Theme

“Drop in the sea of needs”

In the aftermath of the global crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has not returned to its previous state — instead, we are facing a new reality that reveals urgent social, health-related, and environmental challenges. From the rise of loneliness and mental health issues, to growing cultural tensions, structural inequalities, and increasing distrust in science and professional knowledge — psychology now stands at a crossroads. This year’s EFPSA Scientific Conference aims to create a space for meaningful reflection on the role of psychology in today’s world. The conference focuses on the applied value of psychological knowledge in addressing the pressing issues of the XXI century, building a bridge between science and practice.

Through an interdisciplinary programme, we will explore topics such as: health psychology and psychotherapy, social behaviour and decision-making, the experiences of minorities and cross-cultural processes, the integration of body and mind perspectives, and the real-world implications of research on human behaviour.

While our conference may be just a drop in the sea of needs, we believe that initiatives like this can lay strong foundations for a psychology that not only seeks to understand the world — but actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and human future.

Thematic Track 1: Health Psychology and Psychotherapy

This track focuses on psychological well-being, physical health, and the integration of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Thematic Track 2: Social Psychology and Decision-Making

This track explores how individuals make choices and interact with their social environments.

Thematic Track 3: Minority and Cross-Cultural Psychology

This track highlights the experiences of minority groups and the psychological processes shaped by cultural contexts.

Thematic Track 4: Body and Mind Connection

This track investigates the bidirectional relationship between physical states and psychological processes.

Thematic Track 5: Human Behaviour in Context

This track centres on understanding human behaviour from individual to societal levels.

Thematic Track 6: Psychological Research and Methodology

This track examines how psychological knowledge is created and evaluated.