World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
77
Citations
30413
World Ranking
1624
National Ranking
92

Medicine

D-Index
86
Citations
37606
World Ranking
13906
National Ranking
529

Overview

Johannes H. Smit is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their research spans multiple areas within psychology and medicine, with an emphasis on mental health and clinical psychology.

Their recent publication record includes studies published in prominent venues such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, Nature Human Behaviour, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Psychological Medicine, and BMC Psychiatry. Selected recent papers include:

  • Safety planning-type interventions for suicide prevention: meta-analysis (2021, The British Journal of Psychiatry)
  • Genome-wide association study identifies 48 common genetic variants associated with handedness (2020, Nature Human Behaviour)
  • The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exposure-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Severe Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Meta-analysis (2022, Journal of Medical Internet Research)
  • Affect fluctuations examined with ecological momentary assessment in patients with current or remitted depression and anxiety disorders (2020, Psychological Medicine)
  • Dimensionality of the system usability scale among professionals using internet-based interventions for depression: a confirmatory factor analysis (2020, BMC Psychiatry)

The frequent coauthors in their work include Heleen Riper, Brenda W.J.H. Penninx, Dorret I. Boomsma, Eco J. C. de Geus, and Jouke-Jan Hottenga. This indicates collaborative research ties within their scientific community.

Johannes H. Smit publishes most often in venues such as UNC Libraries, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Psychological Medicine, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, and Supportive Care in Cancer.

The main fields of study for Smit's research are psychology and medicine, with specific focus areas including:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • General Health Professions
  • Sociology and Political Science

Smit's research topics cover a range of mental health and related areas, such as:

  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Cancer survivorship and care
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Best Publications

  • Genome-wide association analyses identify 44 risk variants and refine the genetic architecture of major depression

    Naomi R. Wray;Stephan Ripke;Stephan Ripke;Stephan Ripke;Manuel Mattheisen;MacIej Trzaskowski

  • Genetic relationship between five psychiatric disorders estimated from genome-wide SNPs

    S. Hong Lee;Stephan Ripke;Stephan Ripke;Benjamin M. Neale;Benjamin M. Neale;Stephen V. Faraone

  • Analysis of shared heritability in common disorders of the brain

    Verneri Anttila;Verneri Anttila;Brendan Bulik-Sullivan;Brendan Bulik-Sullivan;Hilary K. Finucane;Raymond K. Walters;Raymond K. Walters

  • A mega-analysis of genome-wide association studies for major depressive disorder

    Stephan Ripke;Naomi R Wray;Cathryn M Lewis;Steven P Hamilton

  • Modulation of genetic associations with serum urate levels by body-mass-index in humans

    Jennifer E. Huffman;Eva Albrecht;Alexander Teumer;Massimo Mangino

  • Comorbidity Patterns of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in a Large Cohort Study: the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA)

    Femke Lamers;Patricia van Oppen;Hannie C. Comijs;Johannes H. Smit

  • Genome-wide meta-analyses identify multiple loci associated with smoking behavior

    Helena Furberg;Yunjung Kim;Jennifer Dackor;Eric Boerwinkle

  • Loci influencing lipid levels and coronary heart disease risk in 16 European population cohorts

    Yurii S Aulchenko;Samuli Ripatti;Ida Lindqvist;Dorret Boomsma

  • Major depressive disorder and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: results from a large cohort study.

    Sophie A. Vreeburg;Witte J. G. Hoogendijk;Johannes van Pelt;Roel H. DeRijk

  • A genome-wide approach accounting for body mass index identifies genetic variants influencing fasting glycemic traits and insulin resistance.

    Alisa K. Manning;Alisa K. Manning;Alisa K. Manning;Robert A. Scott;Jonna L. Grimsby

  • Genome-wide association analyses identify 18 new loci associated with serum urate concentrations

    Anna Köttgen;Anna Köttgen;Eva Albrecht;Alexander Teumer;Veronique Vitart

  • Large-scale association analyses identify new loci influencing glycemic traits and provide insight into the underlying biological pathways

    Robert A Scott;Vasiliki Lagou;Ryan P Welch;Eleanor Wheeler

  • Psychiatric genome-wide association study analyses implicate neuronal, immune and histone pathways

    Colm O'Dushlaine;Lizzy Rossin;Phil H. Lee;Laramie Duncan;Laramie Duncan

  • Comparison of the LASA Physical Activity Questionnaire with a 7-day diary and pedometer

    Vianda S Stel;Johannes H Smit;Saskia.M.F Pluijm;Marjolein Visser

  • Consequences of falling in older men and women and risk factors for health service use and functional decline

    Vianda S. Stel;Johannes H. Smit;Saskia M. F. Pluijm;Paul Lips

  • Genetic associations at 53 loci highlight cell types and biological pathways relevant for kidney function

    Cristian Pattaro;Alexander Teumer;Mathias Gorski;Audrey Y. Chu

  • A risk profile for identifying community-dwelling elderly with a high risk of recurrent falling: results of a 3-year prospective study

    Saskia M. F. Pluijm;Johannes H. Smit;E. A. M. Tromp;V. S. Stel

  • Confirmatory factor analysis of the General Self-Efficacy Scale.

    Rudolf J. Bosscher;Johannes H. Smit

  • The genetics of blood pressure regulation and its target organs from association studies in 342,415 individuals

    Georg B. Ehret;Georg B. Ehret;Teresa Ferreira;Daniel I. Chasman;Anne U. Jackson

  • Heritability and genomics of gene expression in peripheral blood

    Fred A. Wright;Patrick F. Sullivan;Andrew I. Brooks;Fei Zou

  • A mega-analysis of genome-wide association studies for major depressive disorder

    S. Ripke;N. R. Wray;C. M. Lewis;S. P. Hamilton

Frequent Co-Authors

Dorret I. Boomsma
Dorret I. Boomsma Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Eco J. C. de Geus
Eco J. C. de Geus Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Gonneke Willemsen
Gonneke Willemsen Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Jouke-Jan Hottenga
Jouke-Jan Hottenga Hamad bin Khalifa University
Aartjan T.F. Beekman
Aartjan T.F. Beekman Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Kari Stefansson
Kari Stefansson deCODE Genetics (Iceland)
Anton J. L. M. van Balkom
Anton J. L. M. van Balkom University of Amsterdam
Nicholas G. Martin
Nicholas G. Martin QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
André G. Uitterlinden
André G. Uitterlinden Erasmus University Rotterdam

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

The study of Psychology in the USA opens doors to diverse online degree programs and specialized career opportunities. Many students pursue graduate education or certifications that focus on applied behavioral analysis (ABA), a rapidly growing area within the psychology field.

For those interested in becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), it’s important to understand both regional education requirements and potential pathways for advancement. For example, you can explore specific steps and Milwaukee bcba education requirements or discover how to become a bcba in Minneapolis to see what local programs and supervision options are available.

Degree seekers in other regions can review details about Nashville bcba education requirements or learn about New Orleans bcba education requirements for insights into coursework, practicum hours, and exam processes. Many accredited U.S. universities offer online or hybrid ABA programs, making it easier to balance study and work.

Exploring these education pathways can help you choose the right online degree and set a clear direction for your career in psychology and behavioral analysis.

Best Scientists Citing Johannes H. Smit

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles