Patricia Vuijk

Dr. Patricia Vuijk is a Professor in Public Care and Prevention for Youth at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. She leads research at the Research Centre Urban Talent and Research Centre Innovations in Care, focusing on preventive solutions for high-risk developmental paths in children and adolescents.

Education:

• Remedial Education, Leiden University
• Teacher Training Primary Education, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Her research spans developmental psychopathology, socio-emotional development, and gender-specific mental health interventions for youth. Key projects include Happy Friends, Positive Minds (co-rumination prevention), Socio-emotional development of young children (teacher coaching methods), and A.L.I.B.I. (serious game for social mindfulness).

Article Trends

• Psychological distress prevention in adolescents
• Mindfulness-based educational interventions
• Dynamic systems theory in educational frameworks
• Teacher training for behavioral problem management
• Crisis intervention volunteer impact

Collaborations

• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Erasmus MC/Sophia Children's Hospital
• VU Amsterdam
• Yulius Academy & Education
• Horizon Education and Youth Care
• BOOR Foundation

Research Funding

• European Research Council (A.L.I.B.I. program)
• NWO Promotion Scholarship for Teachers
• Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek
• SIA KIEM