Projects
A network approach on power processes in the governance of mental health care integration Ghent University
The integration of mental health care is under-researched, particularly in low-to-middle-income settings. The study will aim to investigate the influences of power structures on the implementation of mental health integration in South Africa. Social network analysis and in-depth interviews will be combined to examine the role of power in relationships between stakeholders involved in integration processes.
Mental Health in an Organisational Setting. Hasselt University
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.
Unraveling the impact of online peer interactions on young individuals’ peer relationship quality and mental health KU Leuven
Joint modelling of multiple longitudinal outcomes with application to mental health cluster symptoms and HIV status in rape victims. Hasselt University
Freedom restriction and mental health care in Flanders (GGZ) and follow-up study on multidisciplinary guideline seclusion and fixation. KU Leuven
In a previous study, we developed a multidisciplinary guideline (MDG) for isolation and fixation in residential mental health care (MH).
In this follow-up study, we are formulating recommendations with regard to the concrete procedural aspects of the application of isolation and fixation within residential mental health care and youth care. This concerns techniques for isolation and fixation within the context of aggression and ...
The development of a Flemish Child Check with application in the Mental Health Care KU Leuven
In Flanders, about 378,000 children grow up with a parent who has a psychological or addiction problem. Parenting often plays a decisive role for these parents in their recovery process. Research shows that many clients with children are worried about the impact of their own problems on the welfare of their children.
LUCAS KU Leuven developed a Flemish variant of the Dutch Kindcheck (translation: Child Check): ...
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 ...
Definition, vision and policy priorities Mental Health Promotion: The realization phase KU Leuven
In this research project, this first step towards a policy framework on mental health promotion (GGB) will be further developed in consultation with a broad network of stakeholders. The intention is to achieve coordination, concretization and support through a participatory process and further elaboration of the scientific literature.