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Young People’s Mental Health in Europe: Promoting Prevention and Early Intervention Through Multi-Sector Cooperation

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:57:38 GMT

With more than half of the mental disorders of young people surfacing before the age of 25, it is essential to provide appropriate support and care at a sufficient early stage. Although the number and quality of the support services offered has considerably increased and improved, the overall share of young people opting to seek help from these channels is struggling to meet the existing offer. This timely international symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to evaluate the current state of mental health policies for young people at EU level and to discover best practices in the field of prevention and early intervention. It will address innovative approaches to support young people’s mental health in both family and school settings, while also focusing on the action of health services in the promotion of mental well-being. This symposium will also address the role of new technologies and social media as a double-edged instrument in the hands of children and young adolescents.

With more than half of the mental disorders of young people surfacing before the age of 25, it is essential to provide appropriate support and care at a sufficient early stage. Although the number and quality of the support services offered has considerably increased and improved, the overall share of young people opting to seek help from these channels is struggling to meet the existing offer.

This timely international symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to evaluate the current state of mental health policies for young people at EU level and to discover best practices in the field of prevention and early intervention. It will address innovative approaches to support young people’s mental health in both family and school settings, while also focusing on the action of health services in the promotion of mental well-being. This symposium will also address the role of new technologies and social media as a double-edged instrument in the hands of children and young adolescents.

Delegates will also:

Evaluate the current state of mental health among young people in the European Union
Explore innovative approaches to promote the role of schools in the early prevention of mental and behavioural disorders
Promote cross-sector cooperation to effectively reach young people in their daily environment while involving them actively
Assess the accessibility of the existing support services by young people and determine ways to bridge the current gap in the transition from youth to adult mental care
Discuss the role of technology and social media as a double-edged instrument: risks and solutions

Improving Young People’s Mental Health in Europe: Transforming Lives, Strengthening Prevention

Tilia Bousios — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:33:29 GMT

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) report on the ‘Health of Young People in Europe’, mental disorders in young people are on the rise with an estimated 10- 20% of young Europeans suffering from mental or behavioural disorders. This timely international symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to assess the current state of mental health policies for young people at the European level and to discover best practices in the field of prevention and early intervention. It will address measures to support young people’s mental health in both school and family settings, while also focusing on the action of health services and community environment in the promotion of mental well-being.

This timely international symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to assess the current state of mental health policies for young people at the European level and to discover best practices in the field of prevention and early intervention. It will address measures to support young people’s mental health in both school and family settings, while also focusing on the action of health services and community environment in the promotion of mental well-being.

Delegates will also:

Assess the current state of mental health policies for young people promoted at EU level
Explore new prevention and early intervention measures and strategies to support young people’s mental health in both school and family settings
Evaluate the action of health services as well as the impact of the community environment in the promotion and prevention of mental health issues in children and young people
Discuss the role of technology and social media as a double-edged instrument: risks and solutions

For further details about the symposium, please refer to the enclosed event brochure. Do feel free to circulate this information to relevant colleagues within your organisation.

In the meantime, to ensure your organisation is represented, please book online or complete and return the attached registration form at your earliest convenience in order to secure your delegate place(s).

Fostering Healthy Workplaces for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

Tilia Bousios — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:41:21 GMT

Workplace accidents in the EU claim more than 3 million victims per year and over 4,000 workers die due to serious accidents, according to a report issued by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OSHA). The human suffering, as well as the economic burden of poor occupational safety and health is unacceptably high. Positive workplaces not only increase workers’ health, safety and wellbeing, but also companies' productivity and competitiveness. Studies have shown that for each Euro invested in prevention the return ranges between 1.29 and 2.89 Euros.

In April 2014, EU-OSHA launched the “Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress" campaign to raise awareness and provide practical advice and support for employers’ and workers’ representatives, managers and workers.

Also this year, building on previous strategies and consultations, the European Commission adopted the next Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2014-2020 so as to better protect European workers from accidents and diseases. The Framework aims to better implement current health and safety rules, as well to strengthen the prevention of work-related diseases.

