Henk Jan Conradi (PhD) holds an assistant Professorship at the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University of Amsterdam. He wrote his PhD thesis at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Groningen and graduated in Psychology, History and Law at the same university. He has several years of experience as a psychotherapist and completed several therapy courses in Emotion Focused Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Recently he has been designated as a Research Fellow of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).

Research

His research interests are couples functioning, couples therapy, adult attachment and psychopathology. Previously, he regularly published about individual therapy and depression. His interest in history culminated in the permanent photo exhibition at the department of Psychology (Roeterseilandcomplex, building REC-G): From latecomer to front runner: A look at the history of psychology at the UvA.

Teaching

In the master he coordinates and teaches the Practicum Psychotherapy, teaches the Practicum Clinical Psychodiagnostics and supervises master theses and internships. In the bachelor he supervises bachelor theses.

Publications

Conradi, H.J., Meuwese, D., Rodenburg, L., Dingemanse, P., & Mooren, T. (2023). Effectiveness and feasibility of structured emotionally focused family therapy for parents and adolescents: Protocol of a within-subjects pilot study. PLoS ONE 18(6), e0287472. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287472

Conradi, H. J, Noordhof, A., Dingemanse, P., & Kamphuis, J.H. (2023). Do high-risk couples profit more or less from couple relationship education programs than low-risk couples? Room for improvement and vulnerability effects. Family Process, 62(2), 591–608. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12801

Conradi, H. J. (2023). Relative contributions of actor and partner forgiveness and attachment to couples’ functioning. Family Relations, 72(3), 1032–1048. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12754

Rodenburg, L., & Conradi, H.J. (2022). Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Een aangepaste Nederlandse versie van een experiëntiële hechtingsbenadering van gezinsproblemen. Systeemtherapie, 34(1), 6-22.

Conradi, H.J., Noordhof, A., & Kamphuis, J.H. (2021). Satisfying and stable couple relationships: Attachment similarity across partners can partially buffer the negative effects of attachment insecurity. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 47, 682–697. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12477

Conradi, H.J., Noordhof, A., & Arntz, A.  (2020). Improvement of conflict handling: Hand-holding during and after conflict discussions affects heart rate, mood and observed communication behavior in romantic partners. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 46(5), 419-434. DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2020.1748778

Conradi, H.J., Noordhof, A., Boyette, L.L., & de Jonge, P. (2020). Physical distance between romantic partners as marker for attachment in couples: A proof of concept study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 41(1), 91-106. https://doi.org/10.1002/anzf.1398

Conradi, H.J., Dingemanse, P., Noordhof, A., & Kamphuis, J.H. (2018). Effectiviteit van ‘Houd me vast’, een EFT-relatieverbeteringscursus. Systeemtherapie, 30(4), 158–172.

Conradi, H.J. (2018). From latecomer to front runner: A look at the history of Psychology at the UvA. Permanent photo exhibition at the department of Psychology (Roeterseilandcomplex, building REC-G).

Conradi, H.J., Dingemanse, P., Noordhof, A., Finkenauer, C., & Kamphuis, J.H. (2018). Effectiveness of the ‘Hold me Tight’ relationship enhancement program in a self-referred and a clinician-referred sample: An Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy-based approach. Family Process, 57, 613-628. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12305

Verhoeven, F., Wardenaar, K.J., Ruhé, E., Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2018). Seeing the signs: Using the course of residual depressive symptomatology to predict patterns of relapse and recurrence of Major Depressive Disorder. Depression and Anxiety, 35, 148–159. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.22695

Conradi, H.J., Kamphuis, J.H., & de Jonge, P. (2018). Adult attachment predicts the seven-year course of recurrent depression in primary care. Journal of Affective Disorders, 225, 160–166. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.009

Conradi, H.J., Noordhof, A., Dingemanse, P., Barelds, D.P.H., & Kamphuis, J.H. (2017). Actor and partner effects of attachment on relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction across the genders: an APIM approach. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 43(4): 700–716. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12222

Noordhof, A., Kamphuis, J.H., Eigenhuis, A., Boyette, L.., & Conradi, H.J. (2017). Let all flowers bloom: There is no need for complete integration of different approaches to personality. European Journal of Personality. Special Issue: European Personality Reviews, 31, 529–595. DOI: 10.1002/per

