Koen Bolhuis

Koen Bolhuis is a Researcher at Erasmus MC, specifically within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Psychology division. His work is centered on understanding early-life risk factors for mental health disorders, particularly in children and adolescents.

His research interests include mental health, psychopathology, autism, neurocognition, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and psychotic experiences. He utilizes large longitudinal datasets such as the Generation R Cohort and participates in international collaborations like the EU-GEI study to investigate developmental trajectories and risk markers for psychiatric conditions.

The recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on clinical psychiatry and developmental psychology, with recurring themes in prenatal influences, neurocognitive outcomes, continuity of care, and risk prediction for psychosis and suicide. These studies predominantly employ epidemiological and longitudinal methodologies, often using population-based or nationwide register data.

Koen Bolhuis has contributed to significant research in child and adolescent mental health, though no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.

He has supervised at least one doctoral thesis, indicating involvement in academic mentoring. While no grants are explicitly listed, his participation in large-scale multicenter studies suggests involvement in externally funded research projects.

His work is embedded within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Psychology unit at Erasmus MC, which serves as a hub for clinical research, training, and patient care in developmental mental health.