PROTECt ME
and Mental Health in adolescence
Did you know,
that approximately one in four Dutch adolescents (aged 12-25) faces the risk of prolonged mental health issues? Sadly, the number of young people seeking specialized help is on the rise. However, our current mental health care system is struggling to keep up. Long waiting lists and financial constraints mean that many young individuals aren’t receiving the support they desperately need on time.
At PROTECt ME, we’re on a mission
to change this.
Our Mission
We believe in proactive, prevention-driven mental health care. Our mission is clear: to develop innovative technological tools that can identify adolescents at risk at an earlier stage. By harnessing the power of technology, we aim to provide faster and more effective assistance to young people while also alleviating the strain on the existing care system.
To achieve our goal, we’ve brought together a diverse team of experts from TU Delft, Erasmus Medical Centre, and Erasmus University. Each institution contributes unique insights and skills to our collaborative efforts. From AI expertise at TU Delft to clinical practice knowledge at Erasmus MC and legal and economic perspectives at Erasmus University, our interdisciplinary approach ensures that we leave no stone unturned in our quest to develop effective solutions.
To learn more, feel free to contact us: gulmus@essb.eur.nl
Team leads
The management team is responsible for the overarching strategy and direction of PROTECt ME. They monitor the PROTECt ME mission and approach in ambition projects, education and collaboration with stakeholders. The management team consists of three Academic Leads and the programme manager.
