At EPT, we aim to acquire fundamental scientific and applied knowledge to better understand the cognitive, behavioural, and neurobiological mechanisms of psychopathology and its treatment. We strive to achieve this goal by empirically studying clinically relevant processes such as biased information and affective processing, approach-avoidance tendencies, cognitive control, emotion regulation, motivation, and executive functioning.
Experimental Psychopathology and Treatment
Research group
Research
We study these processes in healthy and various sub-clinical and clinical populations, including people with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addiction. This assesses their role in 1) the development and maintenance of psychological disorders, 2) change promoted by clinical and preventive interventions, 3) decision-making by patients and clinicians, and 4) improvement of treatment selection and maximisation of treatment efficacy.
Investigating Clinically Relevant Processes
The Experimental Psychopathology and Treatment (EPT) programme stands out for its comprehensive and meticulous examination of clinically relevant processes.
Research methods
We firmly believe that a multi-modal approach to studying these processes and their modification is key to gaining a deeper understanding of psychopathology and fostering innovation in treatment and prevention. Our research methods encompass a broad spectrum, including measuring reaction times and verbal reports, behavioural assessments conducted in real and virtual environments, eye-tracking studies, physiological response analysis, neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques and applying computational modelling. The fusion of fundamental research with practical clinical applications is one of the distinctive strengths of the EPT programme.
Collaborative Endeavors and Real-World Impact
Our research thrives on intensive collaborations within the BSI and uu77, as well as health care institutes, clinics and social partners within the Netherlands and internationally. These partnerships provide a robust foundation for translating fundamental research findings into meaningful clinical and social applications.
Contact information
Location
Visiting address
Thomas Van Aquinostraat 46525GD Nijmegen
Postal address
Postbus 91046500HE NIJMEGEN