The Consell de Mallorca has announced the opening of registrations for the fourth conference of the “Mental Health in Youth” program, a series aimed at providing tools to improve the emotional well-being of adolescents. Under the title “Substance Use and Other Addictions”, the session will take place on January 16, 2025, at the Official College of Physicians of the Balearic Islands.

Impact of Substance Use on Youth

The conference will analyze the impact of substance use and new addictions on young people, a topic that concerns both families and professionals in the educational and health sectors. Discussions will cover risk factors, prevention strategies, and practical tools to support adolescents in vulnerable situations.

Key topics to be addressed include:

  • Early identification of risk behaviors.
  • Prevention of substance use, including alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
  • New addictions: technology, gambling, and social media.
  • Support strategies for families and guardians.

Featured Speakers of the Session

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The session will feature renowned experts in the field of addictions and youth mental health:

  • Gisela López: Psychopedagogue and director of the Orientation, Families, and Addictions Service (SOFIA) and the Ciber Program of Projecte Home Balears.
  • Francesc Milà: Social worker at the Addictive Behaviors Unit of IMAS, with extensive experience in social intervention.
  • Carla Fiorella Vueno Mancini: Psychologist of the Energy program, specializing in addressing new technological addictions.

A Commitment to Youth Mental Health

The “Mental Health in Youth” program reinforces the commitment of the Consell de Mallorca to the emotional and social well-being of adolescents. This series of conferences has proven to be a fundamental tool to:

  • Provide practical resources to families, guardians, and professionals.
  • Promote reflection on the challenges young people face in today’s society.
  • Support adolescents in their overall development and prevent risky situations.

Open and Free Registration

Anyone interested in attending the conference can register for free through the Consell de Mallorca’s website. The session is aimed at:

  • Families.
  • Educators and teachers.
  • Professionals in the social and health sectors.
  • Anyone interested in youth well-being.

This series of conferences is an opportunity to delve into the challenges faced by today’s youth and acquire tools for their proper support. Don’t miss this key session to prevent and address addictions in young people.