Conradi, H.J. Bos, E.H., Kamphuis, J.H., & de Jonge, P. (2017). The ten-year course of depression in primary care and long-term effects of psychoeducation, psychiatric consultation and cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Affective Disorders, 217, 174-182. DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.064

Bouwmans, M.E.J., Conradi, H.J., Bos, E.H., Oldehinkel, A.J., & de Jonge, P. (2017). Bidirectionality between sleep symptoms and core depressive symptoms and their long-term course in major depression. Psychosomatic Medicine, 74, 336-344. DOI: 10.1097/PSY.0000000000000407

Conradi, H.J., Boertien, S.D., Cavus, H., & Verschuere, B. (2016). Examining psychopathy from an attachment perspective: The role of fear of rejection and abandonment. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 27(1), 92–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2015.1077264  http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/c29MYKd5WyPbEN97s8gz/full

Monden, R., Stegeman, A., Conradi, H.J., de Jonge, P., & Wardenaar, K.J. (2016). Predicting long-term depression outcome using a three-mode principal component model for depression heterogeneity. Journal of Affective Disorders, 189, 1-9. DOI:10.1016/j.jad.2015.09.018

Bouwmans, M.E., Conradi, H.J., Bos, E.H., Oldehinkel, A.J., & de Jonge, P. (2016). Bidirectionality between sleep symptoms and core depre80ssive symptoms and their long-term course in major depressed patients. Psychosomatic Medicine, 78(3), A43-A44.

Hosenfeld, B., Bos, E.H., Wardenaar, K.J., Conradi, H.J., van der Maas, H.L.J., Visser, I., & de Jonge, P. (2015). Major depressive disorder as a nonlinear dynamic system: Bimodality in the frequency distribution of depressive symptoms over time. BMC Psychiatry, 15, 222. DOI 10.1186/s12888-015-0596-5

Blonski, S.C., Conradi, H.J., Oldehinkel, A.J., Bos, E.H., & de Jonge, P. (2016). Associations between negative and positive life events and the course of depression: A detailed repeated assessments study. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 204, 175-180. DOI:10.1097/NMD.0000000000000445

Monden R., Wardenaar, K.J.,  Stegeman, A., Conradi H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2015). Simultaneous decomposition of depression heterogeneity on the Person-, Symptom- and Time-level: The Use of Three-mode Principal Component Analysis. PlosONE, 10(7): e0132765. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0132765.

Wardenaar, K.J., Monden, R., Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P (2015). Symptom-specific course trajectories and their determinants in primary care patients with Major Depressive Disorder: Evidence for two etiologically distinct prototypes. Journal of Affective Disorders, 179, 38-46.

Doyle, F., McGee, H., Conroy, R., Bos, E., Meijer, A., Steeds, R., Sato, H., Stewart, D., Parakh, K., Carney, R.,  Freedland, F., Anselmino, M., Pelletier, R., Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2015). Systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of sex differences in depression and prognosis in persons with myocardial infarction: a MINDMAPS study. Psychosomatic Medicine, 77, 419-428.

Verhofstadt, L. De Smet, O., & Lowyck, B. (2014). Onderzoek en systeemtherapie: Een zilveren huwelijksjubileum? Systeemtherapie, 26(4), 262-277.

Wardenaar, K.J., Conradi, H.J., Bos, E.H., & de Jonge, P. (2014). Personality modulates the efficacy of high-intensity treatment in patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 75, 916-923.

Wardenaar, K.J., Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2014). Data-driven course-trajectories in primary care patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Depression and Anxiety, 31, 778-786. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.22228

Doyle, F., McGee, H., Conroy, R., Bos, E., Meijer, A., Steeds, R., Sato, H., Stewart, D., Parakh, K., Carney, R., Freedland, K., Anselmino, M., Pelletier, R., Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2013). Systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of sex differences in depression and prognosis in persons with myocardial infarction: A MINDMAPS study. Psychology & Health, 28 (Special Issue), 89.

