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A seminar on adolescent sleep and mental health was held on the Shipai campus of South China Normal University on November 11, aiming to promote the scientific research and innovative development of sleep and mental health research in China.
A group photo of the attendees.
The seminar was hosted by Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science. It brought together over 180 experts, scholars, and students from universities, research institutes from the mainland and Hong Kong to discuss key issues in adolescent sleep and mental health.
Wang Chunchao, vice president of SCNU, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony
Wang Chunchao, vice president of SCNU, spoke of the growing societal concern about sleep and mental health problems in adolescents, emphasizing that this issue is both critical now and for the future. He stressed the importance of the seminar in sharing the latest research and developments in this field.
Mo Lei, director of the academic committee of the Psychology Department of SCNU, stresses the need of sleep for mental health.
Mo Lei, director of the academic committee of the Psychology Department of SCNU, discussed the interrelationship between sleep and mental health, stressing their crucial role in youth development. He emphasized the need to prioritize mental health initiatives and to continue advancing research in this area.
Liu Dongmei, party secretary of SCNU’s School of Psychology, calls for scientific solutions to mental health and sleep problems.
Liu Dongmei, party secretary of SCNU’s School of Psychology, outlined the mission of the School of Psychology of SCNU. She advocated for greater societal attention to adolescent sleep and mental health, and encouraged the use of scientific methods to address these issues effectively.
Participants in hands-on trials
The sessions fostered lively discussion and engagement, with scholars sharing innovative research and practical solutions to improve young people’s mental health. A highlight of the event was the demonstration of cutting-edge brain-computer interface products, with some participants taking part in hands-on trials.
Leading experts share their ideas at the morning seminar.
Leading experts share their ideas at the afternoon seminar.
The event brought together leading experts in sleep and mental health research, deepening understanding and fostering collaboration to advance the science and application of sleep and mental health care for adolescents.
Source from SCNU News Center
Translated by Li Jingwen, Deng Lan, Zhu Ying
Proofread by Edwin Baak
Edited By Li Jianru
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