This international symposium will provide an invaluable opportunity to discuss how the number of occupational accidents can be reduced especially in high risk industrial work environments, and consider an effective cross-border strategy to prevent psychosocial risks and other work-related diseases. The symposium will allow delegates to examine and assess projects, tools and best practices tackling occupational safety and health issues in Europe so as to create healthy workplaces and foster growth.

Public Policy Exchange welcomes the participation of all key partners, responsible authorities and stakeholders to exchange ideas and engage in thought-provoking topical debate.

For further details, please refer to the enclosed event brochure. Do feel free to circulate this information to relevant colleagues within your organisation.

In the meantime, to ensure your organisation is represented, please book online or complete and return the registration form at your earliest convenience in order to secure your delegate place(s).

Young People and Mental Health: Prevention and Early Intervention in Europe

Tilia Bousios — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:52:00 GMT

According to the latest EU Youth Report, mental illnesses among young people are more common than ever in the European Union. An estimated 10-20% of young Europeans suffer from mental health illnesses, with one-fifth suffering from developmental, emotional and behavioural problems.

According to the latest EU Youth Report, mental illnesses among young people are more common than ever in the European Union. An estimated 10-20% of young Europeans suffer from mental health illnesses, with one-fifth suffering from developmental, emotional and behavioural problems.

Failure to treat mental health disorders in children can have a devastating impact on their future, resulting in reduced job and life expectations. Appropriate measures of prevention and early intervention need to be implemented not only to reduce health costs but also to realise larger savings, such as improved educational outcomes and reduced unemployment and crime.

This timely international symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the effectiveness of current policy measures at the EU level to ensure the positive mental health of children and young people, and raise awareness of prevention and early intervention. The symposium will discuss the vital role of health practitioners, as well as schools and parents in identifying warning signs for children and young people at high risk of mental health problems.

For further details, please refer to the enclosed event abstract and programme. Do feel free to circulate this information to relevant colleagues within your organisation.

Positive psychology at work - towards flourishing workplaces

Tilia Bousios — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:47:00 GMT

Positive psychology as an approach especially in relation to work-life - work engagement, leadership issues, flourishing teams and innovativeness.

Date and venue: 25-29 August 2013, Hotel Arkipelag, Åland, Finland For more information go to: http://niva.webbhuset.fi/home/article-22841-15991-positive-psychology-at-work-towards-flourishing-workplaces-6306 .

Mental Health Throughout Life

Hohenstein Rena — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:04:45 GMT

Mechanisms of vulnerability for mental illnesses over lifetime will be the focus of the Volkswagen Foundation’s second Herrenhausen Conference. Concentrating on particularly sensitive and susceptible phases of mental development (Sessions 1: Early Brain Development; Session 2: Adolescence; Session 3: Adulthood), renowned experts will share their latest research and insights into risk for and resilience against mental illnesses. Registration will be open from November 15, 2012 until March 20, 2013 Travel grant for junior scientists (Ph.D. students, Postdocs) available. Applicants are required to apply until December 3, 2012 by using the application form provided on the conference's website. Mental Health Throughout Life Mental Illness exerts a heavy burden on affected individuals and societies as a whole, costing over 500 billion euros in Europe annually. Answering the challenge of finding new and better therapies, scientists from med psychiatry, neuroscience, as well as psychology and social science can build today on the enormous progress achieved in understanding how the brain functions and how it develops over time. Mechanisms of vulnerability for mental illnesses over lifetime will be the focus of the Volkswagen Foundation’s second Herrenhausen Conference. Concentrating on particularly sensitive and susceptible phases of mental development (Sessions 1: Early Brain Development; Session 2: Adolescence; Session 3: Adulthood), renowned experts will share their latest research and insights into risk for and resilience against mental illnesses. Building on this material, in a concluding Session on “Promoting Mental Health” new approaches for improving mental health and treating mental disorders will be highlighted. What insights can be gained for prevention and social policy by taking into account the risk factors for developing mental illnesses throughout life? What are the barriers that need to be overcome in order to further expand the knowledge in the field and enlarge the spectrum of effective therapies for treating mental diseases? Psychiatry is at a turning point and the long needed cooperation between natural and social sciences will help to create new impulses for solving the problems described and securing a high level of mental health. We are looking for pathways towards the scientific breakthroughs of tomorrow and want to give you the opportunity to discuss ideas which might still seem unachievable today but have transformative potential for tomorrow. We would be delighted if you would join us in this endeavour. Registration will be open from November 15, 2012 until March 20, 2013. Travel grant for junior scientists (Ph.D. students, Postdocs) available. Applicants are required to apply until December 3, 2012 by using the application form provided on the conference's website. We do look forward to welcoming you in Hanover.

