AAPCI Conference 2025: The Future of Adolescent Mental Health – Bridging Gaps, Creating Change
📅 Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Dublin-Blanchardstown
⏳ Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ 7 CPD Hours Awarded
The Association of Adolescent Psychotherapists and Counsellors in Ireland (AAPCI) is proud to present its inaugural conference, bringing together therapists, allied professionals, educators, and parents to explore where adolescent mental health is today and where it needs to be.
This one-day event will feature:
✅ Expert speakers & panel discussions
✅ Breakout sessions on key topics in adolescent mental health
✅ Networking opportunities with professionals and parents
✅ Call for abstracts – Present your research (details coming soon!)
✅ Vendor & exhibitor opportunities
🎟 Ticket Information
📢 Early Bird tickets available now – limited time only!
🔹 Discounted pricing for AAPCI members
🔹 Standard & last-minute tickets available until capacity is reached
Join us as we start the conversation from where we are to where we need to be.
📌 Register now to secure your place!
To register and avail of our early bird discounts Click HERE
Call for Speakers & Abstracts
The Future of Adolescent Mental Health: Bridging Gaps, Creating Change
📅 November 2025 | 📍 Ireland
The Association of Adolescent Psychotherapists and Counsellors in Ireland (AAPCI) invites professionals, researchers, and students to submit proposals for presentations at our inaugural conference, focused on shaping the future of adolescent mental health.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome submissions from professionals and researchers across all disciplines related to adolescent mental health, including:
✅ Psychotherapy & Counselling
✅ Psychology & Psychiatry
✅ Social Work & Youth Services
✅ Education & School-Based Mental Health
✅ Neuroscience & Adolescent Development
✅ Public Health, Policy, & Advocacy
Call for Student Research & Thesis Presentations
AAPCI is committed to uplifting emerging voices in adolescent mental health. We invite students completing or recently completed thesis or research to submit their abstracts. The top student research presentation will be awarded a prize at the conference.
Presentation Formats
🔹 Keynote Talks – 45 minutes
🔹 Breakout Sessions – 30–45 minutes
🔹 Panel Discussions – 60 minutes
🔹 Research & Thesis Presentations – 15–20 minutes
Topics of Interest
We encourage submissions on topics such as:
🔹 Developmental & Trauma-Informed Approaches to Adolescent Mental Health
🔹 Intersectionality, Identity, and Mental Wellbeing in Adolescents
🔹 ADHD, Autism, and Neurodiversity in Teenagers
🔹 The Role of Schools and Families in Adolescent Mental Health
🔹 Emerging Therapies & Innovations in Adolescent Psychotherapy
🔹 Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Clinical and Social Perspectives
🔹 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention Strategies
🔹 The Impact of Social Media & Technology on Adolescent Wellbeing
🔹 Adolescent Substance Use & Behavioural Challenges
Submission Guidelines
📌 Abstracts (max 300 words) should include:
Title of Presentation
Presenter(s) Name(s) & Affiliation(s)
Presentation Format (Keynote, Panel, Research Talk, etc.)
Brief Summary of the Topic & Learning Outcomes
📌 Submission Deadline: April 20, 2025
📌 Submit via email to: admin@aapcireland.com
For questions or further details, contact us at admin@aapcireland.com.
Let’s shape the future of adolescent mental health together by sharing research, expertise, and innovative ideas!