Meijer, A., Conradi, H.J., Bos, E.H., Anselmino, M., Carney, R., Denollet, J., Doyle, F., Freedland, K.E.,  Grace, S.L., Hosseini, S.H., Lane, D.A., Pilote, L., Parakh, K., Rafanelli, C., Sato, H., Steeds, R.P., Welin, C., & de Jonge, P. (2013).  Adjusted prognostic association of post-myocardial infarction depression with mortality and cardiovascular events: an individual patient data meta-analysis. British Journal of Psychiatry, 203, 90-102. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.111195.

Zuidersma, M., Conradi, H.J., Van Melle, J.P., Ormel, J., & de Jonge, P. (2013). Depression treatment after myocardial infarction and long-term risk of subsequent cardiovascular events and mortality: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 74, 25-30.

Conradi, H.J. (2013). Recensie: Judith Kay Nelson (2012). What made Freud laugh: An attachment perspective on laughter. New York: Routledge 211. Tijdschrift voor Psychotherapie, 39, 211-212.

Zuidersma, M., Conradi, H.J., Ormel, J., & de Jonge, P. (2012). Self-reported depressive symptoms, diagnosed clinical depression and cardiac morbidity and mortality after myocardial infarction. International Journal of Cardiology. doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.07.002

Conradi, H.J., Ormel, J., & de Jonge, P. (2012). Symptom profiles of DSM-IV defined remission, recovery, relapse and recurrence of depression: The role of the core symptoms. Depression and Anxiety, 29, 638-645. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.21960

Zuidersma, M, Ormel, J, Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2012). An increase in depressive symptoms after myocardial infarction predicts new cardiac events irrespective of depressive symptoms before myocardial infarction. Psychological Medicine, 42, 683-693.

Meijer, A., Conradi, H.J., Bos, E.H., Thombs, B.D., van Melle, J.P., & de Jonge, P. (2011). Prognostic association of depression following myocardial infarction with mortality and cardiovascular events: A meta-analysis of 25 years of research. General Hospital Psychiatry, 33(3), 203-216.

De Jonge P., Conradi, H.J., Thombs, B.D., Rosmalen, J.G.M., Burger, H, & Ormel, J. (2011). Prevention of false positive findings in observational studies: Registration will not work but replication might. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 65(2), 95-96.

Conradi, H.J., de Jonge, P., & Ormel, J. (2011). Presence of individual (residual) symptoms during depressive episodes and periods of remission: A three-year prospective study. Psychological Medicine, 41, 1165-1175.

Conradi, H.J., de Jonge, P., Neeleman, A., Simons, P., & Sytema, S. (2011). Partner attachment as a predictor of long-term response to treatment with couples therapy. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 37(4), 286-297. DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2011.582435 http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SCu9u9Rv77zRBUeuJdwG/full

Hoen, P.W., Conradi, H.J., Denollet, J., Martens, E.J., & de Jonge, P. (2010). Interview-based ratings of somatic and cognitive symptoms of depression and their impact on cardiovascular prognosis. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 79, 319-320 .

De Jonge, P., Conradi, H.J., Kaptein, K.I., Bockting, C.L.H., Korf, J., & Ormel, J. (2010). Duration of subsequent episodes and periods of recovery in recurrent major depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 125, 141-145.

Stant, A.D., Ten Vergert, E.M., Kluiter, H., Conradi, H.J., Smit, A. & Ormel, J. (2009). Cost-effectiveness of a psychoeducational relapse prevention program for depression in primary care. The Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics, 12(4), 195-204.

Conradi, H.J., & de Jonge, P. (2009). Recurrent depression and the role of adult attachment: A prospective and a retrospective study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 116, 93-99.

Conradi, H.J., de Jonge, P., & Ormel, J. (2008). Cognitive-behavioural therapy v. usual care in recurrent depression. British Journal of Psychiatry, 193, 505-506.

Conradi, H.J., de Jonge, P., & Ormel, J. (2008). Prediction of the three-year course of recurrent depression in primary care patients: Different risk factors for different outcomes. Journal of Affective Disorders, 105, 267-271.

Conradi, H.J., de Jonge, P., Kluiter, H., Smit, A., van der Meer, K., Jenner, J.A., van Os, T.W.D.P., Emmelkamp, P.M.G., & Ormel, J. (2007). Enhanced treatment for depression in primary care: Long-term outcomes of a psychoeductional program alone and enriched with psychiatric consultation or cognitive behavioral therapy. Psychological Medicine, 37, 849-862.