GovKnow inaugural Mental Health Conference - London 2012

Tilia Bousios — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:40:00 GMT

In October 2011, the Centre for Mental Health estimated the cost of ill mental health to the economy at £105bn, more than the entire NHS budget. With this in mind, it is important that practitioners and stakeholders from across the public, private and third sectors come together to discuss the potential solutions to the challenges we face from ill mental health.

GovKnow are delighted to present our inaugural Mental Health Conference, a forum to discuss the current strategies in place to tackle mental health illnesses. This conference will feature contributions from some of the key policy makers and drivers within the mental health arena including those who work with offenders, elderly people, job seekers and also those who commission mental health services across the public sector.

It is now widely recognised that a ‘parity of esteem’ needs to be established between physical and mental wellbeing, and this conference will act as a driver to promote the issues affecting both patients and practitioners within the mental health arena.

We look forward to some key contributions from experts and stakeholders from across the public, private and third sectors on this cross cutting issue.

Topics to be discussed include:

No Health without Mental Health Strategy – 2011
Supporting people of all ages with mental health illnesses
Employment for those with mental health issues
Supporting providers of mental health services
The future of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
Improving the mental health of those who come into contact with the penal system
Supporting the families of those with mental health issues
Promoting excellent in mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
Providing mental health support for returning armed forces personnel
Strengthening commissioning for mental health services

This conference will provide attendees with the option to put questions directly to the speakers in our main plenary session, attend expert breakout sessions during the course of the day and share ideas with peers and service providers during our networking breaks. With all this in mind, this conference is a must attend for all those working within and alongside those with mental health issues.

17th Annual Cross Cultural Mental Health Conference on “Envisioning the Future”

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:47:08 GMT

The 17th Annual Cross Cultural Mental Health Conference on “Envisioning the Future” is being hosted this year on October 3rd and 4th, 2013. On behalf of Dr. Soma Ganesan, Department Head Psychiatry Vancouver Acute/Community at VCH, Director Cross Cultural Program at UBC and Co-Chair of the Cross Cultural Mental Health Conference, we wanted to pass along information about the conference with the request of including it in your news bulletin board/newsletter/events calendar and to circulate it to your staff and anyone else who would be interested in attending.

Name: 17th Annual Cross-Cultural Mental Health Conference “Envisioning the Future”

Description: The intent of the Cross-Cultural Mental Health Conference is to promote ongoing dialogue between the mental health and addictions system and cross-cultural communities by exploring current issues and potential solutions/promising practices.

Who Should Attend: This Conference is ideal for all professionals providing service, formally or informally, to immigrants and refugees, including health care practitioners, policymakers, settlement practitioners, volunteers, sponsorship agreement holders, educators, general practitioners, psychiatrists, multicultural liaison workers, translators, other human-related service providers, immigrants, refugees and consumers interested in the practice of Mental Health.

