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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.
@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.
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.
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.
? 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.
@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.
@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.
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.
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…
Long-term support for young people: @ease and Vereniging Aegon join forces
@ease receives multi-year support from the Aegon Association to enable long-term assistance to young people.
Moving @ease Heerlen
@ease Heerlen has a second location. Since June 2024, we’ve also been located in Central P@rq.
New: @ease Roermond
Starting Tuesday 21 May 2024, our brand-new @ease location in Roermond will open its doors wide to welcome young people.
Queen Máxima at @ease
Queen Máxima and Queen Letizia visit @ease at LAB6 in Amsterdam.
@ease Foundation receives CBF quality mark
@ease receives CBF quality mark: official recognition for reliable help for young people.
Young people want one platform for mental support
@ease collaborates with young people and six other organizations on a single online platform for mental health support.
The power of listening: @ease guest on radio program
In a radio programme about the power of listening, @ease team members share how simply listening can truly make a difference for young people.
New: @ease in Eindhoven
Starting in January 2024, @ease will also be available in Eindhoven. Young people can go to the Heuvelgalerie if they need to talk to someone.
We will start in Leeuwarden
We are busy preparing for an @ease location in Leeuwarden. We’re still looking for volunteers and professionals to join our…
Preparations for the new @ease location in Leiden
Our new @ease location in Leiden is almost ready to go! Right now, we’re working with our local team of…
@ease opens branch in Haarlem
As of 22 March 2023, @ease Haarlem officially opens its doors. The Haarlem location was set up in collaboration with…
Anniversary year for @ease
Back in 2018, @ease opened its very first locations in Maastricht and Amsterdam. Throughout 2023, we proudly celebrated our 5-year…
@ease opens second drop-in location for young people in Heerlen
From 7 December 2022, @ease (pronounced “at ease”) opens a second walk-in location in Heerlen, at youth centre The Break….
International Youth Mental Health Congress (IAYMH) Copenhagen
From 29 September to 1 October 2022, the 6th International Youth Mental Health Congress (IAYMH) took place in Copenhagen. Young…
@ease starts youth drop-in in Zwolle city hall
Starting 17 April 2023, young people in Zwolle can also drop by to talk – anonymously and without any pressure….
Young people participate in European exchange project on mental health
From 25 to 29 April 2022, the second round of the European youth exchange project ShareCare will take place in…
Working visit of Queen Máxima
On Wednesday 24 November 2021, Queen Máxima visited our @ease location in Amsterdam. Volunteers and professionals from @ease and other…
PROUD!
@ease has won the Research & Innovation Trophy 2021!During a conference by the NFU on ‘Research & Innovation for a…