Annika Wirsching, MSc
Leiden University Medical Center; ARQ National Psychotrauma Center & Vrije Universiteit
Annika Wirsching embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Maastricht University. Building upon this foundation, she deepened her expertise, completing a Research Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology and a Master's in Clinical Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Currently, Annika holds a position as a psychologist at ARQ Center’45, specializing in the treatment of psychotrauma. Simultaneously, as a junior researcher she is involved in clinical trials with MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapy. This dual role showcases her dedication to both the practical and research aspects of mental health care.
Beyond her clinical and research roles, Annika is on the board of the Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA). In this capacity, she contributes to the distribution of education and knowledge related to psychedelic research. In addition, she is dedicated to building a local community of early researcher and to bridging the gap between researchers and students in the field of psychedelic research.