Dr Sandra Mulkens (A.A.N.)
Research profile
Research areas:
- ARFID
- Childhood obesity
- Adult obesity and binge eating disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Body Dysmorphic disorder
- Anxiety disorders (primarily social anxiety disorder and fear of blushing)
- Cognitive-behavioural treatment (CBT)
Recent publications
Other publications
- Waller, G., Pugh, M., Mulkens, S., Moore, E., Mountford, V.A., Carter, J., Wicksteed, A., Maharaj, A., Wade, T.D., Wisniewski, L., Farrell, N.R., Raykos, B., Jorgensen, S., Evans, J., Thomas, J.J., Osenk, I., Paddock, C., Bohrer, B., Anderson, K., Turner, H. & 3 others (2020). Cognitive-behavioral therapy in the time of coronavirus: Clinician tips for working with eating disorders via telehealth when face-to-face meetings are not possible, International Journal of Eating Disorders. 10 p.
- Wu, Y., Alleva, J.M., & Mulkens, S. (2020). Factor Analysis and Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Translation of the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale. Body Image, 33, 244-256.
- Konings, G., Drukker, M., Mulkens, S., Severeijns, R., van Os, J., & Ponds, R. (2019). Postsurgical compliance and eating behavior 5-years after surgery. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care.
- Dumont, E., Jansen, A., Kroes, D., de Haan, E., & Mulkens, S. (2019). A new cognitive behavior therapy for adolescents with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in a day treatment setting: a clinical case series. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 52, 447-458.
- Monpellier, V., Antoniou, E.E., Mulkens, S., Janssen, I.M., Mink van der Molen, A.B., & Jansen, A.T.M. (2019). Body Contouring Surgery After Massive Weight Loss: excess skin, body satisfaction and qualification for reimbursement in a Dutch post-bariatric surgery population. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 143, 1353-1360.
- Bartelink, N.H.M, Mulkens, S., Mujakovic, S. & Jansen, M.W.J. (2018). Long-term effects of the RealFit intervention on self-esteem and food craving. Child Care in Practice, 24, 65-75.
- Bervoets, J., Jonkman, L., Mulkens, S., de Vries, H., & Kok, G. (2018). Enhancing executive functions among Dutch elementary school children using the Train Your Mind Program: Protocol for a cluster randomized trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 7: e144, 1-11.
- Monpellier, V., Antoniou, E.E., Mulkens, S., Janssen, I.M., Mink van der Molen, A.B., & Jansen, A.T.M. (2018). Body image dissatisfaction and depression in post-bariatric patients is associated with less weight loss and a desire for body contouring surgery. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 14, 1507-1515.
- Mulkens, S., de Vos, C., de Graaff, A. & Waller, G. (2018). To deliver or not to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: Replication and extension of our understanding of why therapists fail to do what they should do. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 106, 57-63.
- Bouman, T.K., Mulkens, S., & van der Lei, B. (2017). Cosmetic professionals’ awareness of body dysmorphic disorder. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 139, 336-342.
- Jansen, A., Voorwinde, V., Hoebink, Y., Rekkers, M., Martijn, C. & Mulkens, S. (2016). Mirror exposure to increase body satisfaction: Should we guide the focus of attention towards positively or negatively evaluated body parts? Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 50, 90-96.
- Schyns, G., Roefs, A., Mulkens, S., & Jansen, A. (2016). Expectancy violation, reduction of food cue reactivity and less eating in the absence of hunger after one food cue exposure session for overweight and obese women. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 76, 57-64.
- Bartelink, N.H.M., Jansen, M.W.J., Kremers, S.P.J., Mulkens, S., & Mujakovic, S. (2014). Long-term effects of the RealFit intervention on body composition, aerobic fitness and behavior. Childhood Obesity, 10, 383-391.
- Willeboordse, M., van de Kant, K.D.G., de Laat, M., Mulkens, S., van Schayck, C.P., & Dompeling, E. (2013). Multifactorial intervention for children with asthma and overweight (Mikado): study design of a randomised controlled trial. BMC public health, 13, 494.
- Rabiei, M., Mulkens, S. Kalantari, M., Molavi, H., Bahrami, F. (2012). Metacognitive therapy for body dysmorphic disorder patients in Iran: acceptability and proof of concept. Journal of Behaviour Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 43, 724-729.
