Journeys 1st Psychology Conference: Practices and Applications

Lusófona University will be holding the first Psychology Days: Practices and Applications, with the aim of cultivating and encouraging the discussion of emerging themes in different areas of psychology, namely the psychology of justice, clinical and health psychology and neuropsychology. In this way, the event will also consist of sharing the research that has been carried out by Lusófona University - Porto University Centre, as well as the work of psychologists in different contexts of psychology, contributing to a more informed and united academic community in the evolution of the area.

Programme

9th April

09.30 a.m. - Opening session

• Dr Inês Jongenelen
• Dr Cátia Oliveira
• Dr Carla Antunes
• Dr Ana Rita Conde Dias
• Dr Rita Pasion

10.00 a.m. - Emerging Themes in Psychology

Moderator: Alexandra Figueira (Lusófona University)

• PRIORITY: An Integrated Approach to the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in Europe - Joana Carvalho (University of Aveiro)
• Potential and limitations of online autonomous writing interventions: The Write'n'Let Go project - João Batista (University of Minho)
• The Role of the Microbiome in Psychopathology - State of the Art and Future Perspectives - Carolina Costa (i3S - Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto)

02.30 p.m. - What research is done at Universidade Lusófona - University Centre Porto Speed Dating with Researchers

04.00 p.m. - Coffee Break

04.30 p.m. - OPP Academy (Hall of Acts)

10th April

10.00 a.m. - Psychology in Practice: Contexts and Challenges

Moderators: Andreia Machado, Carlos Campos and Dulce Pinto

• Psychology of Justice - Rosa Saavedra (Portuguese Victim Support Association of Porto)
• Clinical Psychology and Health - Ana Santos (Criar - Development and Health Clinic)
• Neuropsychology - Helena Moreira (Tâmega e Sousa Local Health Unit)