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René Freichel

@renefreichel.bsky.social
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Clinical psychologist (CBT Psychotherapist trainee) & Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Amsterdam | | Interested in dynamic models of psychopathology, suicide & psychotherapy research | First-generation.

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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Presented at the DGPs Conference in Luxembourg today 🇱🇺 “Hype vs Hope: Evaluating the promise of network-informed interventions for psychopathology” Great to discuss where network approaches might genuinely contribute and where we should remain cautious.
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Co-chaired a symposium at the DPK 2026 on Improving measurement-based care with big naturalistic data, experience sampling, and artificial intelligence. Great discussions - Thanks to all speakers (Claudi Bockting, Wolfgang Lutz, Rob Saunders, Brian Schwartz) and attendees!
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Kicking off my workshop on Symptom Network Models for Research and Clinical Practice at @dpk-kongress.bsky.social today. Exciting to see the growing interest in network approaches within clinical psychology and psychotherapy.
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Really enjoyed presenting at #APS2026 in Barcelona as part of the symposium on Urban Mental Health. I shared our work on urban-rural differences in self-harm and the mechanisms that may explain these disparities. Lots of inspiring science and conversations here in Barcelona! ☀️
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Great discussions yesterday at the IAS Festival and the symposium S.O.S. Mental Health at The Centre for Urban Mental Health @umh-uva.bsky.social. I had the opportunity to present some of our work on network-informed interventions and personalized mental health care.
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New paper out today (in German) on network models in psychotherapy, directed especially toward clinicians/ practitioners. 🧠📑👩‍⚕️Also, a small personal milestone for me: my first scientific publication in German. www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...
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Thieme E-Journals - PPmP - Psychotherapie · Psychosomatik · Medizinische Psychologie / Abstract
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We’re looking for a PhD student at the University of Amsterdam! 🚀 Join us to work on personalized network-based treatments for PTSD & depression. Apply here: werkenbij.uva.nl/vacatures/pr...
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Vacature — Promotie Onderzoek Individuele Netwerk Behandeling voor Cliënten met PTSS en Depressieve Stoornis
<p>Dit promotieonderzoek richt zich op de vraag of een op de netwerkbenadering gebaseerde behandeling voor cliënten met een PTSS en een comorbide depressie betere resultaten oplevert dan de huidige, o...
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
We have spots left for PSYNETS 2026 (26–30 Jan) — a 5-day workshop on network psychometrics at the University of Amsterdam! 🇳🇱 📩Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Can’t join this time? Email psynetsummerschool@gmail.com to stay in the loop for future editions!
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Check out our new article on suicidal ideation in anorexia nervosa led by Evelina Stender and @stefanehrlichmdphd.bsky.social!
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Xinkai Du @xinkaidu.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Thrilled to share that this paper has now been published on Psychological Methods. See 🧵 below for an intro & shinyapp to view the results, as well as non-paywalled version. dx.doi.org/10.1037/met0...
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Spent an entire weekend learning about CBASP for chronic depression. Interesting therapy approach!
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Check out our new article: A network perspective on heroin use, led by @veroszpak.bsky.social!
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Loved connecting with so many great people at #EACLIPT2025 and getting to share some of our research on suicidal thoughts and behavior theories.
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Check out our new article on the temporal dynamics of generalized anxiety disorder symptoms and relevant mechanisms ⬇️
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Excited to present some of my PhD work at the RANZCP Congress in Queensland, Australia!🇦🇺🦘🌏
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Great to present at yesterday’s #ACBM Spring Webinar 2025! 🎉 If you couldn’t join live, the recording is available exclusively to ACBM members in the member portal. share.sender.net/campaigns/aF...
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
📢 Morgen auf dem Deutschen Psychotherapie-Kongress: Mein Workshop zu Symptom-Netzwerkmodellen in der klinisch-psychologischen Forschung! 🕓 14–18 Uhr 📍 Teilnahme kostenfrei (mit Tages- oder Kongressticket) 📝 Keine Anmeldung erforderlich – einfach vorbeikommen! #dpk25 @dpk-kongress.bsky.social
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🚨New paper in @naturementalhealth.bsky.social! 🚨 🔍 What psychological factors predict suicidal thoughts & behaviors? Different theories of suicide provide somewhat different answers - but which factors matter most? 🧵 Article: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Loving the process of learning DBT in my clinical work—especially when it gives me a great excuse to try sour candy on a daily basis!
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Check out this important methodological validation study of SEM fit indices for (confirmatory) network modeling. Led by @xinkaidu.bsky.social!
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
1/ Excited to share our latest article on the dynamics of drinking behavior and their interaction with social environment, led by Maarten van der Ende and published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research! 🧵 doi.org/10.1111/acer...
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Societal spirits in the silver streak: Unraveling complexity in drinking habits of the mature adult population
The study utilized Graphical VAR network models on the longitudinal Framingham Heart Study data to examine the associations between individual factors and social environments in 1719–5718 individuals...
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René Freichel @renefreichel.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Exciting news to kick off the new year: our paper on developmental dynamics in internalizing and externalizing symptoms was featured in JAACAP Open’s “Editors’ Best of 2024”! 🎉 Happy New Year, everyone! Editors‘ Best of 2024: doi.org/https://doi.... Original article: doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
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