BAPS

2 June 2022

Queen Mathilde had a meeting with the Belgian Association of Psychological Sciences (BAPS) for their 75 years of existence, at the Psychologisch Instituut of KU Leuven university. 

Mathilde, herself a trained psychologist addressed young researchers at the Junior BAPS Day. Afterwards they discussed their formation and careers with her. 

"Because of the lockdown and the pervasive feelings of uncertainty resulting from the pandemic, psychologists have had to deal with many manifestations of psychological distress, including high levels of anxiety, depression and eating disorders."

"Over the last two years, psychologists have also embraced a new role. In the media, through their presence in various expert groups and advisory committees, they have become interpreters of the science behind our emotions for a broad audience. They have warned about the threshold of resistance to a prolonged lockdown. And, while doing so, they have constantly underlined the importance of decision-making based on science."

"Within a few weeks, the two Belgian Academies of Medicine will hold a major symposium on the mental health of children and adolescents, an issue very dear to my heart."

"As you know, I am a graduate in psychology and this field has always interested me."

video: https://www.robtv.be/nieuws/hoog-bezoek-in-leuven-koningin-mathilde-spreekt-studenten-ku-leuven-toe-139434

video: https://www.hln.be/leuven/fotospecial-koninklijk-bezoek-in-het-psychologisch-instituut~ac56bf16/