Date & Time: Wednesday October 3rd 8:00am – 4:30pm & Thursday October 4th 8:30am – 4:30pm

Cost: (Includes 2 day registration, breakfast, lunch and snacks)
Early Bird Registration before September 31, 2012

Regular Registration - $200.00
Health Services Registration - $175.00
Reduced Rate (Students Only) - $125.00

Regular Registration after September 31, 2012

Regular Registration - $225.00
Health Services Registration - $200.00

Conference Coordinator: Anna Rowinska, symposium@ccmhs.ca

Registration Deadline: N/A (onsite registration available)

Co-Chairs:

Dr. Soma Ganesan, Clinical Professor

Head & Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry Vancouver Acute & Community Medical Director Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions Director, Cross Cultural Program

Chris Friesen, Director

ISSofBC

Occupational Health Services in Transition - NIVA

Tilia Bousios — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:22:00 GMT

A 3 day training programme will be held on 6-8 November 2012 by NIVA, the Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health.

This course is designed to deal with the current challenges for occupational health services:

Disability prevention in cooperation with workplaces
Case management role of occupational health services
Integration of disabled and jobless to work

Nordic and European models to tackle these national challenges and roles of OHS will also be discussed.

For more information: http://www.niva.org/home/#article-22841-7911-occupational-health-services-in-transition-6201

A New Approach to Mental Health: Improving Outcomes for All

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:22:06 GMT

A New Approach to Mental Health will tackle the big issues facing mental healthcare, such as how to deliver a coordinated approach across the NHS, local government, voluntary sector, employers and other public sector bodies that will improve outcomes.

A New Approach to Mental Health will tackle the big issues facing mental healthcare, such as how to deliver a coordinated approach across the NHS, local government, voluntary sector, employers and other public sector bodies that will improve outcomes. Speakers will focus on how to improve quality and standards of care, support and safety, and how to decrease the experiences of discrimination and stigma towards people with mental health problems.

Delegates will have the chance to challenge, discuss and debate the key issues and gain relevant insight applicable to their professional roles which they can embed within their organisations and improve services.

Mental Health Europe in the European Parliament

Wynne Richard — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:05:27 GMT

Mental Health Europe are organizing an awareness raising event at the European Parliament on Wednesday 7 December 2011, from 12:00-15:00, in the frame of 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The Theme will be the impact of (un)employment on the mental health of older people. Richard Wynne from the ENMHP will speak at the event on the issue of mental health in the transition from work to retirement.

Shorelines: A one day international symposium exploring place, creativity and wellbeing

Hohenstein Rena — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:56:48 GMT

The Symposium will explore interconnections between creative spaces or locations and physical and emotional wellbeing. It will seek to bring together a multidisciplinary audience of, researchers, academics and arts practitioners to present cutting edge research in their fields to foster discussion and further understanding about the significance of place in the creative process and its potential to enhance the quality of human experience. This one day academic symposium, to be held at the Maclaurin Galleries, Ayr, Scotland, is part of a wider SHORELINES Exhibition and Residency programme which will run in the Maclaurin galleries, Ayr in November and December 2011. The Symposium will explore interconnections between creative spaces or locations and physical and emotional wellbeing. It will seek to bring together a multidisciplinary audience of, researchers, academics and arts practitioners to present cutting edge research in their fields to foster discussion and further understanding about the significance of place in the creative process and its potential to enhance the quality of human experience. Academic paper and visual presentations have been invited to address the themes of the symposium

CFP – Emotions, Health and Wellbeing – Society for the Social History of Medicine Summer Conference

Hohenstein Rena — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:45:48 GMT

The conference this year investigates the intimate relationship between the emotions and medicine. Proposals are invited for 20-minute papers, addressing any chronological period and from across the disciplines, including the medical humanities. Possible topics might include, but are not limited to • Managing the passions • Disease, contagion and emotion • Death and mourning • Pathologies of emotion • The politics of well-being and happiness • The chemistry and physiology of emotion • Psychosomatic medicine and emotion The Society for the Social History of Medicine hosts a major biannual, international, interdisciplinary conference. In 2012, it will be held in conjunction with the Queen Mary Centre for the History of the Emotions on the topic of EMOTIONS, HEALTH & WELLBEING Queen Mary, University of London, 10-12 September 2012 Plenary Speakers: Professor Mark Jackson (Exeter University), Professor Joanna Bourke (Birkbeck, University of London), Professor William Reddy (Duke University USA) The conference this year investigates the intimate relationship between the emotions and medicine. Proposals are invited for 20-minute papers, addressing any chronological period and from across the disciplines, including the medical humanities. Possible topics might include, but are not limited to • Managing the passions • Disease, contagion and emotion • Death and mourning • Pathologies of emotion • The politics of well-being and happiness • The chemistry and physiology of emotion • Psychosomatic medicine and emotion To submit a proposal for a 20-minute paper, or for a panel (3 papers, plus a panel rationale) please visit our web site. The deadline for proposals is 16 January 2012.

