Dr. Jaël Van Bentum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jaël van Bentum is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. He received his PhD from VU University Amsterdam, with a dissertation titled ‘Suicide prevention: investigating novel ways to improve suicide prevention strategies’. His current research predominantly focuses on improving psychotherapy by understanding the underlying (working) mechanisms and moderators in both clinical and subclinical settings. He studies transdiagnostic phenomena, intrusive thoughts, and suicidality.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology