Projects
Strengthening Mental health And Resilience Through Schools (SMARTS) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
anxiety). Moreover, up to 20% of school-going youth have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). These prevalence rates have doubled since the COVID-19 outbreak. This mental health burden is
considerably greater in Urban youth, compared ...
Elaboration of a Decretal and Implementation Decisions Mental Health KU Leuven
The Decree on Mental Health Care of 1999 is a limited decree in terms of design and is essentially restricted to the mental health centers. Mental health care in Flanders, however, covers more than just the mental health centers. It is a very diverse sector with many actors and subsectors, each with a specific yet often shared role.
In response to the Sixth State Reform, the government of Flanders is developing a new decree: a ...
“The Myth of the non-Western ethnic other”: Exploring structural and cultural racism in mental health care Ghent University
Migrants and ethnic minorities are often confronted with racism and racial stratification in Western countries which increases their probability of developing mental health problems significantly. Yet, studies show that they receive far less or inadequate mental health care than the dominant ethnic group. Recent studies have illustrated the importance of micro-level factors like negative attitudes and interpersonal racism. However, up until ...
The Body schema profile in Mental Health Hasselt University
Stigma as a barrier to the effectiveness of mental health care? Ghent University
This study investigates the extent to which the stigma of mental illness can be considered as a barrier for the effectiveness mental health care organizations in Flanders Furthermore, it explores the impact on the effectiveness of the mental health care system by linking stigma with (differential) service use, using international data.
Benefitting from the Outdoor Environment: How to design (health)care facilities' in- and outdoor spaces to contribute to end-users' physical and mental health and well-being. University of Antwerp
Mental health care professionals and organizations, powerful an conscious agents in the stigma process? Ghent University
This study investigates attitudes of mental health professionals towards persons with mental health problems, paying specific attention to stigma. Attitudes and cognitions of mental health care professionals will be compared to those of the general population and social workers who interact with people with mental problems. The different components of stigmatization will be investigated by quantitative and qualitative research methods.