Sanne te Meerman

Dr. Sanne te Meerman is a Researcher at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen. Her work focuses on ADHD medicalization, psychiatrization trends in society, and critical analyses of mental health narratives. She holds a temporary appointment in teacher training but currently prioritizes research. Her research explores how psychiatric constructs like ADHD are reified as diseases, influencing healthcare practices and societal perceptions. She has co-edited volumes on medicalization and contributed to guidelines for accurate ADHD information dissemination. Te Meerman collaborates with academia and media to address misinformation on platforms like TikTok, emphasizing evidence-based discourse.

Education: Holds a PhD (dr.) from the University of Groningen, though specific academic credentials are not detailed here.

Research Interests: ADHD, medicalization of society, mental health care reform, child psychiatry critiques, and sociological impacts of psychiatric constructs. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to address overmedicalization trends.

Recent Focus: Her 2024 publications emphasize revisiting DSM frameworks and addressing digital misinformation. She also spearheaded guidelines for ADHD information accuracy, published via ZonMW.

Professional Activities: Guest lectures on ADHD and diagnosis, supervises student research within her projects, and engages in media commentary to combat health misinformation.