Grief doesn’t always mean crying. Sometimes you are mostly angry, sleep poorly, or push on as if nothing is wrong. These are the signs of grief.
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Grieving without death: this is also loss
Loss is not just about death. The end of a friendship, your parents’ divorce, or losing yourself: these are also forms of loss that hurt.
Fourth location in Amsterdam: @ease now also at IJplein
New location in Amsterdam-Noord. You can walk in here every Tuesday for a good conversation with a peer.
Guilt or shame: what is the difference when you feel down?
What is the difference between guilt and shame when you feel down?
Why do you feel guilty when you are feeling down?
You feel down. And you might even feel guilty about it. We dive into the reasons why your brain seeks out this negative spiral and give you tools to look at yourself with more kindness.
How @ease works: 5 frequently asked questions from GPs and mental health nurses
Many general practitioners and mental health practice nurses (POH-GGZ) see peer support as a valuable addition to the care offered to young people. However, it’s not always clear what @ease actually does. In this blog, we answer the five questions GPs most often ask about @ease.
Peer support as a bridge between young people and the general practitioner
This research shows how peer support can support young people with mental health issues and how collaboration with general practitioners and primary care can be improved.
Feeling down: what can you do when everything feels heavy?
Sometimes you have days where your alarm goes off and all you want to do is pull the covers back…
What Antoinette, Femke, and Jutta show about mental strength
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong, Femke Kok, and Jutta Leerdam won Olympic gold. Through their honest stories about bullying, pressure to perform, and staying true to yourself, they inspire young people to be resilient.
Heartbreak: why does it hurt so much (and what can help)
Heartbreak sometimes feels unbearable. Learn why it hurts so much, how to cope with it, and when talking to someone…
@ease pleased with clear course on prevention and proven effectiveness
Grieving a crush can be just as painful as grieving an ex. You’re not only losing the person, but also the hope and the possible future you had imagined. Take that seriously, and try to give your feelings the space they need.
What does the manosphere do to young men and their feelings?
You have to be rich, dominant, and successful. The pressure on young men is growing online. What does the manosphere mean for their self-image and daring to talk about their feelings?
My child worries a lot: what can I do?
Many young people struggle with persistent worries but often hide them to avoid burdening those around them. This blog helps parents recognize the signs and offers practical tips for starting an open conversation in a casual setting.
4 conversation techniques for a good conversation about stress
Your child is stressed but doesn’t want to talk? These 4 conversation techniques help you connect (without pushing).
This is how you start a conversation with your child about stress (without making it heavy)
Do you want to know how to discuss stress with your child? This blog gives parents and teachers practical tips for a calm, equal conversation.
Stress in teenagers? 5 signs you shouldn’t miss as a parent.
These 5 signs might mean your child is stressed, and here’s how you can respond calmly, without pressure. Includes tips and easy ways to start the conversation.
Opening hours @ease during the holidays
Around Christmas and New Year, some @ease locations have different opening hours. You can still chat with us, just not on the official holidays.
An Open Letter to the Informateur: Make sure young people always have a first place to turn to
In this open letter, @ease asks informateur Rianne Letschert to make sure first-stop help for young people is available everywhere in the country. With support from the OECD and new figures from RIVM and Trimbos, we’re asking for long-term, reliable solutions.
Bridging peer support and primary care in youth mental health: stakeholder perspectives on needs, key elements and integration challenges
This research shows how peer support can support young people with mental health issues and how collaboration with general practitioners and primary care can be improved.
International recognition: OECD names @ease as best practice for mental health in young people
The OECD has recognized @ease as a best practice for mental resilience in young people, selected from 65 countries.
Máxima launches youth platform on mental health
Today, the new youth platform In je bol was launched – one online place where young people can find everything about mental health. @ease is proud to be one of the 7 core partners involved from the very beginning.
How do you talk to someone about suicide?
Talking about suicide isn’t easy. Yet, it can make a difference for someone struggling with suicidal thoughts.
It’s okay not to be okay, even if you’re a princess
During the royal family’s annual press conference, the three daughters of Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander spoke candidly about something…
Suffering from summer depression?
Summer Depression? It’s more common than you think. Read why summer can feel tough – and @ease’s opening hours this summer.
🎧 Podcast: “Don’t wait for young people to drop out or get stuck”
In the NPO 1 radio program ‘Vijf Dagen’, youth psychiatrist Rianne Klaasen, co-founder of @ease, shares her concerns about the mental health of young people and her hopeful answer: @ease.
Guest at Mediacollege: “It is normal to not feel well every now and then”
A while ago, we were guests at the Media College Amsterdam, where we were surrounded by the creative energy of…
10 signs that things aren’t going well with your child, friend or brother
You feel like something is there, but you’re not sure what. Maybe he doesn’t talk as much. Maybe she gets…
@ease is the proud initiator of ‘In je bol’
At injebol.nl, young people aged 16-27 can find reliable information about their mental health. @ease is a co-initiator.
25 questions to check how someone is doing
How do you start a conversation about mental health? These 25 questions will help.
@ease’s outreach program reaches young people who would otherwise remain out of sight
The @ease outreach programme reaches young people who are often left out of regular care, like boys and young people with a migration background. That’s what peer-reviewed research from Maastricht University shows, carried out together with @ease and care partners in Amsterdam, Heerlen and Maastricht.
@ease opens 15th location in the Netherlands
From today you can also visit @ease in Amsterdam South East. It is the 15th location in the Netherlands and…
@ease Heerlen now also Sports Park Grasbroek (Heerlen North)
From May onwards, young people in Heerlen Noord can visit @ease in Sportpark Grasbroek every month.
Exam stress? 10 things you can say better than, “It’ll be fine.”
What do you say to your child experiencing exam stress? Don’t just say “it’ll be fine.” Use these 10 supportive phrases during a stressful exam period.
Help, it’s exam time: 7 smart tips to stay mentally alert
Are you feeling tense or stressed about exams? These 7 exam stress-busting tips will help you stay calm and avoid pushing yourself too hard.
The Checkers: free online tool to ask questions to your child
It’s not always easy to start a conversation with a young person who’s struggling. For those who want to help…
New @ease location in Amsterdam (De Pijp)
@ease Amsterdam is opening a new location at Smaragdplein 5 in De Pijp. Young people can come here every Thursday for a good conversation.
Headspace Netherlands: how we help young people
At @ease, the Dutch version of Headspace, young people can talk anonymously about their mental health struggles. Free of charge, no appointment needed.
ChatGPT as a psychologist: convenient or would you rather have real contact?
ChatGPT as a psychologist can be a start. But if you need real attention, @ease is a safe next step.
Mental health information for high school students
Mental health is becoming an urgent issue in schools. Many students face stress, sadness, and pressure to do well, yet…
Talking to Someone Really Helps (And Here’s What Science Says)
Talking helps. That’s scientifically proven. Research has shown that talking to someone has a positive effect on your mental health.