Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Department of Psychology & the Cognitive Sciences and Brain Research Center, at The British University in Egypt

“The Mental Health Challenges Posed by Information Openness”
" تحديات الصحة النفسية في ظل الانفتاح المعلوماتي "

Saturday- Monday, February 15th-17th, 2025
Due date for submitting abstracts: December 25th, 2024
Faculty of Arts and Humanities – The British University in Egypt
Contact Us: Psych23-MHCs@bue.edu.eg 

In an age where individuals are bombarded with a ceaseless stream of both valid and invalid information from various sources, the consequences on our psychological well-being are becoming increasingly apparent. The sheer volume of data, coupled with the challenge of discerning its accuracy and relevance, poses a significant threat to our mental health and cognitive processes.
Throughout this conference, we will explore the intricate ways in which information overload affects human cognition, emotions, and behaviors. From the cognitive fatigue induced by sifting through vast amounts of data to the anxiety and stress that arise from the constant barrage of information, we will examine how this overload impacts our mental states and overall well-being.

Join us as we unravel the complexities of living in an information-saturated world and seek to understand how individuals can navigate this landscape while safeguarding their mental health. Through insightful discussions, research presentations, and shared experiences, let us shed light on the challenges of information overload and explore strategies for fostering a healthy relationship with information in the digital age. Welcome to a conference dedicated to unraveling the impact of information overload on our minds and psychological well-being.

Under the Patronage of 

Prof. Mohamed Loutfi
President of the British University in Egypt

Prof. Yehia Bahei EL-Din
Vice President of the Research and Postgraduate Studies 

Prof. Shadia Fahim
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Honorary Chair

Prof. Sameh Ahmed Saada

Vice Dean of Enterprise & Community Service - Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Assoc.Prof. Rania Khalil
Acting Vice Dean of the Research and Postgraduate Studies - Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Conference Chairs

Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Abd-Elaziz                  Assoc. Prof. Ansam EL Shaikh

Head of the Department of Psychology   Director of the Cognitive Sciences and Brain Research Center

Assoc.Prof. Emad Mahgoub
Associate professor of clinical psychology

Keynote Speakers

Prof.  Naser Loza

Professor of Psychiatry –Director of The Behman Psychiatric Hospital

Prof. Loza is a licensed, British-trained psychiatrist with over thirty-five years of experience. He is the director of The Behman Psychiatric Hospital in Helwan, Egypt, and of the Maddi Psychology Centre, Egypt, and practices at several Behman Psychological Consultations clinic locations in Cairo and the International Clinic in London.

Prof. Loza is a member of American and Egyptian Psychiatric Associations and chair of the Arab Board of Psychiatry. He is a member of the editorial board of The Arab Journal of Psychiatry and The British Journal of Psychiatry (International). Additionally, he is Chairman of the Middle East Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Important Dates: 

Conference Date                                    Saturday - Monday 15-17th, February 2025
Regular Registration                              November 25th, 2024 – December 25th -2024
Abstracts Submission deadline            December 25th, 2024.
Notification to Authors                           December 31st, 2024
Final Papers Submission deadline        February 5th, 2025

Conference Participation Fees:

Attendance Fees

Attendance                                      Free

Attendance certificate                     LE 300

Participation Fees including participation certificate

Egyptian participants                     LE 1000

International participants              $ 250

Students Fees – Poster Presentations

Egyptian students                          LE 300

International students                    $ 150

Conference Themes:

Topics may include, but are not limited to the psychological consequences of, and what can be done to address:

• Video Gaming Positive /Negative Impacts on Mental Health
• Artificial Intelligence and cognition
• Social Media Positive /Negative Impacts on Mental Health
• Managing Information Anxiety
• Technostress and Burnout
• Psychological Well-being in an Information-Driven Society
• The Role of Technology in Mental Health Support
• Misinformation and Its Psychological Effects
• Cognitive Overload in the Digital Age
• Personalization Effects Mental Health and Perception of Reality
• Overconsumption of Information Effects Emotional Regulation
• Children and Adolescents in the Age of Information Overload (AddressingVulnerabilities and Building Resilience)
• The Role of Media Literacy in Preventing Cognitive Distortions/Dysfunction
• Development of Critical Thinking Skills in an Information-Rich World

Languages of the Conference:

English and Arabic are the official languages of the conference.
For registration: Please visit the Conference’s website: https://pbssd2023.conferences.ekb.eg/ For further inquiry please contact: Psych23-MHCs@bue.edu.eg; ansam.alshaikh@bue.edu.eg

Payments of Participation fees:

The Conference accepts bank transfers. All bank charges and commissions are paid by the participants.
More details will be shared with the acceptance letters.

Conference Awards:

The Best Poster Awards (For Students).
The best 3 poster presentations will be selected for the award. The first-place award is LE 3000, the second place LE 2000, and the third place LE 1000.
The winners will be announced during the awarding ceremony which will be held on the last day of the conference along with the conference concluding session.

Organizing Committee:

Prof. Sameh Saada ( Sameh.Saada@bue.edu.eg ) 

Assoc.Prof. Ansam Elshaikh (ansam.alshaikh@bue.edu.eg )

Assoc.Prof. Emad Mahgoub (Emad.Mahgoub@bue.edu.eg)

Assoc.Prof.Ahmed Abbdelaziz (Ahmed.Abdelaziz@bue.edu.eg )

Dr. Safaa Eraky ( safaa.eraky@bue.edu.eg)
Dr. Julia Koval. (Julia.koval@bue.edu.eg )
Dr. Riham Attia (reham.attia@bue.edu.eg )
Dr. Mona Zein. (Mona.zain@bue.edu.eg )

Scientific Committee:

Prof. Naser Loza

Prof. Mohamed Nageeb El-Sabwa

Prof. Moataz Sayed Abdoullah

Prof. Hussein Abdoul Moneam

Prof. Fadia Olwan

Prof.Gad El-BehearyProf. Safaa Afifi
Prof. Adel Elbana
Prof. Abdel Naser Omer
Prof. Mohamed Khatab
Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Abd-Elaziz
Assoc. Prof. Ansam El Shaikh
Dr. Riham Attia
Dr. Safaa Eraky
Dr. Mona Zein
Dr. Julia Koval
Dr. Reem Hashim
Dr. Sahar Dawood

Participation by interdisciplinary and young scholars and professionals is highly welcome. Submissions in Arabic for delivery in Arabic are highly appreciated as well. Titles and abstracts should be submitted to Psych23-MHCs@bue.edu.eg no later than December 25th, 2025. Please state clearly which topic your title and abstract are directly responding to in the title of your email. We look forward to welcoming you in February 2025 for what will be an exciting and collaborative conference.