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Els van der Ven is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center. Her research interests focus on the social determinants of mental health, particularly in the context of psychotic disorders. She investigates the incidence and prevalence patterns of psychosis among ethnic minority populations in Europe and the U.S., aiming to understand the underlying cognitive, behavioral, and neural mechanisms through a combination of epidemiological and experimental study designs. Her work also addresses global mental health issues, particularly interventions aimed at reducing mental health inequities in low- and middle-income countries. Projects she is involved in include the Veni project on psychosis risk among ethnic minorities and the EU4Health initiative for promoting mental health in vulnerable young adolescents. Additionally, she teaches courses at both the bachelor and master levels at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, including Psychopathology and Global Mental Health. Van der Ven is also engaged in various ancillary activities within mental health organizations, contributing to her commitment to improving mental health services and research.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.