Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie

What Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie does

Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie is a Dutch non-profit knowledge center (Vereniging) founded in 2001 and headquartered in Utrecht that collects, bundles, and disseminates scientific knowledge, practical clinical knowledge, and experiential knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with serious mental health problems. It operates as an ANBI-registered public-benefit institution sustained by membership dues from 24 member organizations drawn from the Dutch youth mental health sector, supplemented by project grants from bodies such as ZonMw and Stichting Kinderpostzegels. The center serves four end-user segments — healthcare professionals, parents and caregivers, young people themselves, and education professionals (schools) — through a portfolio of digital knowledge platforms and resources.

Its product portfolio is built around a central content library of 500+ evidence-based knowledge pages, complemented by structured assets including Praktijkstandaarden (clinical practice standards for ADHD, autism, depression, OCD and other conditions), Kennisdossiers (bundled knowledge dossiers), Beslismodellen (interactive decision models for OCD, ADHD and depression developed with technology partner Alii), De Vraagbaak (a youth research panel co-developed with NJR Hoofdzaken), OPEN (an online experiential-knowledge network), Begrijp je medicijn (medication explanations for parents and youth), Brainwiki.nl (a youth-facing website), Beeldverhalen (multilingual visual stories in 7 languages for low-literacy and newcomer audiences), the "In Mijn Brein" podcast, e-learning modules, and the Academische Werkplaats Kajak academic workshop. The underlying platform is a knowledge-management stack delivering curated, multi-format content (web, multimedia, podcast, visual) rather than algorithmic or AI-driven services.

The business model is a community-led, membership-anchored GTM: revenue is generated through recurring membership subscriptions from 24 Dutch youth-mental-health provider organizations, supplemented by project-based income from research funders and foundations. All knowledge resources are distributed free of charge to end users via self-serve digital channels (website, newsletter, LinkedIn, YouTube) and via the member organizations, which serve as embedded resellers/distribution channels into their professional networks. The center does not sell commercial products and discloses no pricing. Co-development partnerships with Nederlands Jeugdinstituut, Pharos, Trimbos-instituut, Amsterdam UMC, Movisie, and Landelijk Kenniscentrum LVB extend its reach into adjacent knowledge networks and verticals, including children of parents with mental-health or addiction vulnerabilities and youth with mild intellectual disabilities (LVB).

Name

Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie

Legal name

Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie

Website

https://kenniscentrum-kjp.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie is a Dutch non-profit ANBI knowledge center that collects and disseminates evidence-based information on child and youth psychiatry to healthcare professionals, parents, young people, and schools via member-funded digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Knowledge Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Business Associations (813910), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms (HLALAEAB), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Youth mental health knowledge
• Evidence-based psychiatry
• Clinical practice standards
• Mental health education
• Knowledge dissemination platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The organization operates as a membership association with 24 member organizations (youth mental health care providers) that contribute to and support the knowledge center. Members include organizations like Yulius, Youz, Parlan, Levvel, GGZ institutions, and others across the Netherlands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie is a Dutch knowledge center that collects, bundles, and disseminates scientific, practical, and experiential knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of children with serious mental health problems. It operates a portfolio of interconnected digital platforms including Brainwiki.nl for youth, Begrijp je medicijn for medication information, Beeldverhalen visual stories in multiple languages, podcasts, and professional practice standards (Praktijkstandaarden) and knowledge dossiers. The center functions as a membership association with 24 Dutch youth mental health care provider member organizations.

