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Scientific Symposium on “Suicide Prevention in the Digital Age”: A Step Toward Enhancing Adolescent Mental Health in Zanjan

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On the occasion of Mental Health Week, a scientific symposium entitled “Practical Challenges and Solutions for Suicide Prevention in the Digital Age” was held at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences (ZUMS), bringing together mental health specialists, psychologists, and experts from provincial executive bodies. According to WebDA-Zanjan, this specialized symposium took place on October 10, 2026 (Mehr 18, 1405) at the Roozbeh International Convention Center. It was organized to enhance the knowledge and coping interventions of healthcare professionals dealing with emerging harms rooted in cyberspace.At the opening of the symposium, Fariba Najafi, Director of Mental Health at the Vice-Chancellery for Health, commemorated Mental Health Week, commended the efforts of specialized personnel, and highlighted the acute vulnerabilities of adolescence in today’s digital climate. Presenting an analysis of cyberspace utilization metrics, she underscored the critical need to address the psychological impacts of digital media on students and emphasized the imperative of timely, targeted interventions.Subsequently, Dr. Moghaddam, a public education expert from the Cyber Police (FATA), examined the topic of “Safe Digital Literacy.” He outlined key practical strategies for navigating digital tools securely and managing online threats effectively.The scientific panel continued with presentations by distinguished university faculty members, including Dr. Omid Saed (Director of the Social Determinants of Health Research Center - SDHRC), Dr. Mirloo, and Dr. Mohammadi. The panelists evaluated emerging psychosocial hazards among students and highlighted the necessity of adopting contemporary counseling methodologies and evidence-based interventions to prevent high-risk behaviors. This symposium was aimed at empowering healthcare professionals, school psychologists from the Department of Education, the State Welfare Organization, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant bodies. Through inter-institutional synergy and specialized capacity-building, it represents a substantial collaborative effort toward mitigating social vulnerabilities and fostering adolescent mental well-being in the digital era.

 
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