Leiden Psychology Blog

What to expect when a doctor’s visit might be painful?

At the doctor’s you sometimes have to undergo a painful procedure. The expectations you have affect how you will experience this. How can you manage your pain expectations given the uncertainty of how intense the pain will be? What should the doctor say?

Anastasiia Myronenko + 1 other • 18-02-2025

Rapid advancements in AI: How to stay ahead of the game?

AI advancements are rapid. The question is not if, but rather how and when AI will be adopted in education and research. We have to stay ahead of the game by promoting critical thinking in our students, before the dead internet theory becomes a reality.

Judith Schomaker • 04-02-2025

Two sides of the same conversation

The number of young people struggling with depressive symptoms continues to rise. This is a major burden for them and also affects family dynamics. Positive parent/adolescent contact can promote the recovery of adolescents with depression. What does it take for adolescents to feel supported?

Wilma Wentholt • 28-01-2025

Netherlands adopts tactics used by Netanyahu to delegitimise minorities

The real danger to religious and ethnic minorities comes from politicians inciting populations against each other and enforcing discriminatory practices, says social psychologist Ruthie Pliskin.

Ruthie Pliskin • 18-12-2024

What causes your depression? Perspectives from young people and their parents

Epidemiological research shows that numerous factors contribute to the development of depression in adolescents. How do young people and their parents perceive these causes? What do adolescents identify as the reasons for their depression, and how does this compare with their parents' perspectives?

Wilma Wentholt • 18-09-2024

More than a mood disorder: A closer look at motor symptoms in depression

Globally, around 280 million people are affected by depression. This disorder is mostly known for its affective symptoms, like deep sadness, feelings of hopelessness, and diminished self-worth. But did you know that depression can also affect motor function?

Emily Soraya Hülskamp + 2 others • 06-06-2024

The nexus between artificial intelligence and neuroscience: The Connectome Project

Neuroscience (NS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have historically worked in synergy with one inspiring advancements in the other. In this post, I will briefly walk you through the grounds of this symbiosis using the example of the Connectome Project.

Dorota Moravčiková • 02-05-2024

Exploring the boundaries of empathy. Lessons from a crowded train

Empathy drives prosocial behaviour… in the lab, anyway, with no other people involved. In real-life scenarios, however, when we are exposed to the behaviour of others, empathy alone is often not enough.

Maria Lojowska • 28-03-2024

Progressive men, watch out for your own underlying biases!

Progressive men can play a crucial role in promoting gender equality and psychological safety. But to do so effectively, they must also face up to their own subtle biases.

Daan Scheepers • 07-03-2024

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