Product overview

Kenniscentrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie operates as a knowledge center that collects, bundles, and disseminates scientific, practical, and experiential knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of children with serious mental health problems. The core offering consists of multiple interconnected digital knowledge platforms: Brainwiki.nl serves young people directly with mental health information; Begrijp je medicijn provides medication explanations for parents and patients; Beeldverhalen offers visual stories in multiple languages for low-literacy audiences; and the Podcast 'In Mijn Brein' shares youth experiences. For professionals, the center provides Praktijkstandaarden (practice standards), Kennisdossiers (knowledge dossiers), and Beslismodellen (decision models). De Vraagbaak and OPEN incorporate experiential knowledge from youth and parents into the knowledge base. The platforms are available through the main website at kenniscentrum-kjp.nl, which also hosts the Classification educational resource and Expertise by Experience programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brainwiki.nl Website for young people about mental health problems, providing reliable information about psychological complaints and treatments, as well as experiences from peers. Developed with youth involvement to provide relatable mental health information for adolescents.
• Begrijp je medicijn Provides parents and young people with understandable and reliable explanations about medications used in child and youth psychiatry, as a supplement to package leaflets. Currently contains information about 11 commonly used medications.
• Beeldverhalen (Visual Stories) Visual stories and animations about common mental health problems (ADHD, autism, depression, behavioral disorders, trauma, children of parents with vulnerabilities) designed for low-literate youth and those new to the Netherlands, available in 7 languages.
• Podcast 'In Mijn Brein' Podcast where young people share their experiences with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and autism. Raw, honest, and unfiltered accounts of their struggles and what helps them.
• Praktijkstandaarden (Practice Standards) Evidence-based knowledge standards for professionals covering various mental health conditions including ADHD, autism, depression, and OCD, providing guidance on diagnosis and treatment.
• Kennisdossiers (Knowledge Dossiers) Bundled knowledge about specific groups, urgent topics, or other broad themes related to child and youth mental health, organized for easy access by professionals.
• De Vraagbaak (Youth Panel) Research panel of young people with experience in mental health care, established by the Knowledge Centre and NJR Hoofdzaken, providing insights to improve youth care services.
• OPEN (Online Patiënten Expertise Netwerk) Online network for systematically collecting, analyzing, and returning patient and parent experiential knowledge to parents, children, and practitioners.
• Classificatie (Classification) Educational resource about the difference between diagnosis and classification in child and youth psychiatry, including guidance on when and how to classify, and alternatives to classification.
• Ervaringsdeskundigheid (Expertise by Experience) Platform incorporating experiential knowledge from mentally vulnerable children, young people, and their parents as a meaningful knowledge source alongside scientific and practical knowledge.
• Beslismodellen (Decision Models) Dynamic and interactive knowledge sets developed for practice standards on OCD, ADHD, and depression that support healthcare professionals in decision-making and provide personalized recommendations.
• Academische Werkplaats Kajak Academic workshop contributing to better care for people with mild intellectual disabilities (LVB) and mental disorders, stimulating scientific research and making proposals for education and policy.
• E-learning modules Online learning modules including sleep problems in youth with autism, providing training for healthcare professionals in youth welfare to recognize and treat specific conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 645,274 annual website visitors accessing evidence-based knowledge
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• YuliuscoreOthersYouth mental health care provider and member organization of the knowledge center. Part of the network of 24 member organizations.
• YouzcoreOthersYouth mental health care provider and member organization of the knowledge center. Part of the network of 24 member organizations.
• ParlancoreOthersYouth mental health care provider and member organization. Their GZ-psychologist José Kocken won the Hartenhuis Award in 2024.
• LevvelcoreOthersSpecialist for Youth and Family. Member organization and active project partner in Beeldverhalen project and research collaborations with Amsterdam UMC.
• LUMC CuriumcoreOthersAcademic medical center (Leiden University Medical Center) - child and youth psychiatry department. Member organization providing academic expertise.
• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on multiple projects including Uit je Bubbel (integral youth care), knowledge development, and experiential knowledge initiatives. Contributes to national youth knowledge infrastructure.
• NJR HoofdzakencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Youth Council initiative. Co-develops the Vraagbaak youth research panel and involves young people with lived experience in improving youth mental health care.
• PharosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch center for expertise on health disparities. Collaborated on Beeldverhalen (visual stories) project to create accessible health information for low-literacy populations and newcomers.
• Trimbos-instituutmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch mental health institute. Collaborated on expansion of Beeldverhalen project covering children of parents with mental health or addiction problems.
• Landelijk Kenniscentrum LVBmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational knowledge center for mild intellectual disabilities. Collaborates on Uit je Bubbel project and projects involving youth with LVB.
• Amsterdam UMCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center. Collaborated on research into national RET-monitor (Regional Expert Teams) and ongoing youth psychiatry research.
• MovisiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge institute for social issues. Collaborates on Langdurig en Levensbreed project for sustainable support for families with complex care needs.
• AliimajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner developing three Decision Models for practice standards in OCS, ADHD and depression.
• Stichting Het Vergeten KindminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting vulnerable children. Awards recognition (Hartenhuis Award) to professionals in youth mental health care.
• Stichting KinderpostzegelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChildren's stamp foundation. Funded Beeldverhalen project on ADHD, autism, depression, behavioral disorders and trauma.
• ZonMwminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch health research funding organization. Funded knowledge synthesis project on early identification and support for vulnerable children and families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (NJi): Dutch national knowledge institute for youth issues, comparable as a centralized hub collecting and disseminating evidence-based knowledge about youth care topics. NJi is an explicit strategic partner of the Kenniscentrum, collaborating on Uit je Bubbel and other national knowledge infrastructure projects.
• Trimbos-instituut: Dutch centre of expertise on mental health and addiction, with a comparable mission of collecting and disseminating knowledge to professionals and the public. Trimbos is an active collaborator with the Kenniscentrum on the Beeldverhalen expansion project.
• Landelijk Kenniscentrum LVB: Dutch national knowledge center for mild intellectual disabilities (LVB), highly comparable as a thematic knowledge hub serving professionals and families. The Kenniscentrum collaborates with this peer on the Uit je Bubbel project and shared academic workshop initiatives.
• Pharos: Dutch centre of expertise on health disparities, comparable as a knowledge center that develops accessible health information for vulnerable populations. Pharos collaborated with the Kenniscentrum on the Beeldverhalen project for low-literacy audiences and newcomers.
• Movisie: Dutch knowledge institute for social issues, comparable in mission and structure as a knowledge center collecting and disseminating evidence for practitioners. Movisie partners with the Kenniscentrum on the Langdurig en Levensbreed project for families with complex care needs.
• LUMC Curium: Child and adolescent psychiatry department of Leiden University Medical Center, listed as a member organization and academic partner of the Kenniscentrum, providing clinical and academic expertise to the network.

Broad incumbents

• Karakter: Major Dutch child and adolescent psychiatry treatment provider, comparable as a large-scale youth mental healthcare organization and overlapping member of the Dutch youth GGZ ecosystem served by the Kenniscentrum.
• Amsterdam UMC (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry): Academic medical center with a child and adolescent psychiatry department. Amsterdam UMC is a research and academic partner of the Kenniscentrum, collaborating on the national RET-monitor and other clinical research.
• 113 Zelfmoordpreventie: Dutch national suicide prevention organization with comparable functions in mental health knowledge dissemination, public education, and professional training — operating at greater scale with government mandate.

Emerging players

• Mindler: Digital mental health platform with a youth offering, comparable as an emerging digital-first provider of youth mental health information and treatment services — representing the technology-enabled competition the Kenniscentrum could face.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

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