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Tessa Blanken

@tfblanken.bsky.social
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assistant professor at university of amsterdam · studying sleep, well-being, complex systems · fan of team science and peer support www.scisis.nl · tfblanken.com

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Julia M. Rohrer @dingdingpeng.the100.ci · 27/08/2026
Psychological Science special issue call 📣 Ever had your research denigrated bc it's "only descriptive", "what's the mechanism though?" and "but what are the theoretical implications?" Now has come your time to shine. Send your best descriptive work! www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
Psychological Science invites submissions that advance psychological science through careful description of psychological phenomena. Psychological research often focuses on explaining and predicting phenomena before we have a sufficiently detailed understanding of them. It can be difficult to build strong theories on incomplete empirical foundations of the phenomena themselves. Careful descriptive research helps establish shared empirical reference points developed around well-characterized phenomena. As such, descriptive research contributes to psychological science both by improving our understanding of the phenomena themselves and by providing a stronger foundation for future theory-building, explanation, and prediction.

We are interested in manuscripts that:

Deepen our understanding of psychological phenomena, including what they look like, how they vary, and how they unfold;
Draw on a variety of sources of evidence and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches; research conducted in naturalistic settings; intensive, longitudinal, or small-sample designs; and open or large-scale datasets; 
Provide necessary context for interpreting what is being described, including who is represented in the data, the settings and circumstances in which phenomena occur, and the broader social contexts in which they are situated; and/or
Make a substantive contribution to psychological science through the quality, depth, or significance of the description provided.
The deadline for submitting regular manuscripts is April 15, 2027. Registered Reports will also be considered. The deadline for submitting Stage 1 Registered Reports is November 15, 2026. Authors should indicate in the “Comments to Editor” box during submission that the manuscript is intended for the “Descriptive Research in Psychological Science” special issue.
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Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change @acscc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
We are beyond excited to announce that the applications are now open for the third Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change! Come visit a beautiful city, hear from world-renowned experts, and work with passionate individuals on challenges related to climate change. More info: acscc.nl
Announcement that the applications are open for the third Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change, with speakers including Clare Farrell, Ben Franta, Julia Steinberger, Vítor Vasconcelos, and Rachel Donald, with more to come!
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JAMA Psychiatry @jamapsychiatry.com · 30/10/2025
Integrating complexity theory into mental health research may reveal unique resilience dynamics and inform more effective, individualized interventions. ja.ma/47w8W7U
Figure compares path symmetry and asymmetry with graphs showing 'Path I' and 'Path II' and 'Underlying parameter change in a (e.g. a stressor)'. There are diagrams showing healthy to ill state changes, with 'Path I' and 'Path II'.
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Shirley Wang @shirleybwang.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Thrilled to share a new paper in @jamapsychiatry.com on path asymmetry in complex dynamic systems of psychopathology! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳
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Path Asymmetry in Complex Dynamic Systems of Psychopathology
This article illustrates the assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology and calls for the development of dynamical systems of mental illness that incorporate asymmetry.
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Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Wrapping up the European Insomnia Network meeting in Amsterdam! Two days of insightful talks, engaging round tables, beautiful posters and plenty of socialising on the topic of insomnia- forming new collaborations across Europe. What a supportive and engaging community to be part of!
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Shirley Wang @shirleybwang.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I'm excited to share a new preprint with @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom! We discuss the striking (implicit) assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology, which is misaligned with complex dynamical systems. More here: osf.io/preprints/os...
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Brian Nosek @briannosek.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
An open letter supporting the international bachelor’s psychology programs threatened for cuts. Proceeding with these cuts would damage some of the most important and impactful psychology departments globally. #supportdutchpsychology openletter.earth/against-lang...
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Against Language Barriers: A Call to Protect International Education in Dutch Academia
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Eiko Fried @eikofried.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Four large Dutch universities, including Leiden University where I work, have decided to throw international psychology bachelor programs under the bus in an effort to appease the rightwing government. Here's my blog why this is a terrible idea. eiko-fried.com/cutting-inte...
