Cevdet Acarsoy engages in research and education at the intersection of clinical psychology, childhood traumas, schema therapy, and epidemiology. His multifaceted expertise extends to teaching, therapy practice, and science communication, creating a holistic impact on mental health and public well-being.

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Cevdet Acarsoy engages in research and education at the intersection of clinical psychology, childhood traumas, schema therapy, and epidemiology. His multifaceted expertise extends to teaching, therapy practice, and science communication, creating a holistic impact on mental health and public well-being.

Research on psychotrauma, schema therapy and development of psychopathology

Cevdet Acarsoy explores the intricate interplay of early maladaptive schemas, childhood traumatic experiences, and transdiagnostic domains. Combining causal inference perspective from epidemiology with psychological research, Acarsoy is on a quest to answer profound research questions at the intersection of these fields.

Currently immersed in his PhD studies, he delves into unraveling the causes and consequences of migraine in the general population. Moving forward, he will investigate early maladaptive schemas using survey data from university students, to shed light on the intricate relationship between childhood traumatic experiences, transdiagnostic domains, and psychological development. Through a multidisciplinary lens, he seeks to contribute valuable insights to both the scientific community and the broader understanding of mental health.

Short CV

Cevdet Acarsoy commenced his academic journey with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Middle East Technical University, Turkey, graduating with high honors in 2016. He further pursued a master's degree in Clinical Psychology (cum laude) at Leiden University in 2018. Currently, he is in the final stages of his PhD in Epidemiology at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, focusing on the causes and consequences of migraine within the Rotterdam Study (ERGO).

Collaborating with Prof. M. Kamran Ikram, and Dr. Daniel Bos, Acarsoy actively contributes to neuroepidemiology, psychiatric epidemiology, vascular imaging, and population imaging research groups. Moreover, he imparts his knowledge as a lecturer at Leiden University and Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam.

Certified as a schema therapist, an advanced EMDR practitioner, and NIP-psychologist, he provides therapeutic services at Sanus Psychology, Leiden, specialising in cognitive behavioral therapy, schema therapy, and EMDR. His professional journey reflects a robust foundation in psychology, encompassing teaching, clinical practice, and ongoing contributions to science.

Grants and awards

• Leiden Excellence Scholarship (€15,000) / Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands (Feb 2017)
• High Honour Student / Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (Sep 2012 - Jun 2016) - Awarded 8 times, in every semester.