Projects
CONNECTIONS in CLASS (CiC): Relationships with teachers and peers and their effects on adolescents' mental health KU Leuven
Theorizing and research have emphasized the importance of positive teacher-student and peer relationships for adolescents’ mental health. Yet, relationships with teachers and peers have been studied largely independently so far and research about their relative and joint contribution to adolescent mental health is scarce. This project aims to extend and deepen our knowledge by addressing two main objectives: (1) to investigate the unique and ...
Organization of mental health for adults in Belgium KU Leuven
The reform of mental health care (Article 107) is being realized step by step. The Belgian Health Care Knowledge Center (KCE) wishes to take stock of the state of affairs regarding the provision of mental health care for adults in Belgium. LUCAS, in collaboration with Walloon partner MHSR of UCL, is investigating the advantages, limitations, shortages and overlap of the services. Recommendations are subsequently formulated, based on input ...
PSYNC: Working together for mental health Ghent University
PSYNC represents a new model of interdisciplinary research collaboration. Through improved internal synergy, international visibility, recruitment capacity and a focus on societal impact, PSYNC contributes to a better mental health. The experience and expertise can be located at the level of the consortium: the interplay between coordinator, promotors, research teams and central services, with a crucial role for the coordinator.
Poly drug using and mental health among drug users who have a demand for treatment (POLYMEH). University of Antwerp
BelRAI Mental Health Care: Evaluation of InterRAI Instruments MHC for application in Flanders KU Leuven
The Flemish and the Belgian federal authorities have decided to use a single assessment tool in all sectors: BelRAI, the Belgian version of the interRAI instruments.
It has not yet been decided which interRAI Mental Health instruments will be selected for BelRAI.
We are investigating the applicability of various relevant InterRAI instruments and placing them within the relevant context in Flanders.
We are examining which ...
Green paper about expertise by experience in mental health care with regard to work. KU Leuven
Advice on transition for the formation of a support function, coordination function networking and cooperation and ombuds function mental health Ghent University
Mental health nurses' role and contribution in the interdisciplinary care for individuals suffering from suicidal ideation. Ghent University
There is insufficient knowledge to guide and monitor nursing care for individuals suffering from suicidal ideation. As such, this PhD-proposal aims (1) to develop an evidence-based theoretical model of nurses’ and service users’ views on the role of nurses, and (2) to define and validate a set of nursing indicators in the context of suicidality.
Self-management of mental health and wellbeing for older adults KU Leuven
GRACE-AGE is novel web-based software that combines clinical expertise with data from sensors to assess and manage the mental health and wellbeing of older adults living at home. The system connects older adults to family, friends, and clinical services to create a “canopy of care” that can continuously monitor and support them.