APS

2026 APS Annual Convention

Stress and Mental Health Problems In Youth: A Developmental Mixed Methods Approach

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Barcelona, Spain

Oral · Mind Under Pressure: Stress, Trauma & Resilience

This symposium explores the complex interplay between stress and youth mental health, focusing on the key developmental period of university life. Four studies examine recognition and help seeking, subjective stress experiences, stress sensitivity’s link to suicidal ideation, and stress inoculation for resilience. Findings aim to inform interventions for vulnerable populations.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Bertus JeronimusChair
    University of Groningen
  • Annelieke RoestDiscussant
    University of Groningen

Presentations

  1. Narratives and Numbers: Understanding Polish Student Mental HealthAlicja Bukowska
  2. Stress and Student Mental Health - a Wmh-Ics Qualitative StudyOliver Eksteins
  3. EMA Research on Stress Sensitivity and Suicidal IdeationAna Portillo
  4. A Systematic Review of Stress Inoculation and Mental Health Outcomes across the LifespanMaria Esanu