Dr. Margot Peeters

Biography

Margot Peeters studies the development of adolescents' risk behaviors related to addiction, covering topics such as substance use, problematic gaming, and externalizing behavior. Her focus is on understanding behavioral change to promote the (mental) health of young people, with a special emphasis on the school context. By addressing the perspective of young people, she aims to bridge the gap between science and practice. Peeters uses participatory research methods to optimize the implementation of scientific knowledge in practice. She is involved in multiple studies and projects, including the TRAILS study and the HBSC study, and is a core member of the Minding Gap project and the collaborative knowledge center 'Youth and Family Central.' Peeters works closely with various parties and organizations in the field of youth, including GGD regio Utrecht, Trimbos, and Youth Social Work and Health Care. She obtained her doctorate cum laude with a study into the development of alcohol and substance use among at-risk young people and is currently an Associate Professor, serving as the program coordinator for Youth Development and Social Change. Peeters is also a member of the national advisory board for the Trimbos Expertise Center for Alcohol.

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