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Laura Steenhuis serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. With an active research profile spanning nearly a decade, Dr. Steenhuis focuses on critical areas of mental health including psychosis, adolescent development, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, contributing significantly to understanding mental health conditions across different populations and age groups.
Dr. Steenhuis's research interests center on psychosis, particularly in adolescents and young adults, with emphasis on early detection, social integration, and innovative interventions. Her work explores how social functioning, theory of mind, and family factors relate to psychotic experiences during adolescence. She has made substantial contributions to meta-analytic research on ADHD treatments and has developed assessment tools for auditory hallucinations. Her research often addresses the intersection of clinical psychology and real-world applications, with recent work focusing on sport-based interventions to promote social integration in early psychosis.
Analysis of Dr. Steenhuis's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in psychosis research with increasing focus on early intervention strategies. Her work demonstrates evolution from foundational studies on hallucinations and theory of mind to more applied research on interventions. The recent emphasis on social integration and sport-based approaches represents an innovative direction in psychosis treatment research, addressing critical gaps in community reintegration for young people with psychotic disorders. Her meta-analytic work shows methodological sophistication in synthesizing evidence across multiple studies.
Dr. Steenhuis has been actively involved in academic presentations, including invited talks at the Voorjaarscongres Psychiatrie in 2020 and presentations on cognitive behavioral therapy for youth anxiety at international conferences. Her research has received attention in the media, particularly her work on using sports and financial self-management to improve social participation for young people with psychotic disorders, which was featured in multiple news outlets and social media platforms in June 2020.
