Scientific Conference on “Applying Modern Psychology in Intervention and Prevention of Community Mental Health Issues”
Overview of the Conference.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Cong Hao, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, delivers remarks at the Conference.
The Conference was chaired and moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Cong Hao, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Dr. Bui Thi Hong Minh, Director of the Psychology Program, with M.A. Le Thanh Mai serving as secretary. Throughout the sessions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Cong Hao connected the presented topics, guided discussions between speakers and delegates, and helped further clarify professional issues as well as directions for research and the practical application of psychology.
Leaders and lecturers of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the speakers pose for a commemorative photo at the Conference.
The Conference was attended by and featured presentations from scientists, lecturers, and experts from various educational institutions and professional organizations, including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Manh Ha, Faculty of Educational Science and Technology (FED), Hanoi University of Science and Technology; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Huong, University of Labour and Social Affairs; Dr. Pham Thanh Binh, Vietnam Women’s Academy; M.A. Hoang Van Quyet, Director of Ngay Moi Center for Psychological and Educational Applications; M.A. Vu Thanh Nga, Hanoi Metropolitan University; and Dr. Le Minh, Hanoi Metropolitan University.
Following the opening and introductory report, the Conference featured six presentations focusing on school psychology, learning experiences, remote psychological intervention, inclusive education, post-graduation stress, and child protection. The presentations were delivered by scientists, lecturers, and experts from various educational institutions and professional organizations.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Manh Ha, Faculty of Educational Science and Technology (FED), Hanoi University of Science and Technology, presents the first paper.
Opening the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Manh Ha, Faculty of Educational Science and Technology (FED), Hanoi University of Science and Technology, presented the paper “Teacher–Student Relationships and Emotional Intelligence as Protective Factors Against the Risk of Game and Internet Addiction among General Education Students.” The study was conducted with 3,896 students from Grades 6 to 12 at nine schools in Nghe An Province, focusing on the relationship between emotional intelligence, relationships with parents, peers, and teachers, and the risk of game and internet addiction. The findings indicate that the quality of teacher–student relationships is a noteworthy factor in predicting risk, thereby highlighting the potential role of positive teacher–student connections in preventive activities within schools.
PhD Candidate and M.A. Hoang Van Quyet, Ngay Moi Center for Psychological and Educational Applications, presents the paper “Parents’ Emotions toward Inclusive Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”
In addition to school psychology, inclusive education for children with autism spectrum disorder was another topic that received considerable attention at the Conference. PhD Candidate and M.A. Hoang Van Quyet, Ngay Moi Center for Psychological and Educational Applications, presented the paper “Parents’ Emotions toward Inclusive Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” The study was conducted with 611 parents in Ha Tinh Province to describe parents’ emotions toward inclusive education and compare differences between parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and parents of typically developing children. The findings show differences in emotional responses between the two groups, providing initial evidence for developing appropriate support activities tailored to different groups of parents during the inclusive education of children with autism spectrum disorder.
In addition to the two topics above, the Conference also introduced studies on student satisfaction with the quality of education and learning experiences at higher education institutions; perceptions and barriers affecting urbanized women’s intention to accept remote psychological intervention; the current state of stress among teacher education students after graduation in Hanoi; and child abuse from a community psychology perspective. The presentations demonstrated the diversity of approaches to psychological research and application, ranging from school psychology, mental health, and higher education to child protection and the application of technology in psychological support.
Students ask questions and engage directly with experts and speakers at the Conference.
Through the presentations, exchange sessions, and discussions, the Conference contributed to further clarifying the role of modern psychology in identifying, preventing, and intervening in psychological issues in social life. The topics presented reflected the diversity of psychological research and applications, covering school environments, higher education, mental health, inclusive education, child protection, and community support. The Conference thereby contributed to strengthening the connection between scientific research and practice, while expanding opportunities for professional exchange, experience sharing, and the development of appropriate approaches to psychological issues in the current context.
Some photos from the Conference:
Lecturers of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities pose for commemorative photos with students from different cohorts of the Psychology program.
