Dr. Annemieke Van Straten

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Biography

Annemieke van Straten is a psychologist and epidemiologist based at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Clinical Psychology. She leads the Clinical Psychology section within the Department of Clinical and Neurodevelopmental Psychology. Her research aims to reduce the disease burden caused by mental disorders, with a particular focus on insomnia and depression prevalent in the general population. Van Straten is dedicated to making high-quality treatments accessible, hence her focus on brief (e-health) treatments provided through general practices and low-intensity mental health services. She has conducted numerous randomized controlled trials examining the cost-effectiveness of various interventions and has authored over 100 publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Annemieke serves as a board member for the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions and is also involved with the European Sleep Research Society. Her editorial roles include being an editor for the Clinical Psychology Review. Van Straten is actively engaged in academic activities and collaborates on several research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

Clinical Work and Organization Low Intensity Treatments for Common Mental Health Problems

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.