Rogier Hoenders

Rogier Hoenders is a Professor of Spirituality, Lifestyle, and Mental Healthcare at the University of Groningen, affiliated with both the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society and the Faculty of Medical Sciences. His research focuses on integrative medicine approaches, including mindful yoga interventions for mental health, spirituality in healthcare, and complementary therapies. He holds roles as a psychiatrist at CIP Lentis, chairs the CIZG, and serves on the board of LGIGPF and MBLGWPF. His work emphasizes translating research into practical applications, such as cost-effectiveness analyses of yoga for depression and developing Dutch integrative medicine strategies. Hoenders has published extensively on mindfulness, depression, and healthcare innovation, with over 46 peer-reviewed articles and contributions to policy discussions. His media engagements highlight his advocacy for holistic health practices and lifestyle medicine.

• Education: Details not explicitly provided in texts.
• Research Interests: Spirituality in healthcare, mindful yoga interventions, integrative medicine policy, depression treatment innovations, and natural medicines.

Recent Research Trends: Hoenders’ work spans clinical trials evaluating yoga’s mental health impact, policy analysis for WHO strategies, and cost-effectiveness frameworks for alternative treatments. His articles bridge experimental psychology, global health policy, and translational medicine.

Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: Supervised at least one thesis (not detailed) and involved in collaborative projects like the Dutch integrative medicine agenda. Funding sources not explicitly listed.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Consortium voor Integrale Zorg en Gezondheid (CIP Lentis) and contributes to multidisciplinary groups in mental health and integrative medicine.