- The IV national congress of the Spanish Society of Suicidology will be held on September 18 in Torrevieja’s International Auditorium.
- Event theme: “Talk, Educate, Prevent”, focusing on suicide prevention and mental health.
- Experts, researchers, educators, and family members will discuss multidisciplinary approaches to suicide prevention.
- workshops and talks cover sleep, elite sports, genetics, mental illness, survivor voices, and prevention in classrooms.
- Registration is open until September 10, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day.
IV National Congress of the Spanish Society of Suicidology: A key Event in Suicide Prevention
The Auditorio Internacional de Torrevieja will host the IV National Congress of the Spanish Society of Suicidology on Thursday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. This important event, held under the banner “Talk, Educate, Prevent”, brings together top specialists, researchers, educators, and institutional representatives to address one of the most pressing public health challenges: suicide prevention and mental health promotion.
Event Overview
this congress serves as a national reference point for suicide prevention initiatives. It targets a broad audience, including healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, doctors, nurses, and social workers; educators and pedagogues; communicators; university students; and associations and families dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals.
Why Attend This Congress?
- Learn from leading experts in psychiatry,psychology,genetics,and public health.
- Understand recent advances in suicide prevention on national and regional levels.
- Discover the role of sleep, elite sports, genetics, and mental disorders in suicide risk.
- Engage with survivor testimonies and hear insights on postvention.
- Explore practical prevention strategies for schools and educational environments.
congress Program Highlights
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Registration & Material Delivery | Participant check-in and distribution of congress materials. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Institutional Panel | Remarks by Torrevieja’s Mayor Eduardo Dolón, Health Department Manager José Cano, and psychiatry leaders. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | National and Regional Updates | Latest trends in suicide prevention with Andoni Anseán and Eduardo Aguilar. |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Sleep and Suicide Prevention | Exploring links between insomnia, hopelessness, and suicide risks. |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Elite Sports vs. Mental Health | Impact of high-level sports on mental well-being with Lola Collado and Daniel Plaza. |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Genetics of Suicide | Presentation of the Smartomics study by Enrique Baca and Lucía Albarracín. |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Suicide and Severe Mental Disorders | Early psychotic episodes and depression insights from Rafael Mora and María Pardo. |
| 15:30 – 16:45 | Postvention: Survivor Voices | Moderated session with survivors sharing experiences and recovery paths. |
| 16:45 – 18:00 | Suicide Prevention in Classrooms | Methods and policies from regional education and health authorities. |
| 18:00 – 18:45 | Keynote: Talk,Educate,Prevent | Closing keynote by psychiatrist Luis Gutiérrez Rojas. |
| 18:45 - 19:00 | Conclusions & Closing | Final remarks by Rosa Cañón and Jesús Mesones. |
Registration and Participation Details
The deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 10, coinciding with World suicide Prevention Day. Interested participants can find detailed facts and the registration form at the official congress website: www.congresosuicidologia.es.
Contact Information
- Auditorio Internacional de Torrevieja: Phone: 966 70 68 38
- Instituto Municipal de Cultura ‘Joaquín Chapaprieta Torregrosa’, Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja: phone: 965 71 99 00
Why This Congress Matters
Suicide prevention remains an urgent global health priority. The multidisciplinary approach of this congress fosters collaboration among mental health professionals, educators, and community members, emphasizing the importance of dialog, education, and early intervention. By bringing together scientific research,clinical expertise,and personal stories,the event aims to generate impactful strategies that save lives.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, reaching out for professional help can be life-changing.Events like this congress foster awareness and offer tools to support those at risk.
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