ACAMH Malta Addictions in Adolescents Conference

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Deadline for abstract submission is Monday 17 July 2017 Addictions in Adolescents Conference Friday 13 October 2017 Call for Abstracts We welcome abstracts from interested professionals who would

1 Deadline for abstract submission is Monday 17 July 2017 Addictions in Adolescents Conference Friday 13 October 2017 Call for Abstracts We welcome abstracts from interested professionals who would like to present their recent research or innovative professional experience on Adolescent Addictions. Addiction is characterised by the compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences. It can involve a person ingesting a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engaging in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but becomes compulsive and interferes with normal functioning, such as work, relationships, or health. People who have developed an addiction may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others. Addiction is a complex brain condition that, in most cases, originates in adolescence. Adolescent substance use is a public health problem and other addictive behaviours are also of concern for future mental health functioning. The risk factors for adolescent substance use and addiction include genetics, family history, psychological factors and environmental factors. The media s glamorisation of smoking, drinking and other drug use normalises adolescent substance use and ultimately undermines the health and future of adolescents.

2 Guidelines for Abstract Submission Submissions are invited on any topic related to Adolescent Addictions. Topics may include evidence-based therapeutic approaches, a piece of research pertinent to the field, a critical review, or/and service development. Abstracts should be no more than 300 words. Please refer to the two different abstract submission forms and choose accordingly: - Abstract Submission Form A should be used by those professionals who submit an abstract on a research project. - Abstract Submission Form B should be used by those professionals who submit an abstract related to innovative practice. Full Programme and Registration Details to Follow All abstracts must include the submitting author s and coauthors names, their current appointment, place of work and address. Speakers are also required to submit a 200-word biography. Authors of selected abstracts will be requested to submit a final version of their presentation in PowerPoint format at least one week prior to the Conference. Please note that spaces for the workshop presentations are limited and some professionals may be offered a poster presentation instead. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Board of ACAMH. Abstracts will be rated using the ACAMH standard score system. Points will be given for the research quality, innovative practice, quality of methodology, strengths and limitations of research, novel findings, and also what contributions the research has made to the literature and/or to practice. How to Submit Abstracts Abstracts should be created in simple Word documents and provided within the abstract submission form below. These are to be submitted via to: Dr Carly Aquilina carlyaquilina@gmail.com

3 Form for Abstract Submission Professional Details Name and surname of submitting author: Co-authors: Title: X PROFESSOR X DR X MR X MRS X MS X MISS Job title: Organisation: Address for correspondence Phone number:

4 Abstract Submission Form A For those submitting Research/Thesis Please include brief details below, followed by a full abstract and biography. The abstract and biography will be utilised within the final programme. Research/ audit /project/title Author and collaborators (if any) Research Aims Background/methods/ results/data analysis Conclusions and novel findings to the field of Adolescent Addictions Abstract (for use within the final programme)

5 Abstract Submission Form A CONTINUED 200-word biography (for use within the final programme) Additional Details Has this material ever been part or fully published? X YES X NO Declaration of interest: Office Use Only Audit Recommendations (recommendations from research project where indicated):

6 Abstract Submission Form B For those submitting an Abstract about Innovative Practice Title: Author and collaborators (if any) Aims of workshop presentation and discussion Methods (inclusion/ exclusion criteria, standards used/assessment tools, outcome measures, interventions used) Conclusions and significance to the field of Adolescent Addictions Abstract (for use within the final programme):

7 Abstract Submission Form B CONTINUED 200-word biography (for use within the final programme) Additional Details Declaration of interest: Office Use Only Audit Recommendations (recommendations from research project where indicated):

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