Shortening of psychosocial stages of development in children and pre-adolescents: mental health risks and the need for prevention

23 February

In recent years our society has witnessed an increase in mental health problems among children and pre-adolescents due to a shortening of their stages of psychosocial development, causing them to mature earlier. This process usually disguises a weak sense of self-hood.

To discuss this issue, we have organized a roundtable discussion on 23 February with the Official College of Psychology of Catalonia. This event offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of building healthy foundations during a child’s early stages of development by presenting a series of concepts from the point of view of a variety of experts from different fields: the experience of psychologists working with children and families in this current social setting, as well as experts working in the fields of education, anthropology, and bioethics.

We will draw upon these disciplines to present a series of concepts that will help us to understand overall childhood and pre-adolescent development and how it contributes to the construction of identity, in an effort to avoid unnecessary risks that may affect their future mental health as they mature.

Round table discussion featuring:

Gemma Cànovas, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, scientific committee coordinator for the ACPP (Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association of Catalonia).
Sílvia Carrasco, anthropologist and professor.
Sabel Gabaldón, psychiatrist and PhD in Philosophy.

23 February at 6:30 p.m.
Col·legi Oficial de Psicòlegs de Catalunya c/ Rofacort, 129 Barcelona

In-person and online.
 

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