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BEJA: NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST'S DAY MARKED WITH MEETING ON NEW CHALLENGES IN PSYCHOLOGY

O Atual - Informação de Verdade4 September 2026 at 00:02

The Order of Portuguese Psychologists, through its Southern Regional Delegation, promoted today a meeting in Beja to celebrate the National Day of the Psychologist. The main theme of the event was "Social Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: the New Challenges of Psychology".

The meeting brought together professionals from various areas, including education, health and the social sector. The focus of the discussion centered on contemporary challenges facing Psychology, with particular emphasis on the impact of social networks and artificial intelligence on mental health.

The choice of Beja to host this celebration reflects the Order of Portuguese Psychologists' effort to mark the date in different regions of the country, bringing reflection on new issues in the profession to professionals from various areas of Portugal.

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