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04/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/12/2024 06:43

Adolescents, risky behaviours and emotional well-being, in a scientific conference at the UAB

12Apr2024
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The UAB will host the 1st Conference on Addictions, Well-being and Mental Health on Youth and Adolescents on Friday 12 April from 9:15 a. m. to 2 p. m., in the Sala de graus the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Organised by the Stress and Health Research Group (GIES) of the UAB, it will discuss crucial issues such as cannabis abuse, binge drinking in adolescents, and problematic use of the internet among young people.

Current research on cannabis abuse, binge drinking in adolescents or problematic internet use, among other topics, will be presented.

The UAB organizes a scientific conference focused on the emotional well-being of young people, risky behaviours and their impact on public health. Organised by the Stress and Health Research Group (GIES), it aims to be a unique platform to exchange knowledge and experiences among experts and professionals in the field of mental health and psychology.

The conference - which forms part of the UAB's Year on Mental Health - will feature a programme that will include a keynote lecture and presentations of current research, as well as practical experiences and panel discussions moderated by prominent leaders in the field.

The inaugural table will be chaired by Professor Tatiana Rovira, UAB Vice Rector for Quality, Professor Ander Chamarro, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, and Professor Joaquim T. Limonero, coordinator of the GIES, who will welcome participants and highlight the importance of addressing these crucial issues in contemporary society.

The inaugural lecture entitled "Young people and partying, an (im)possible relationship?", will be given by Joan Colom, Deputy Director General of Addictions, HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis of the Public Health Agency of Catalonia, who will share his experience and knowledge on this relevant topic.

In addition, current research on cannabis abuse, binge drinking in adolescents or problematic internet use, among other topics, will be presented, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges facing young people today.

The conference will also include practical experiences of community prevention in emotional well-being and prevention of risky behaviours, as well as discussions on the challenges and opportunities to promote well-being on the UAB campus.

The conference will end with a round table in which experts will discuss key issues and share ideas for future research and preventive actions.

The UAB and GIES reaffirm their commitment to research and promotion of the emotional well-being of young people, and hope that this event will be an important step in this direction.

This conference receives the support of the Government Delegation for the National Plan on Drugs (ref. 2020-006) and the collaboration of the Community Oriented towards Strategic Challenges in Mental Health of the UAB.

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