Wietse Tol

Prof. Wietse Tol is an Endowed Professor at the Faculty of Science, Athena Institute, and Network Institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Specializing in global mental health, his work focuses on psychological distress, posttraumatic stress disorder, and psychosocial care in low- and middle-income countries affected by humanitarian crises. He has conducted systematic reviews on integrating psychological interventions into humanitarian programs and developed tools for classifying mental health interventions.

His research emphasizes refugee and migrant mental health, alcohol misuse in crisis settings, and improving retention in mental health programs across Latin America. Collaborations span multiple countries, reflecting his commitment to global health equity. No ancillary activities are reported.