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Open access publication in the spotlight - 'The impact of mining-induced earthquakes on mental health: Evidence from the Dutch Lifelines Cohort Study and Biobank’   University of Groningen Library | March 2026

• Our paper on mining-induced earthquakes was selected as the Article in the Spotlight for March 2026 by the University of Groningen Library. As part of this recognition, I was invited to an interview with the Open Access team to discuss the study’s key findings and their broader implications.

Selected Media Coverage

Tens of thousands of Groningen residents struggle with anxiety and depression due to earthquakes (Original title in Dutch: "Tienduizenden Groningers kampen met angst en depressie door aardbevingen")   NOS News | March 2026

Melancholy in Groningen: Study reveals link with earthquakes (Original title in Dutch: "Somberheid in Groningen: studie legt verband met aardbevingen bloot")   RTL News | March 2026

Increased anxiety and depression symptoms in Groningen due to earthquakes  (Original title in Dutch: "Meer angsten depressieklachten in Groningen door aardbevingen")  University Medical Center Groningen - News and stories |  March 2026

Socioeconomic health disparities emerge early in adulthood  University Medical Center Groningen - News and stories |  January 2026