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Maarten Van Nieuwkerk is an experienced professional in the field of mental health, serving as a voluntary worker for Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem since February 2023 and Vitis Welzijn since March 2022. With a background as an ervaringsdeskundige in the GGZ sector, Maarten has contributed valuable insights from lived experience at MaartenVN since April 2005 and with GGZ Delfland from December 2010 to March 2022. Additionally, Maarten is an accomplished author, having written books such as "schizofrenie als levensweg" and "ervaring schizofrenie samen delen," while also engaging in presentations, exhibitions, and creative work as a writer, poet, and photographer. Educational qualifications include completion of various training programs related to wellness recovery and motivational techniques obtained through GGZ Delfland and Kenniscentrum Phrenos.