Events

The third event dedicated to the anniversary of the decade is a meeting and discussion: "When work and leisure are online. How to develop a healthy relationship with smart screens?" will take place on February 28 at 6:00 p.m.

Today, work and leisure are closely linked to virtual space. This not only opens up new opportunities, but also causes fatigue, boredom, affects sleep, sometimes contributes to anxiety, and in the long run, makes it difficult to concentrate. How to find a balance between the tools offered by the internet and taking care of yourself?

The following individuals will participate in the meeting and invite you to join the discussion:

Event moderator Miglė Motiejūnė – psychologist, student at the Institute of Humanistic and Existential Psychotherapy, instructor at the Psychology Department of LCC International University

Dr. Vilma Jakienė – Public health specialist.

Her research and interests include problematic internet use, suicidal behavior, and mental and behavioral disorders.

Vilma works as a researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Medical Academy. She is also an expert at the NGO Digital Ethics Center and participates in other scientific projects.

Vilma is a member of the editorial board of the scientific journal Biological Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology, a member of the Lithuanian Society of Biological Psychiatry, the International Academy for Suicide Research, an associate member of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and a member of the Suicide Research Section of the World Psychiatric Association.

Dr. Julius Burkauskas is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, certified mindfulness instructor, and cognitive behavioral therapy supervisor. He works as a medical psychologist and senior researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience at LSMU Medical Academy and is a visiting senior lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.  

Julius's research interests include psychosomatic medicine, neuropsychology, and behavioral addictions.

Julius is an associate member of the ECNP and a member of the Board of Directors of the International College of Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. He is a member of the Lithuanian Psychologists' Association, the Biological Psychiatry Society, the Lithuanian Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Association, and the Lithuanian Mindfulness-Based Psychology Association.

The event is free of charge.