Research group
Recovery-Oriented Practice in Severe Mental Illness
Recovery and inclusion for people with SMI
Approximately 250,000 people in the Netherlands have severe mental illness (SMI), such as psychosis, depression, and addiction. They have the same desires as other citizens but face challenges related to health, treatment, safety, income, employment, and relationships. Their needs are not only related to mental health issues but also to stigma and rejection. The Recovery-Oriented Care for Severe Mental Illness research group investigates ways to improve care for these people.
About the reseach group
Meet us
The expert of Recovery-Oriented Practice in Severe Mental Illness
Yolanda Nijssen
Professor Recovery-Oriented Practice in Severe Mental Illness
Yolanda Nijssen has been a professor of Recovery-oriented Work in Serious Mental Disorders at the AUAS since 2022. She also works as a senior researcher at mental health institution Parnassia Groep.
