Conference Meeting on Psychogerontology and Mental Health: The Role of Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in the field of health, in terms of procedures, treatments, research and development, and mental health in the ageing process is no exception. The intersection between mental health and AI is a complex phenomenon that is constantly and rapidly evolving.

That said, with the presence and participation of Tânia Gaspar, Jorge Oliveira, Sofia Sousa, Marta Barata, Maria João Quintal and Sandro Jorge, the "Psychogerontology and Mental Health: The Role of Technology" meeting, to be held on 28 February, aims to reflect on and promote debate about the opportunities and challenges of using AI, both to promote mental health and well-being in the ageing process.

This use has the potential to provide significant benefits, such as increased accessibility and early detection. However, it also presents challenges, including privacy concerns, bias and the risk of replacing essential human connections. The development and responsible use of these innovations must carefully consider these factors and prioritise ethical, safe and person-centred practices.

Program

09.30 a.m. - Opening Session 

• Inês Jongenelen (Director of EPCV/Lusófona University)
• Maria João Quintela (President of the Portuguese Association of Psychogerontology)
• Ana Clara Silva (Regional Director for Integrated Public Policies and Longevity - Regional Government of Madeira)

10.00 a.m. - Mental health and technology in the ageing process 

• Moderator: Jorge Oliveira (Hei-Lab/Universidade Lusófona)

Technology/Health Area 

• Patrícia Bet (Brazilian Gerontechnology Society)

Education Area 

• Angélica Monteiro (University of Porto)  

Research Area 

• Marta Barata (Aventura Social Associação)
• Sofia Sousa (Lusófona University)

Community Intervention Area 

• Ana Cerqueira (Aventura Social Association)
• Fábio Guedes (ISAMB)
• Marta Raimundo (University of Lisbon)
• Nuno Santos (Senior Active Memory Program - Benfica Parish Council)

11.30 a.m. - Break

12.00 a.m. - Conference 

• Moderator: Sandro Jorge (Portuguese Association of Psychogerontology/Open University)
• Henrique Gil (Castelo Branco Polytechnic Institute)

12.45 a.m. - Lunch 

02.00 p.m. - Conference

• Moderator: Jorge Oliveira (Hei-Lab/Universidade Lusófona)
• Elisa Pedroli (IRCCS Italian Auxological Institute - Milano)

02.45 p.m. - Presentation and Discussion Study on Health Literacy and E-Literacy in the Ageing Process 

• Tânia Gaspar (Laboratório Português de Ambientes de Trabalho Saudável/Universidade Lusófona)
• Cristina Vaz Almeida (Portuguese Society for Health Literacy)
• Pedro Costa (Portuguese Institute for the Protection of the Elderly)
• Alexandre Tomás (Portuguese Institute for the Protection of the Elderly)

04.30 p.m. - Closing 

• Miguel Arriaga (Literacy, Health and Well-being Division / Directorate-General for Health)
• Sandro Jorge (Portuguese Association of Psychogerontology / Open University)
• Jorge Oliveira (Hei-Lab/Lusófona University)