, especially in the context of parental substance use disorders and prenatal exposures. With numerous active research projects, Anja is a principal investigator on studies examining stress and its impact on developmental outcomes, while also exploring societal adaptations in mental health post-pandemic. Her collaborations include a variety of international partnerships aimed at enhancing mental health research through multidisciplinary approaches. Anja is also actively involved in teaching, mentoring students in academic-clinical research and facilitating courses related to child psychology and epidemiology.

Research Interests

Courses

Angst en Depressie bij Kinderen en Adolescenten Basics Epidemiology Statistics Development and Psychopathology Practical II: Initiating Performing Academic-Clinical Research Psychopathology

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.