2026

The relationship between sleep quality and behavioural addictions

28 de September de 2026/Speaker: Sara María Vicente Gabriel/10/09/2026

Sleep quality is an important determinant of health and can be affected by the problematic use of new technologies and other behavioural addictions. This presentation will outline a study conducted amongst young adults that analyses the relationship between sleep quality and behaviours such as mobile phone dependence, compulsive internet use, video gaming and gambling. The methodology employed, the main findings and the conclusions of the study will be presented, highlighting the importance of prevention and the promotion of healthy habits to improve rest and wellbeing amongst young people.

MoCA in Spain: evidence regarding its measurement properties

17 de July de 2026/Speaker: David Arjol Echeverría /02/07/2026

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is one of the most widely used cognitive screening tools for detecting cognitive impairment. However, the accumulated evidence shows considerable variability in its measurement properties across different populations, languages and cultural contexts, making it necessary to evaluate it specifically in each setting.

Advances in the use of machine learning to predict suicidal behaviour: methods, challenges and opportunities

9 de June de 2026/Speaker: Itxaso Alayo Bueno/05/06/2026

Objective: To develop and validate machine learning-based predictive models to identify individuals at high risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviours, prioritising interpretability and generalisation.

SerenApp: co-creation of a digital psychological intervention for women with breast cancer. Preliminary results

9 de June de 2026/Speaker: Esperanza Varela Moreno/07/05/2026

Women with breast cancer experience a high prevalence of symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression throughout their cancer journey and during the survival phase, many of whom do not receive specialist psychological care.

Practising epidemiology through the Spanish Society of Epidemiology

9 de June de 2026/Speaker: Joao Forjaz & Isabel Aguilar/09/04/2026

The Spanish Society of Epidemiology (SEE) aims to cultivate and promote the study and deeper understanding of epidemiology, to provide the appropriate resources for its development, to uphold the dignity of the profession in all its aspects, and to encourage the dissemination of its content and methodology.

Asociación de las adicciones del comportamiento con la composición corporal, la calidad y cantidad del sueño, actividad física, la rigidez y envejecimiento vascular

9 de June de 2026/Speaker: Sara María Vicente Gabriel

Presentación de la relación de las adicciones del comportamiento con el envejecimiento vascular y el sueño. Resultados hasta ahora.