- Mulkens, S., Bos, A.E.R., Uleman, R., Muris, P., Mayer, B., Velthuis, P. (2012). Psychopathology symptoms in a sample of female cosmetic surgery patients. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, 65, 321-327.
- Jansen, E., Mulkens, S. & Jansen, A. (2011). Tackling childhood overweight: treating parents exclusively is effective. International Journal of Obesity, 35, 501-509.
- Jansen, E., Mulkens, S., Sanders, E. & Jansen, A. (2011). How do children experience their parents’ feeding practices? A study using the Dutch Child Feeding Questionnaire- child version. Netherlands Journal of Psychology, 66, 26-32.
- Alberts, H. J.E.M., Mulkens, S., Smeets, M. & Thewissen, R. (2010). Coping with food cravings: Investigating the potential of a mindfulness-based intervention, Appetite, 55, 160-163.
- Jansen, E., Mulkens, S. & Jansen, A. (2010). How to promote fruit consumption in children: visual appeal versus restriction. Appetite, 54, 599-602.
- Mulkens, S. & Jansen, A. (2009). Mirror gazing increases attractiveness in satisfied, but not dissatisfied individuals: a model for Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Journal of Behaviour Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 40, 211-218.
- Werrij, M.Q., Jansen, A., Mulkens, S., Elgersma, H., Ament, A., Hospers, H.J. (2009). Adding Cognitive Therapy to Dietetic Treatment Associated with Less Relapse in Obesity. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 67, 315-324.
- Werrij, M.Q., Roefs, A., Janssen, I., Stapert, D., Wolters, G., Mulkens, S., Hospers, H.J., & Jansen, A. (2009). Early associations with palatable foods in overweight and obesity are not disinhibition related but restraint related. Journal of Behaviour Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 40, 136-146.
- Jansen, E., Mulkens, S. , Emond, Y. & Jansen, A. (2008). From the garden of Eden to the land of plenty. Restriction of fruit and sweets intake leads to increased fruit and sweets consumption in children. Appetite, 51, 570-575.
- Werrij, M.Q., Mulkens, S., Hospers, H.J., Yvonne Smits-de Bruyn & Jansen, A. (2008). Dietary treatment for obesity reduces BMI and improves eating psychopathology, self-esteem and mood. Netherlands Journal of Psychology, 64, 8-14.
- Jansen, E., Mulkens, S. & Jansen, A. (2007). Do not eat the red food! Prohibition of snacks leads to their relatively higher consumption in children. Appetite, 49, 572-577.
- Jansen, A., Smeets, T., Boon, B., Nederkoorn, C., Roefs, A., & Mulkens, S. (2007). Vulnerability to interpretation bias in overweight children. Psychology & Health, 22, 561-574.
- Jansen, E., Mulkens, S., Hamers, H., & Jansen, A. (2007). Assessing eating disordered behaviour in overweight children and adolescents: bridging the gap between a self-report questionnaire and a gold standard interview. Netherlands Journal of Psychology, 63,102-106.
- Nederkoorn, C., Jansen, E., Mulkens, S., & Jansen, A. (2007). Impulsivity predicts treatment outcome in obese children. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45, 1071-1075.
- Havermans, R.C., Mulkens, S., Nederkoorn, C., & Jansen, A. (2007). The efficacy of cue exposure with response prevention in extinguishing drug and alcohol cue reactivity. Behavioural Interventions, 22, 121-135.
- Mulkens, S. & Jansen, A. (2006). Changing appearances: Cosmetic surgery and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Netherlands Journal of Psychology, 61, 34-41.
- Bos, A.R., Muris, P., Mulkens, S. & Schaalma, H.P. (2006). Changing self-esteem in children and adolescents: A roadmap for future interventions. Netherlands Journal of Psychology, 61, 26-33.
- Werrij, M.Q., Mulkens, S., Hospers. H.J., & Jansen, A. (2006). Overweight and obesity: the significance of a depressed mood. Patient Education and Counseling, 62, 126-131.
- Jansen, A. Nederkoorn, C., & Mulkens, S. (2005). Selective visual attention for ugly and beautiful body parts in eating disorders. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 43, 183-196.