Conradi, H.J. (2007). Treatment and risk factors for depression: long-term results of a randomized controlled trial in primary care. Thesis, s.n.

Conradi, H.J., Gerlsma, C., van Duijn, M., & de Jonge, P. (2006). Internal and external validity of the Experiences in Close Relationships questionnaire in an American and two Dutch samples. European Journal of Psychiatry, 20, 258-269.

Smit, A., Kluiter, H., Conradi, H.J., van der Meer, K., Tiemens, B.G., Jenner, J.A., van Os, T.W.D.P., & Ormel, J. (2006). Short-term effects of enhanced treatment for depression in primary care: Results from a randomised controlled trial. Psychological Medicine, 36, 15-26.

Smit, A., Tiemens, B.G., Ormel, J. , Kluiter, H., Jenner, J.A., van der Meer, K., & Conradi, H.J. (2005). Enhanced treatment for depression in primary care: First year results on compliance, self-efficacy, the use of antidepressants and contacts with the primary care physician. Primary Care and Community Psychiatry, 10, 39-49.

Van der Meer, K., Conradi, H.J., Kluiter, H., & Smit, A. (2001). Preventie van recidieve van depressieve stoornissen: Een gerandomiseerd experiment in de eerste lijn. Congresbundel.

Van Drunen, P., & Conradi, H.J. (1998). Bezielde wetenschap. Een halve eeuw Nederlandse psychologie in vijf portretten. Van Gorcum, Assen/Maastricht.

Van Drunen, P., & Conradi, H.J. (1998). Zeggenschap over de praktijk: Jan Snijders over de beginjaren van het NIPP. De Psycholoog, 33, 222-225.

De Ridder, D., Conradi, H.J., & Schreurs, K. (1997). Een theoretisch raamwerk voor het opzetten en evalueren van psychosociale interventies voor chronisch zieken. NWO-reeks: Onderzoeksprogramma chronisch zieken.

Conradi, H.J., & van Drunen, P. (1996). Psychotherapeut tussen Jung en Rogers: Een portret van prof.dr. H.R. Wijngaarden. De Psycholoog, 31, 197-202.

Conradi, H.J., & van Drunen, P. (1995). Jan Dijkhuis: Een leven in de klinische psychologie. Maandblad Geestelijke Volksgezondheid, 50, 1323-1358.

Conradi, H.J. (1993). De twee gezichten van intelligentie. Psychologie & Maatschappij, 17, 262-275.

Conradi, H.J. (1992). J.L. Prak: Een kaart voor stuurlieden. De Psycholoog, 27, 527-530.

Similarities between partners may lessen negative impact of attachment insecurity in couples:

https://www.uva.nl/en/content/news/news/2021/02/similarities-between-partners-may-lessen-negative-impact-of-attachment-insecurity-in-couples.html?origin=cnUSYqO%2BT4OvERocBmGxmw

Gelijkenis tussen partners kan negatieve effecten van onveilige hechting in relatie deels opvangen:

https://www.uva.nl/content/nieuws/nieuwsberichten/2021/01/gelijkenis-tussen-partners-kan-negatieve-effecten-van-onveilige-hechting-in-relatie-deels-opvangen.html?origin=ZTqIajedSzmOmNHrCB8ujw

‘Hold Me Tight’ relationship course shows promise for mild attachment problems:

https://www.uva.nl/en/content/news/press-releases/2017/09/%E2%80%98hold-me-tight%E2%80%99-relationship-course-shows-promise-for-mild-attachment-problems.html

Relatiecursus 'Houd me vast' veelbelovend bij milde hechtingsproblemen:

http://www.uva.nl/content/nieuws/persberichten/2017/09/relatiecursus-%E2%80%98houd-me-vast%E2%80%99-veelbelovend-bij-milde-hechtingsproblemen.html?origin=C7qo0vSuQiCeMfPYaosIew

Tien jaars beloop depressie:

http://www.uva.nl/content/nieuws/persberichten/2017/05/tien-jaar-beloop-depressie-getekend-door-restklachten-en-terugval.html