Frieda Matthys
Biographic Data
| ID | 329070 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Frieda Matthys |
| GIVEN NAMES | Frieda |
| FAMILY NAME | Matthys |
| SIGNATURE | MATTHYS F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0900-1478 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Toxicity and Appeal of Flavoured E-Cigarettes and Flavour Ban Outcomes
Background: E-cigarette use has risen sharply among young never-smokers, largely driven by the availability of several thousand appealing flavours. This narrative review synthesises evidence on the health effects of vaping, flavour toxicology and attractiveness, designs and outcomes of flavour bans, and complementary measures. Methods: Peer-reviewed publications and institutional reports (up to January 2026) were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Sci…
Religiousness and self-control in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and comorbid attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Background: Religiousness has been positively associated with better mental health and stronger self-control, including in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, data on religiousness in patients with SUD and comorbid ADHD are lacking. Objectives: This study aims to test in patients with SUD and comorbid ADHD whether (1) religiousness is negatively associated with SUD and ADHD sym…
Psychometric evaluation of the Dutch version of the patient‐reported experience measure for addiction treatment (PREMAT‐NL)
Remote Consultations for Mental Health
Media coverage of Belgium’s first criminal case concerning euthanasia for psychiatric patients
Although major Flemish newspapers and magazines generally were neutral in their coverage of the judicial case, major points of contention discussed were: the need for an evaluation and possible amendments to the existing Euthanasia Law, including a revision of the Belgian Control Commission and the system of penalties for physicians, and the absence of any consensus or guidance on how to define psychological suffering
Intimacy in Psychotherapy
Sexual Feelings Toward Clients in the Psychotherapeutic Relationship
Talking about sexual feelings toward clients is still difficult for many mental health professionals. This is unfortunate, because exploring and talking about these feelings with peers (especially senior ones) or supervisors can help professionals to recognize, acknowledge, accept, and handle these feelings well. This focus group study explores the various factors that contribute to psychotherapists’ hesitancy to talk about these feelings. The an…
Self-Reported Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use during Covid-19 Lockdown Measures
Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has led to measures of social distancing and quarantine worldwide. This stressful period may lead to psychological problems, including increases in substance use. Objective: To investigate changes in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis consumption before and during COVID-19 lockdown and motives for these changes in substance use. Method: A web-based survey was filled out by an unselected po…
Guideline for Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Adults with Substance Use Disorders
The Construction of the First Validated (Evidence Based) Guideline for Dual Diagnosis of ADHD and SUD; Data from Focus Groups
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The Construction of the First Validated (Evidence Based) Guideline for Dual Diagnosis of ADHD and SUD; Data from Focus Groups
Guideline for Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Adults with Substance Use Disorders
Self-Reported Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use during Covid-19 Lockdown Measures
Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has led to measures of social distancing and quarantine worldwide. This stressful period may lead to psychological problems, including increases in substance use. Objective: To investigate changes in alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis consumption before and during COVID-19 lockdown and motives for these changes in substance use. Method: A web-based survey was filled out by an unselected po…
Sexual Feelings Toward Clients in the Psychotherapeutic Relationship
Talking about sexual feelings toward clients is still difficult for many mental health professionals. This is unfortunate, because exploring and talking about these feelings with peers (especially senior ones) or supervisors can help professionals to recognize, acknowledge, accept, and handle these feelings well. This focus group study explores the various factors that contribute to psychotherapists’ hesitancy to talk about these feelings. The an…
Intimacy in Psychotherapy
Remote Consultations for Mental Health
Media coverage of Belgium’s first criminal case concerning euthanasia for psychiatric patients
Although major Flemish newspapers and magazines generally were neutral in their coverage of the judicial case, major points of contention discussed were: the need for an evaluation and possible amendments to the existing Euthanasia Law, including a revision of the Belgian Control Commission and the system of penalties for physicians, and the absence of any consensus or guidance on how to define psychological suffering
Psychometric evaluation of the Dutch version of the patient‐reported experience measure for addiction treatment (PREMAT‐NL)
Religiousness and self-control in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and comorbid attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Background: Religiousness has been positively associated with better mental health and stronger self-control, including in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, data on religiousness in patients with SUD and comorbid ADHD are lacking. Objectives: This study aims to test in patients with SUD and comorbid ADHD whether (1) religiousness is negatively associated with SUD and ADHD sym…
Toxicity and Appeal of Flavoured E-Cigarettes and Flavour Ban Outcomes
Background: E-cigarette use has risen sharply among young never-smokers, largely driven by the availability of several thousand appealing flavours. This narrative review synthesises evidence on the health effects of vaping, flavour toxicology and attractiveness, designs and outcomes of flavour bans, and complementary measures. Methods: Peer-reviewed publications and institutional reports (up to January 2026) were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Sci…
Psychology (9 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Substance abuse (3 works) · Addiction (2 works)