- Jansen, A., Theunissen, N., Slechten, K., Nederkoorn, C., Boon, B., Mulkens, S. & Roefs, A. (2003). Overweight children overeat after exposure to food cues. Eating Behaviors. 4, 197-209.
- Mulkens, S., Bögels, S.M., De Jong, P.J. & Louwers, J. (2001). Fear of blushing: Effects of task concentration training versus exposure in vivo on fear and physiology. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 15, 413-432.
- Mulkens, S. (2000). Red, hot, and scared? Inquiries into fear of blushing. PhD Thesis, Maastricht University, Universitaire Pers Maastricht.
- Mulkens, S., & Bögels, S.M. (1999). Learning history in fear of blushing. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 37, 1159-1167.
- Mulkens, S., Bögels, S.M. & de Jong, P.J. (1999). Attentional focus and fear of blushing: A case study. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 27, 153-164.
- Mulkens, S., de Jong, P.J., Dobbelaar, A. & Bögels, S.M. (1999). Fear of blushing: Fearful preoccupation irrespective of facial coloration. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 37, 1119-1128.
- Arrindell, W.A., Mulkens, S., Kok, J. & Vollenbroek, J. (1999). Disgust sensitivity and the sex difference in fears to common indigenous animals. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 37, 273-280.
- Mulkens, S., de Jong, P.J. & Bögels, S.M. (1997). High blushing propensity: fearful preoccupation or facial coloration? Personality and Individual differences, 22, 817-824.
- Bögels, S.M., Mulkens, S. & de Jong, P.J. (1997). Task Concentration Training and Fear of Blushing. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 4, 251-258.
- Mulkens, S., de Jong, P.J. & Merckelbach, H. (1996). Disgust and spider phobia. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 105, 464-468.
Publications in Dutch
- Jansen, A. & Mulkens, S. (in press). iBook Leren om niet te eten. Text and footage.
- Mulkens, S. (in press). Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In I. Franken, P. Muris & D. Denys (red.). Basisboek psychopathologie. Utrecht: Uitgeverij De Tijdstroom.
- Voncken, M., Mulkens, S. & Dijk, C. (in druk). Sociale angststoornis. In I. Franken, P. Muris & D. Denys (red.). Basisboek psychopathologie. Utrecht: Uitgeverij De Tijdstroom.
- Jansen, A., Elgersma, H. & Mulkens, S. (2014). Boulimia nervosa en verwante eetstoornissen: protocollaire behandeling. In C. Braet en S.Bögels (red.). Protocollaire behandelingen voor kinderen en adolescenten met psychische klachten. Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Boom.
- Bouman, T.K., van Rood, Y., Mulkens, S. & Visser, S. (2013). Somatic symptom and related disorders in de DSM-5. Directieve Therapie, 33, 282-294.
- Jansen, A., Voorwinde, V., Hoebink, Y., Rekkers, M., Martijn, C. & Mulkens, S. (2013). Ontvreden over uw lichaam? Voor de Spiegel! En dan? Exposure aan wat eigenlijk? Gedragstherapie, 46, 57-67.
- Mulkens, S. en van der Linden, J. (2013). Van ratatouille tot Michelin diner: ingrediënten voor de behandeling van boulimia nervosa in negen gangen. Gedragstherapie, 46, 15-30.
- Mulkens, S. (2013). Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In I. Franken, P. Muris & D. Denys (red.). Basisboek psychopathologie (pp. 513-525). Utrecht: Uitgeverij De Tijdstroom.
- Voncken, M., Mulkens, S. & Dijk, C. (2013). Sociale angststoornis. In I. Franken, P. Muris & D. Denys (red.). Basisboek psychopathologie (pp. 407-422). Utrecht: Uitgeverij De Tijdstroom.
- Mulkens, S. & Bögels, S.M. (2011). Protocollaire behandeling van patiënten met een socialeangststoornis: Taakconcentratietraining en cognitieve therapie. In: Keijsers, G.P.J., van Minnen, A. & Hoogduin, C.A.L. (Red.). Protocollaire behandelingen in de ambulante geestelijke gezondheidszorg (pp. 147-180). Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Boom.
- Mulkens, S. (2011). Diagnostiek van BDD. In Denys, D. & Vulink, N.C.C. (Red.) Handboek Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Assen: Van Gorcum.
