Anika Poppe

Anika Poppe is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Groningen's Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology department within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on cognitive remediation and non-invasive brain stimulation for severe mental illness, particularly in long-term psychiatric care.

• Primary research area: Cognitive remediation in severe mental illness
• Key methodology: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
• Collaborations with Lentis, RGOc, and Cognitive Neuroscience Center

Her research investigates whether combining cognitive training with mild brain stimulation improves treatment efficacy for patients with severe psychiatric disorders. The HEADDSET pilot study explores this dual-intervention approach to enhance neuroplasticity and accelerate skill acquisition.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in transdiagnostic meta-analysis, functional recovery frameworks, and science-to-practice gaps in psychiatric interventions. She also contributes to validating clinical assessment tools like the Dutch Self-Evaluation of Negative Symptoms Scale.

Notable research outputs include:

• 2025: Feasibility of combined interventions in clinical care
• 2024: Meta-analytic evidence for cognitive training + brain stimulation
• 2023: Client acceptability studies
• 2021: HEADDSET trial protocol