Net&Me Bootstrap

10/06/2026

Yesterday marked the opening of the ALBATROS International Congress of Addictology in Paris, France, one of the leading international events dedicated to addiction research and clinical practice.

The congress was officially opened by:
• Pr Amine Benyamina (President of ALBATROS)
• Dr Nicolas Prisse (President of MILDECAgouv)
• Dr Stéphanie RIST (French Minister of Health, Families, Autonomy and Disability)
• A special address from the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron.

Today, we are delighted to see the Net&Me Bootstrap Project represented during the plenary session Internet Addictions in Real Life.

The programme includes presentations by our team members:
--> Prof. Zsolt Demetrovics on the evolution, concepts, and future challenges of behavioural addictions.
--> Prof. Naomi Fineberg on Problematic Use of the Internet (PUI) as a global health challenge, highlighting the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, and collaborative international research.

Plenary chairs:
• Prof. Ornella Corazza (Italy)
• Prof. Yasser Khazaal (Switzerland)

This congress provides an important platform for advancing scientific knowledge, strengthening international partnerships, and addressing the growing impact of behavioural addictions in our increasingly digital world.

We are proud to be part of these important discussions and look forward to the inspiring exchanges throughout the congress.

05/06/2026

Prof. Dr. Sophia Achab participated in the Thematic Dialogue on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, hosted by the Council of Europe.

The event brought together policy makers from 46 European countries, alongside delegates from the European Commission, WHO Regional Office for Europe, UNICEF, and more than 400 online participants.

During the dialogue, the Net&Me Bootstrap project was introduced, including reference to two recent policy mapping papers (see comments). The discussion highlighted the growing need for evidence-informed policy approaches to address the impact of social media on youth mental health across Europe.

02/06/2026

We are delighted to share that the BootStRaP project has been featured on BBC One's Show!

This is an important for the project, bringing an international research initiative into the public spotlight and opening up a wider conversation about young people’s digital wellbeing.

In the programme, the project is presented by its coordinator, Prof. A. Fineberg, alongside contributions from young participants sharing their lived experiences.

Watch the feature here (and follow us for more!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ8o76iRhQE

Net&Me Bootstrap European Commission Euro Youth Mental Health

29/05/2026

Great to see Net&Me Bootstrap research featured on The One Show (BBC).

We are proud to be part of a strong international consortium, working across countries and disciplines to better understand and address problematic use of the internet ( ) and to translate research into real-world solutions.

University of Hertfordshire

Stars of Moss & Freud, Sir Derek Jacobi and Ellie Bamber, McFly’s Harry Judd and classical superstar André Rieu join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.

26/05/2026

Just now, Sofia Venturini (University of Hertfordshire) presented the Net&Me Bootstrap project’s communication and dissemination strategies at the 7th Mental Health Dialogues!

This session brought together perspectives from seven Horizon Europe-funded projects to explore how academic outputs can be effectively shared with non-academic audiences to create meaningful, real-world impact.

We learned a lot from the inspiring discussions and would like to thank our sister projects for their commitment to this important work: Advance Mental Health Horizon SMILE

22/05/2026

⏳ There is not long left until the 7th Mental Health Dialogues! Register now via the link below.

This session brings together perspectives from across 7 Horizon Europe-funded projects to explore how academic outputs are with non-academic audiences to create meaningful and real-world impact.

It’s a chance to see how across sectors can strengthen mental health impact and make dissemination more .

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from these insights and join the conversation!

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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21/05/2026

Our panellist from Sister Project , Rainer Mere, is a psychologist at Health Clinic and a project manager at , specialising in well‑being and mental health. He brings extensive experience in developing and managing worksite programmes, supporting both executives and employees through evidence‑based coaching and tailored well‑being strategies.

He also serves as the tool implementation coordinator within the European project ‑Best, helping expand access to digital mental health resources across Europe. Alongside his project work, he is a guest lecturer at Tallinn University and an active member of the Union of Estonian School Psychologists, contributing to the advancement of mental health practice and education.
🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( ) European Commission

20/05/2026

Our panellist from sister project , Taylor is a Professor in the School of Psychology at University College . Her research is framed by an intergroup developmental approach to study and processes for youth in settings of protracted conflict.
Her work has implications for child , such as aggression, prosocial behaviours and social identity, as well as broader psychosocial processes, such as shared education and intergroup relations, which may fuel or constrain conflict.

Toward this end, she studies how and why violence affects behaviours and attitudes related to conflict , primarily during childhood and adolescence.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( ) European Commission