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New Scientific Paper: Psychotic symptoms in young people admitted to adolescent mental health services – do they predict future schizophrenia?
Research shows that young people who are hospitalised in adolescence for mental health problems are at high risk of developing mental health disorders when followed to adulthood. But can we identify young people at risk of schizophrenia while still in adolescence?
A deep dive into the Gemmy App and how Young Experts are shaping it!
In this article, Laura Giani, software developer and project manager at Ab.Acus, provides insights into the work being carried out in WP2 and highlights how collaboration with Young Experts is playing a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the Youth-GEMs app!
New Scientific Paper: Genetics and Environment Together Influence Psychotic Experiences in Teenagers
In a recent scientific paper, YOUTH-GEMs researchers, in collaboration with various institutions, explored the complex role of genetics and environment in contributing to psychotic experiences among teenagers.
Hanske Douwenga Contributes to ‘Clicks & Concerns: Youth and Online’ Conference
On Tuesday, February 11, Youth-GEMs researcher Hanske Douwenga participated in the ‘Clicks & Concerns: Youth and Online’ conference, organized by UNICEF.
Youth-GEMs at the European Commission’s Policy Event on Mental Health
On 18 February 2025 part of the Youth-GEMs travelled to Brussels to take part in the European Commission’s Policy Event on Mental Health!
Apply to become a Young Expert!
We are recruiting Young Experts to join our project! Learn more about how you can contribute and what’s in it for you.
DG Research & Innovation Policy Event (R&I) European Commission – 18, February in Brussels
Youth-GEMs will be featured at the upcoming DG Research and Innovation (R&I) policy event organized by the European Commission, aimed at promoting the adoption of promising practices from EU-supported projects to improve mental health and address mental disorders.
Symposium and Exhibition on the Impact of War-Related Psychotrauma – Jan 25
On January 7, 2025, an intimate symposium and exhibition will take place in Maastricht (The Netherlands), focusing on the profound impact of war-related psychotrauma on the health of multiple generations. Several scientist connected to the Youth-GEMs consortium are invited as speakers.
Our research in Croatia
Our researchers Tomislav Franic and Mia Plenkovic were present at the 16th Croatian Cochrane Symposium that was held on the 18th October at the University of Split, school of medicine.
Consortium meeting 2024
On October 29th and 30th 2024, our research group held its annual consortium meeting. Exchanging ideas and inspiration guaranteed!