معرفی
Dr. Iris Arends is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, focusing on Work & Mental Health and policy analyses for the OECD. Her research emphasizes holistic interventions, stakeholder roles in mental health at work, and a life course perspective linking early life experiences to later work and mental health outcomes. She also serves as Programme Manager at Arbo Unie B.V.
Research interests include mental health trajectories in young adults, work-family dynamics, and the impact of childhood adversity on labor market participation. Key contributions address return-to-work strategies for mental disorders and barriers faced by workers with common mental health issues.
Collaborations include the Stress-in-Action project, exploring daily stress and mental health. Media engagements highlight her expertise on mental health challenges faced by young adults and the impact of early life experiences on work-related outcomes.
