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Thursday 29 january 2026 | 16:30 - 18:30
A free knowledge-sharing event that strengthens connection, collaboration, and development within mental health care. The theme of this assembly is: AI & PTSD – Opportunities and Challenges.
During this fourth ARQ Referaat, we will explore how AI can strengthen care, identify where the real opportunities lie, and determine the conditions needed to apply innovation responsibly and in a human-centered way.
An inspiring look ahead at the future of mental health care, addressing questions from various areas of expertise such as:
- What happens when artificial intelligence meets the complexity of trauma care?
- Can AI predict post-traumatic stress disorder before symptoms even appear?
- Can it support therapy—or even be part of it?
- And what ethical boundaries must we carefully guard?
Program & Speakers
Can AI predict post-traumatic stress disorder before symptoms even appear? Can it support therapy—or even be part of it? And what ethical boundaries must we carefully guard?
During the program, we’ll build from broad to specific:
- A look at the general potential of AI in healthcare
- The use of digital biomarkers to predict PTSD
- A provocative study on using deepfake technology in the treatment of sexual trauma
- And finally, a contribution from someone with lived experience
The speakers are:
- Leo de Penning MSc, Senior Researcher AI at ARQ
- Katharina Schultebraucks PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Population Health at NYU Langone Health
- Jackie June ter Heide PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Senior researcher at ARQ
And as is traditional, we conclude the assembly with a fitting cultural component
Registration
Curious? Concerned? Inspired? Join this conversation at the intersection of innovation and care. Register in advance via the (Dutch) sign-up module at the bottom of the page.
Click on the date below to register
Evenementen
Accreditation is requested from these associations
- FGzPt (2 points)
- NVvP
- Kwaliteitsregister vaktherapie (2 points)
- VSR
Date and time
29 january 2026
- Doors open at 16:15
- Start at 16:30
- End at 18:30, followed by a networking reception at the physical location
Location
ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, Nienoord 5, 1112 XE in Diemen, or online
Cost
Free
Contact information
T: +31 (0) 20 660 1970
E: academy@arq.org