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Marit Ruitenberg is Assistant Professor of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology at the institute of Psychology, Leiden University.

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More than a mood disorder: A closer look at motor symptoms in depression

Globally, around 280 million people are affected by depression. This disorder is mostly known for its affective symptoms, like deep sadness, feelings of hopelessness, and diminished self-worth. But did you know that depression can also affect motor function?

Emily Soraya Hülskamp, Paula Carmona Osorio and Marit Ruitenberg • June 06, 2024

Multi-tasking: It’s not what you think

You probably know someone who claims they’re a great multi-tasker – or perhaps you even consider yourself one. However, studies show that humans are actually quite bad at performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Let’s demystify the myth of multi-tasking!

Marit Ruitenberg and Luc Vermeylen • February 23, 2022

Learning a new skill while staying at home

With a global pandemic forcing us to spend most of our free time at home these days, many of us may have started learning a new skill or have been working on fine- tuning an existing one.

Marit Ruitenberg and Ayesha Hamilton • May 27, 2020