Robert Schoevers

Professor Robert Schoevers heads the University Medical Center Groningen Psychiatry Department. His research focuses on epidemiology, prevention and treatment of (severe) mood disorders, involving cohorts such as NESDA and LIFELINES plus intervention studies. He pioneered generic oral esketamine looking at antidepressant efficacy, working mechanisms, patient experiences and maintenance treatment and studies psychedelic treatments and mechanisms. He leads the EU PsyPal study (psilocybin therapy for psychological distress in palliative care patients). He frequently appears in media, wrote/edited books for lay and professional audiences plus documentaries on mental health topics. Further information see Publications and Professional profile