- Van Rood, Y.R. , Mulkens, S. en Bouman, T. K. (2011). Psychometrie. In Denys, D. & Vulink, N.C.C. (Red.) Handboek Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Assen: Van Gorcum.
- Jansen, A. & Mulkens, S. (2011). Cognitieve therapie bij eetstoornissen en obesitas. In: Van Oppen, P. en Bögels, S.M. (Red.). Cognitieve therapie: Theorie en praktijk. (p. 357-390). Houten: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
- Jansen, A., Nederkoorn, C., Roefs, A., Martijn, C., Havermans, R., & Mulkens, S. (2009). Waarom obesitas in de GGZ behandeld moet worden. GZ-Psychologie, 1, 38-44.
- Bos, A. E. R., Uleman, R., Mulkens, S., Muris, P., Mayer, B., Steenhuis, I. & Velthuis, P. (2008). Blij met je lijf? De invloed van sociale en temporele vergelijkingen op de lichaamswaardering en zelfwaardering van vrouwelijke cosmetisch chirurgiepatiënten. In J. Karremans, B. Beersma, R. Custers, F. van Harreveld & W. van Rijswijk (Red), Jaarboek Sociale Psychologie 2007. Groningen: ASPO Pers.
- Jansen, A., Elgersma, H. & Mulkens, S. (2008). Boulimia Nervosa en verwante eetstoornissen. In Braet, C. & Bögels, S.M. (red.) Protocollaire behandelingen voor kinderen met psychische klachten. Amsterdam: Boom, p. 495-523.
- Smits, Y & Mulkens, S. (2008). Diëtist en gedragstherapeut: tandem tegen overgewicht. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor voeding en diëtetiek, 63, 20-22.
- Mulkens, S. (2008). Boekbespreking G. Noordenbos: Gids voor herstel van eetstoornissen. Maandblad Geestelijke Volksgezondheid
- Mulkens, S. (2007). Boekbespreking C. Exterkate: Eating Disorders in day treatment. Maandblad Geestelijke Volksgezondheid, 62, 1091-1092.
- Mulkens, S., Fleuren, D. Nederkoorn, C. Meijers, J. (2007). RealFit: een multidisciplinaire groepsbehandeling voor obese jongeren. Gedragstherapie, 40, 27-48.
- Mulkens, S., Kerzel, C., Merckelbach, H., & Jansen, A. (2006). Mooi maar ontevreden: Over psychische stoornissen en cosmetische chirurgie. Maandblad Geestelijke Volksgezondheid, 61, 34-47.
- Havermans, R., Mulkens, S., Franken, I., Vanwingh, M. Sanderson, R. & Jansen, A. (2003). Cue-exposure met responspreventie bij de behandeling van verslavingsgedrag. Directieve Therapie, 23, 247-261.
- Mulkens, S. & Jansen, A. (2003). Als je neus maar goed zit. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: selectieve aandacht of esthetiek? De psycholoog,38,3-7.
- Mulkens, S. & Werrij, M. (2002). You can’t always get what you want. Bijeenkomsten. De Psycholoog, 37, 682-683.
- Mulkens, S. (2001). Behandeling van bloosangst met taakconcentratietraining. Gedrag en Gezondheid, 29, 333-340.
- Mulkens, S. (2001). Aandacht voor bloosangst. De Psycholoog, 36, 342-347.
- Bögels, S.M. & Mulkens, S. (1997). Protocollaire behandeling van patiënten met een sociale fobie: Taakconcentratietraining en cognitieve therapie. In: Keijsers, G.P.J., van Minnen, A. & Hoogduin, C.A.L. (Red.). Protocollaire behandelingen in de ambulante geestelijke gezondheidszorg (pp.127-157). Houten/Diegem: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.
- Mulkens, S. (1996). Een hoofd als een boei... Over het fenomeen blozen. Psychoskoop, 7, 28-35.
- Mulkens, S. (1995). Waarom blozen mensen eigenlijk? De Psycholoog, 30, 490-495.
- Bögels, S.M., Mulkens, S. & de Jong, P.J. (1995). Overmatig zelfbewustzijn en taakconcentratie: een nieuw model voor de behandeling van bloosangst. Gedragstherapie,