Stichting Ziek Geluk, consisting of Ruud’s family, his friends and his beloved Jeannot, stems from Ruud’s ideas. Despite his illness, he could be happy with his positive mindset. In the past year, the foundation has already worked in an exclusive collaboration with the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital to help cancer patients with tailor-made mental care.
Project Ill Happy has now resulted in a signaling system that makes it possible for an internist-oncologist or nurse to see whether a patient needs extra mental help. A group of (former) patients is also currently being interviewed to identify needs. How can the hospital better meet their needs? What makes for better mental health? Is there a tailor-made solution for each patient?
For more information, visit the Happy Happy Foundation website.