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Cutting international bachelor programs threatens psychological science » Eiko Fried
Two days ago, four Dutch universities announced discontinuing their English-speaking psychology bachelor programs (1, 2). I will briefly explain (1) how this decision came to be, (2) why this is such ...
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Jonathan Repple @jonathanrepple.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Highlights in Network Science and Mental Disorders! I’ve been fascinated by the application of network analysis in mental disorder research, particularly in exploring brain connectivity networks and symptom networks. Currently, we’re part of a large consortium called DYNAMIC www.dynamic-center.net,
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LOEWE-Zentrum DYNAMIC
Das LOEWE-Zentrum DYNAMIC erforscht neue Wege der Diagnostik und Behandlung psychischer Erkrankungen mithilfe dynamischer Netzwerkmodelle.
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 22/01/2025
"Officials halted midstream a training workshop for junior scientists, called off a workshop on adolescent learning minutes before it was to begin, and canceled meetings of two advisory councils." It could've been telegraphed in advance. The fear, uncertainty, chaos, and disruption are the point.
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Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
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Paolo Crosetto @paolocrosetto.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I was today years old when I found this gem of a web app to explore 2500+ color palettes for R: r-graph-gallery.com/color-palett...
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R Color Palette Finder
The ultimate tool for finding the perfect color palette for data visualization with R and paletteer. Explore over 2000 palettes, see them in action on various charts, simulate color blindness, and exp...
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NRC @nrc.nl · 16/12/2024
In het regeerakkoord staat 85 keer het woord ‘innovatie’. Woorden zijn goedkoop, blijkt weer eens. De bezuinigingen die met het akkoord over de onderwijsbegroting overeind blijven, raken vooral de universiteiten hard. buff.ly/4iEx9xJ
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Wat vindt NRC | Een Haags compromis dat onderwijs en onderzoek hard raakt
Onderwijsbegroting
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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Headlines are often a bit exaggerated. But this one is sadly spot on 🔥 The reduced budget cuts are indeed still *DISASTROUS* for Dutch universities. (And for Dutch economy and society and young researchers) 🤯 #highered @woinactie.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/reduced...
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Reduced budget cuts still ‘disastrous’ for Dutch universities
Agreement between coalition and opposition parties to reduce budget cuts does little to assuage sector leaders’ fears
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Luc Stultiens @lucstultiens.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Het bezuinigingsakkoord is nog erger dan verwacht. Een historische blunder om meer dan €1,2 miljard te bezuinigen op de toekomst van ons land. Oppositie had een unieke kans, maar CDA, CU, SGP & JA21 helpen liever het kabinet dan het onderwijs uit de brand.
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Kristian Steensen Nielsen @kristiansn89.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I highly recommend reading this thought-provoking critique of the 'tipping point' concept and its utility in promoting ambitious climate action 🌍👇 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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‘Tipping points’ confuse and can distract from urgent climate action - Nature Climate Change
The tipping points framing is widely used in climate discussions but receives mixed feedback. This Perspective critiques it for oversimplifying the complexities of natural and social systems and faili...
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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Graph of the day. For those wondering whether the over-performing Dutch universities need more or (even) less funding. This red line is the government investment per student. More, not less, funding is needed. #DoeHetNiet @woinactie.bsky.social source: @universiteitennl.bsky.social 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥
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WOinActie.bsky.social @woinactie.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Hoofdcommentaar NRC. Nogmaals - er is buiten de coalitiepartijen vrijwel niemand te vinden die deze bezuinigingen een goed idee vindt. De bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs zijn kortzichtig www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/... www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/...
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Wat vindt NRC | De bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs zijn kortzichtig
Hoger onderwijs
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Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
For the lovely 🦋 folks: #postdoc jobs: We have exciting post doc positions open in the U of Amsterdam's interdisciplinary research priority area "Human(e) AI". Applicants from eg communication, law, logic, and philosophy welcome! 🗓️: deadline December 13 Share 🫶 vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Two-...
