Program Schedule

15:30-16:00 | Welcome & Registration

16:00-16:10 | Opening Remarks
Introduction by UNature

16:10-16:50 | Keynote Presentation

The Role of Nature in Youth Mental Health

• HOWARD FRUMKIN, Professor Emeritus and former Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health in Seattle

Young people today face numerous challenges to their mental health and well-being—from the pressures of social media and rapid technological change, to anxiety and despair about global crises. With rates of anxiety, depression and risky behavior on the rise, exploring effective solutions is more important than ever. In his keynote presentation, internationally renowned scholar Dr. Howard Frumkin will summarize key mental health trends and challenges, and examine how nature can help slow and reverse these trends while supporting youth well-being. While not a cure-all, considerable evidence shows that nature offers far-reaching mental health benefits. This talk will review that evidence, explore successful programs and initiatives, and consider additional benefits, such as the role of nature-based solutions in climate adaptation. 

16:50-17:50 | Panel Discussion

• HOWARD FRUMKIN, Professor Emeritus and former Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health in Seattle

• SACHA BACHIM, Advisor for Addiction Prevention & Health Promotion at the Centre National de Prévention des Addictions (CNAPA)

• JOCELYN DELOYER, Social and Occupational Psychologist, European Project Coordinator

• PATRIZIA THIRY-CURZIETTI, General Director at Association pour la Santé au Travail du Secteur Financier (ASTF)

• PHILIPPE TURK, President of the Fédération des Hôpitaux Luxembourgeois (FHL)

• Moderated by JOHANNA SORRENTINO, Communication Strategist

17:50-18:00 | Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks by the Minister of Health and Social Security, MARTINE DEPREZ

18:00 | Networking Cocktail