Promoting Mental Health in Schools conference (One-day National Conference)

Hohenstein Rena — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:37:19 GMT

Practical identification and intervention strategies to improve pupils’ emotional well-being and mental health Why attend Optimus Education's Promoting Mental Health in Schools Conference? Children’s positive mental health remains integral to their emotional health and well-being; supporting this is just as important as protecting them from physical harm or abuse. But, many schools find themselves unable to identify children with mental health problems and unsure which is the appropriate care pathway to take. Practical identification and intervention strategies to improve pupils’ emotional well-being and mental health Why attend Optimus Education's Promoting Mental Health in Schools Conference? Children’s positive mental health remains integral to their emotional health and well-being; supporting this is just as important as protecting them from physical harm or abuse. But, many schools find themselves unable to identify children with mental health problems and unsure which is the appropriate care pathway to take.

3rd Biennial IWP International Conference 2012 on Work, Wellbeing and Performance: Thriving in times of uncertainty

Hohenstein Rena — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:33:37 GMT

The IWP International Conference 2012 is being held from 26th to 28th June at the Mercure St. Paul’s Hotel, Sheffield City Centre. It is hosted by the Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield, a distinctive community of researchers focused on work psychology and related areas, such as organisational behaviour and human resource management. The conference theme, Thriving in times of uncertainty, encourages us to consider what facilitates high performance and well-being in challenging times. We encourage academics and practitioners to focus on the positive contribution that work psychology and related areas can make in a post-recovery climate. The Conference will also be attractive to business leaders by exploring the latest ideas in occupational psychology and placing them in a practical setting. You can NOW upload a paper for consideration for inclusion at the upcoming IWP Conference 2012. The deadline for submissions is Friday 18th November 2011. We look forward to receiving your submission. he IWP International Conference 2012 is being held from 26th to 28th June at the Mercure St. Paul’s Hotel, Sheffield City Centre. It is hosted by the Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield, a distinctive community of researchers focused on work psychology and related areas, such as organisational behaviour and human resource management. This conference follows our extremely successful events in 2008 and 2010 each of which attracted over 200 delegates from 36 different countries. The conference theme, Thriving in times of uncertainty, encourages us to consider what facilitates high performance and well-being in challenging times. We encourage academics and practitioners to focus on the positive contribution that work psychology and related areas can make in a post-recovery climate. We anticipate the presence of some 200 - 300 delegates at our 2012 conference for whom this will be a major showcase for their research and a unique networking opportunity. The Conference will also be attractive to business leaders by exploring the latest ideas in occupational psychology and placing them in a practical setting. The conference will feature three internationally recognised keynote speakers - Professor Talya Bauer, Professor Gilad Chen and Professor Sharon Parker. An internationally recognised business keynote will also feature at the conference. There will be a full programme of papers and an interactive poster session. The week opens with a follow-up to 2008’s and 2010's very popular Postgraduate and Early Careers Event and Pre Conference Workshops. Latest News Online Submission System NOW OPEN for IWP Conference 2012 Posted on Oct 04, 2011 Please Visit https://iwpconference.group.shef.ac.uk/submission_system/ to submit. You can NOW upload a paper for consideration for inclusion at the upcoming IWP Conference 2012. The deadline for submissions is Friday 18th November 2011. We look forward to receiving your submission.