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Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in Human(e) AI
Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in Human(e) AI
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Giovanni Briganti, M.D., Ph.D. @briganti.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Our long didactic paper on #network analysis, written with many of the amazing scientists that work in the field is finally out in IJMPR and open access ! It was a long and collaborative effort two years in the making, but, it was worth it! Please repost onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Network analysis: An overview for mental health research
Network approaches to psychopathology have become increasingly common in mental health research, with many theoretical and methodological developments quickly gaining traction. This article illustrat...
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Iris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
✨ So proud of this special issue and deeply grateful for my wonderful co-editors, all contributions at the workshop by participants, and the amazing resulting papers in the special issue. Check it out! You will not be disappointed, I promise 😊
Table 1 in editorial, giving overview of all 8 papers in the special issue, including teaser quotes.
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Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Met Amsterdam Young Academy spreken we ons uit over het afgelaste nationale protest tegen de bezuinigingen in het hoger onderwijs. "Het afgelasten van de demonstratie was de wereld op zijn kop." Maar we zullen de stilte doorbreken, tot 25 november in Den Haag 🟥! www.parool.nl/columns-opin...
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Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Paper out on how baseline depressive symptoms relate to remission after electorconvulsive therapy. Using network analysis, we take into account that symptoms themselves are related -allowing to identify symptoms that uniquely and directly relate to remission. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Prediction of electroconvulsive therapy outcome: A network analysis approach
Objective While electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of major depressive disorder is effective, individual response is variable and difficult to predict. These difficulties may in part .....
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Manlio De Domenico @manlius.bsky.social · 28/10/2024
#ComplexityThoughts #ComplexSystems meet Vivaldi's summer youtu.be/G8SvsPwcQPU
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Complexity Thoughts
YouTube video by Manlio De Domenico
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Marc van Oostendorp @fonolog.bsky.social · 26/10/2024
Dear colleagues around the world, As you may know, the Netherlands has, since this summer, been governed by a radical right-wing administration with an agenda reminiscent of Orbán's Hungary.
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gabylunansky.bsky.social @gabylunansky.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
🚨new paper!🚨 We discuss how network theory can accomodate a complexity perspective on resilience, and how different network architectures correspond to four commonly observerd response trajectories to adverse events. Psychological Review: doi.org/10.1037/rev0... [Open Access]. 1/n
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Marieke A. Helmich @mahelmich.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
🚨New paper! 🚨 Very excited to see our Perspective article on the use of early warning signals in psychopathology is now published in @natrevpsych.bsky.social ! Link to the PDF here rdcu.be/dWyLO And 1/5 🧵below 👇 #MentalHealth #ClinPsychSky #PsychSciSky #Psychology #Psychiatry #ClinPsy 🧪
Screenshot of the title and abstract of the article "Slow down and be critical before using early warning signals in psychopathology", linked in the post.
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Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
To all UvA and VU employees: nominations for the AYA recognition & rewards awards 2024 are open 🏆! Nominate a colleague whose exceptional contributions to the academy might remain below the radar, but nevertheless are essential for a healthy university 🌱. amsterdamyoungacademy.nl/aya-recognit...
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AYA Recognition & Rewards Award | AYA
AYA welcomes and supports the current attention to Recognition & Rewards in Dutch academia and is committed to furthering forms of excellence and academ ...
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Siemon de Lange @siemon.bsky.social · 08/11/2023
New paper from my colleagues showing insomnia subtypes exhibit distinct profiles of deviations in structural brain connectivity: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #neuroscience #neuroimaging
Figure 3 from the manuscript showing connectivity deviation profiles for the five insomnia subtypes.
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Lars Klintwall @larsklintwall.bsky.social · 15/12/2023
Published! “A novel approach for constructing personalized networks from longitudinal perceived causal relations”, with @julianburger.bsky.social , @tfblanken.bsky.social et al www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 09/11/2023
I'm very happy and honoured to become part of the Amsterdam Young Academy, together with this great group of people. Can't wait to get started! 🌱 amsterdamyoungacademy.nl/ten-new-aya-...
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Ten new AYA members! | AYA
The Amsterdam Young Academy welcomes ten new members from the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and Amsterdam UMC (AUMC). We ...
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