Jorien Smets

Jorien Smets is a Researcher at Thomas More, affiliated with the People and Well-being expertise centre under the Care and Well-being school. She holds a PhD from KU Leuven (2013), with a thesis focusing on cognitive processes in depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her research spans mental health integration, healthcare practices, and societal inclusion.

Education:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, KU Leuven (2013)

Key Research Projects:

• "Able to Include": Integration of individuals with mental disabilities
• E-cigarette usage research
• "Stay at Z": Strategies to retain staff in care sectors

Research Focus: Assessment and intervention methods for vulnerable populations, including cognitive-behavioral approaches, communication challenges, and systemic healthcare solutions. Her work emphasizes participatory frameworks for children and adults with developmental or communicative disabilities.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advising details provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the People and Well-being research group at Thomas More.