Jim van Os, MD, PhD

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Dr van Os is a psychiatrist, Dutch professor and chair of Division Neuroscience at University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Articles

Heal Thyself, Then Heal Others? The Power of Lived Experiences

Simona Karbouniaris, MsC;Jim van Os, MD, PhD

November 19th 2021

45% to 75% of mental health professionals have personal experience with mental health care services, yet they may feel shame, embarrassment, and fear of being judged negatively for it.

Psychiatrists Harnessing Lived Experiences: a Risky Business?

Simona Karbouniaris, MsC;Jim van Os, MD, PhD

July 12th 2021

Many mental health professionals have also used mental health services. What role should their personal experience play in their clinical practice—if any?