Bronagh Starrs

Dr. Aoife Durcan

Lorraine Madden

Padraig Danaher

National Adolescent & Beyond Conference 2026

Gina Dermody

Supporting young minds together: expert talks, practical strategies and connection for parents, caregivers and professionals.

University of Galway

<h3>Supporting Adolescents and Families to Thrive</h3> Join us for The National Adolessence &amp; Beyond, a one-day conference designed for professionals, parents and caregivers who want to better understand and support the mental health, emotional wellbeing and development of adolescents and families.Taking place at the ILAS Centre in University of Galway, this engaging and practical event brings together leading clinicians, educators and mental health specialists to share real-world knowledge, evidence-based approaches and compassionate insights you can apply immediately at home, in schools or in professional settings.Whether you are a therapist, teacher, healthcare professional, youth worker or parent, this conference offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect and connect with others who share a commitment to helping young people flourish.<h3>What to expect</h3>• Expert-led talks grounded in clinical practice and current research • Practical strategies and tools you can use in everyday settings • 6.5 CPD points for professionals • Opportunities to network and connect with like-minded parents and practitioners • Lunch includedWe are also pleased to feature the Empathy Studio, an innovative, human-centred design space that explores empathy, lived experience and behavioural insight to shape more responsive and compassionate systems of care. This unique addition brings an interactive and reflective element to the day, highlighting the importance of truly understanding young people’s experiences.<h3>Guest Speakers</h3>We are delighted to welcome an outstanding panel of speakers: Bronagh Starrs Dr. Aoife Durcan Lorraine Madden Padraig Danaher Each speaker brings extensive experience across clinical, educational and family contexts, offering thoughtful, practical and inspiring perspectives on supporting young people today.<h3>Event Details</h3>Date: 19th May 2026 Time: 9.30am – 5.00pm Venue: ILAS Centre, University of Galway<h3>Tickets</h3>Early Bird: €99 + booking fee (until 31st March 2026) Standard: €120 + booking fee Price includes lunchGroup bookings and exhibition/stand opportunities are available. For enquiries: <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">conference@adolessence.ie</a>Come along for a day of learning, connection and shared purpose, and leave feeling informed, supported and inspired.

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