Although the team doubled in size under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related increase in mental health issues among young people, the demand for help among students still remains high. How do VU student psychologists handle this? And how can lecturers help guide students? We spoke with Marthe Keijman, who has been a student psychologist at VU for nine years. After working in child and youth mental health services, she transitioned to higher education. “Young adults are exploring their identities and becoming independent from their parents. It’s a unique yet challenging phase. That’s what makes this work so meaningful.” Read more.
Want to learn more about the services of VU Student psychological counsellors? Visit the student wellbeing homepage or contact the team at psychologists@vu.nl.